Sensory System
In the term aural, the root aur refers to ?
Ear
In the term hemiparesis, the prefix hemi- refers to ?
Half
In the term dystonia, the prefix dys- refers to ?
Abnormal
In the term epidermal, the prefix epi- refers to ?
Upon or over
In the term arthritis, the root arthr refers to ?
Joint
In the term ophthalmology, the root ophthalm/o refers to ?
Eye
In the term paresis, the suffix -paresis refers to ?
Weakness
In the term myalgia, the suffix -algia refers to ?
Pain
In the term sebaceous, the root seb/o refers to ?
Sebum or oil
In the term metacarpal, the prefix meta- refers to ?
After or beyond
What is the meaning of labyrinthitis ?
Inflammation of the inner ear
What is the medical meaning of paraplegia ?
Complete paralysis of both lower extremities
What is the medical meaning of hyperkinesia ?
Abnormally increased muscle activity
What is the medical meaning of ecchymosis ?
A bruise caused by leaking of blood into tissues
What is the medical meaning of chondromalacia ?
Pathological softening of the articular cartilage
In the term vestibulocochlear, what do the roots vestibul/o and cochle/o refer to ?
vestibul/o = balance; cochle/o = hearing
In the term radiculopathy, what do the root radicul/o and the suffix -pathy each mean ?
radicul/o = nerve root; -pathy = disease
In the term tenosynovitis, what do the roots ten/o and synov/o, and the suffix -itis each mean ?
ten/o = tendon; synov/o = synovial membrane; -itis = inflammation
In the term anhidrosis, what do the prefix an-, the root hidr/o, and the suffix -osis each mean ?
an- = without; hidr/o = sweat; -osis = condition
In the term arthrocentesis, what do the root arthr and the suffix -centesis each mean ?
arthr = joint; -centesis = surgical puncture to remove fluid
Which term means “measurement of intraocular pressure” ?
Tonometry
Which term means “loss of sensation” ?
Anesthesia
Which term means “surgical suturing of a muscle” ?
Myorrhaphy
Which term means “a fungal infection of the nail” ?
Onychomycosis
Which term means “abnormal lateral curvature of the vertebral column” ?
Scoliosis