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Medical Term Exam 4 Practice
CLT2049 FSU
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Undergraduate 4
11/15/2012

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Term
Lingu/o
Definition
tongue
Term
Pancreas in Greek
Definition
all flesh
Term
The word sphincter in cardia sphincter means?
Definition
holding tightly
Term
Catabolic Process of metabolism builds up complex substances from simple substances
Definition
false
Term
Anabolic and catabolic process of metabolism builds up complex substances from _________ _______
Definition
substances
Term
Difficulty Swallowing?
Definition
dysphagia
Term
Erosion in the lining of the stomach is gastric _____
Definition
ulcer
Term
Inflammation of stomach and intestine
Definition
gastroenteritis
Term
Tube that inserted through the nose and drops to the stomach
Definition
nasogastric tube
Term
Inflammation of the tongue
Definition
glossitis
Term
Three segments of the small intestine?
Definition
Duodenum

jejunnum

ileum
Term
Organs of the GI tracts
Definition
mouth
pharynx
esophagus
stomach
small intestine
large intestine
Term
Anorexia Nervosa
Definition
emotional eating disorder where patient avoids food due to compulsion to become thin in appearance
Term
Bulimia
Definition
eating disorder with gorging (induced vomiting) or laxative abuse
Term
Chronic, progressive liver disease resulting from hepatic cell failure
Definition
cirrhosis
Term
Muscle of anal sphincter is ___________
Definition
voluntary
Term
Cartilage formation which divides the trachea from esophagus during swallowing
Definition
epiglottis
Term
Medication used to decrease peristalsis in GI tract to stop diarrhea
Definition
antispasmodic
Term
Proctoptosis
Definition
prolapse of the rectum
Term
Choledocholithotomy
Definition
cutting into the common bile duct to remove a stone
Term
Abnormal condition of multiple small growths
Definition
polyposis
Term
Abbreviation for GERD
Definition
gastroesophageal reflux disease
Term
Irritable bowel syndrome
Definition
chronic disease characterized by periodic disturbances of diarrhea and constipation without clear physical damage
Term
Absorption
Definition
passage of chemicals and substances from bolus in the small intestines
Term
Metabolism
Definition
act of changing the state of the bolus
Term
Ingestion
Definition
act of taking food into the gastrointestinal tract
Term
Deglutition
Definition
act of swallowing
Term
Inflammation of the pancreas
Definition
pancreatitis
Term
is a congenital defect in which the urinary meatus has shifted ventrally.
Definition
hypospadias
Term
specific gravity
Definition
SG
Term
hemodialysis
Definition
HD
Term
specific gravity
Definition
SG
Term
Addition to void, medical term for urination, highlighted in the video etymological notes, is
Definition
micturition
Term
extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy
Definition
ESWL
Term
extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy
Definition
ESWL
Term
Urinary retention
Definition
is the inability to fully empty the bladder, often indicates a blockage in the urethra
Term
In addition to nephrology, __________ is the branch of medicine involved in diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders of the urinary system.
Definition
urology
Term
inflammation of the renal pelvis
Definition
Pyelonephritis
Term
BUN
Definition
blood urea nitrogen
Term
IVP
Definition
intravenous pyelogram
Term
Enuresis
Definition
bed wetting
Term
In addition to azotemia, __________ is an excess of urea and other nitrogenous wastes in the blood.
Definition
uremia
Term
RP
Definition
retrograde pyelogram
Term
Narrowing of a passageway
Definition
stricture
Term
__________ is another term for urination, addition to micturition.
Definition
void
Term
Cath
Definition
catheter
Term
The combing form albumin/o means
Definition
protein
Term
Surgical fixation of the urethra to correct stress incontinence is
Definition
urethropexy
Term
The medical term for excessive discharge of urine is:
Definition
diuresis
Term
The medical term azot means
Definition
"lack of life"
Term
Urology is one medical term which describes the science and treatment of the urinary system, the other term is __________.
Definition
nephrology
Term
The Victorian word for release of urine is
Definition
urinate
Term
A measurement of the density of substances in a liquid compared to water is:
Definition
specific gravity
Term
The medical term for an instrument used to view the bladder is ________.
Definition
cystoscope
Term
The structure(s) that join(s) the kidneys to the urinary bladder is/are the:
Definition
ureters
Term
Presence of one or more stones in the kidney is:
Definition
Nephrolithiasis
Term
Urinary catheterization is the insertion of a flexible tube into the bladder to drain ________
Definition
urine
Term
The medical term for blood in the urine is:
Definition
hematoria
Term
The patient is given a medication that is designed to produce excessive urine discharge to decrease blood pressure. This condition of excessive urine discharge is known as ________.
Definition
diuresis
Term
An abnormal narrowing is a ________ or stenosis.
Definition
stricture
Term
The medical term for excess urea and other nitrogenous wastes in the bloodstream is ________ or azotemia.
Definition
uremia
Term
The medical term for the central dispatching point in the kidney which means "eye of the bean" in Latin is ______.
Definition
hilum
Term
One medical term for excessive discharge of urine is ________, or diuresis.
Definition
polyuria
Term
The correct spelling of the Greek word root for kidney is
Definition
nephr
Term
A patient has an infection in her bladder and urethra. The correct abbreviation for this condition is:
Definition
UTI
Term
An infection of the kidney is commonly known as
Definition
pyelonephritis
Term
The medical term for inflammation of the bladder is:
Definition
cystitis
Term
The abbreviation IVP stands for _______________. (2 words)
Definition
intravenous pyelogram
Term
An X-ray technique imaging the urinary bladder and ureters is:
Definition
cystoureterography
Term
A patient suffers from an involuntary release of urine. In addition to incontinence, another correct medical term for this condition is ________.
Definition
enuresis
Term
An ultrasound procedure in which a kidney is imaged with the use of sound waves is:
Definition
nephrosonography
Term
The medical term azot means
Definition
"lack of life"
Term
____________ is the Victorian term for urinating. See the chapter videos.
Definition
micturate
Term
A transurethral resection
Definition
surgical procedure that is used both to diagnose bladder cancer and to remove cancerous tissue
Term
What organ lies on top of the testes within the scrotum?
Definition
epididymis
Term
The inability to maintain an erection is:
Definition
erectile dysfunction
Term
A __________ -___________ __________ is a blood test for the presence of prostate cancer.
Definition
prostate-specific antigen
Term
A ___________ reverses a vasectomy.
Definition
vasavasostomy
Term
A combining form meaning "glans penis" is [__________].
Definition
balan/o
Term
The glans penis is protected by a covering called the:
Definition
prepuce
Term
A suffix meaning "condition of sperm" is [__________].
Definition
-spermia
Term
What gland located just below the urinary bladder in the male can cause difficulty in urination?
Definition
prostate gland
Term
The development of sperm is done within the:
Definition
seminiferous tubules
Term
An undescended testicle is called:
Definition
Cryptorchidism
Term
An alternative combining form for sperm/o is [__________].
Definition
spermat/o
Term
A surgical sterilization procedure in males.
Definition
Vasectomy
Term
The area around the nipple of the breast is called the:
Definition
areola
Term
Fraternal twins develop from _________ fertilized ovums
Definition
two
Term
Another term for fallopian tubes is
Definition
oviducts
Term
A combining form meaning ovary other than ovar/o is [__________].
Definition
oophor/o
Term
The period of fetal development from conception to birth is called:
Definition
gestation
Term
condition in which the placenta forms in the lower portion of the uterus and blocks the birth canal is:
Definition
Placenta previa
Term
A spontaneous abortion is commonly called
Definition
miscarriage
Term
The inner layer of the uterine wall which reacts to hormonal changes every month is called the:
Definition
endometrium
Term
Exposing tissues to extreme cold in order to destroy tissues is called:
Definition
Cryosurgery
Term
In addition to gyn/o, a combining form meaning "woman or female" is [__________].
Definition
gynec/o
Term
A test for the early detection of cancer of the cervix is:
Definition
pap smear
Term
A combining form meaning "breast" other than mast/o is [__________].
Definition
mamm/o
Term
A suffix meaning "fallopian tube" is [__________].
Definition
-salpinx
Term
The vulva includes
Definition
urethral meatus
labia minora and majora
clitoris
Term
An absence of menstruation is called:
Definition
amenorrhea
Term
A combining form meaning "vagina" other than vagin/o is [__________].
Definition
colp/o
Term
A combining form meaning "abdomen" is [__________].
Definition
lapar/o

abdomin/o
Term
The first menstrual period is called
Definition
menarche
Term
The area of the uterus that opens into the vagina is called the
Definition
cervix
Term
A term meaning first pregnancy is:
Definition
Primigravida
Term
Which condition is also called hemolytic disease of the newborn?
Definition
Erythroblastosis fetalis
Term
A ________ is an instrument used to view the vagina.
Definition
speculum
Term
Endometriosis is the appearance of ________ _________ throughout the pelvis.
Definition
endometrial tissue
Term
The last stage of labor is the:
Definition
Placental
Term
Implantation of the fertilized egg occurring in any location other than the uterus is called a(n):
Definition
Ectopic pregnancy
Term
_______ thinks that the female reproductive organs are male undescended reproductive organs.
Definition
Galen
Term
The correct meaning of the root in the term mammogram is:
Definition
breast
Term
The combining form cyes/o derives from Greek and means
Definition
to grow in
Term
In the medical term menstruation, the word root stru- derives from Latin and it means
Definition
flowing
Term
surgical removal of the uterus
Definition
hysterectomy
Term
___________ is a procedure in which the vas deferens is severed to block the flow of semen.
Definition
vasectomy
Term
distosha

dystoesha

distowcia

dystocia
Definition
dystocia
Term
Benign tumors in the muscular wall of the uterus are called:
Definition
fibroid tumor
Term
This is a condition of pregnancy characterized by high blood pressure, edema, and protein in the urine.
Definition
preeclampsia
Term
A complication of pregnancy with premature separation of the placenta from the uterine wall, resulting in either premature birth or fetal death, is:
Definition
abruptio placentae
Term
The word root orchid means
Definition
"testis"
Term
A specialist in women's health is called a ________.
Definition
gynecologist
Term
A patient just had a surgical procedure done where prostate tissue was removed using a retroscope inserted in the urethra. The correct abbreviation for this procedure is:
Definition
TURP
Term
gonorrhea

gonoreah

goneorea

gonohrreah
Definition
gonorrhea
Term
In Latin, the word vagina means
Definition
sheath
Term
This is the medical term for the procedure where the fallopian tubes are severed and closed as a form of permanent female birth control.
Definition
tubal ligation
Term
A pregnancy in which the fertilized egg is attached to the wall of the Fallopian Tubes is called ______. (1word)
Definition
ectopic
Term
The most common bacterial sexually transmitted disease in North America, with symptoms of urethral and vaginal discharge, is:
Definition
chlamydia
Term
surgical puncture of the amnion
Definition
amniocentesis
Term
D&C is the abbreviation for ________. (3 words)
Definition
dilation and curettage
Term
painful menstrual flow
Definition
dysmenorrhea
Term
A specialist in prenatal development, pregnancy, and childbirth is an ________.
Definition
obstetrician
Term
Oldest Medical Profession
Definition
midwife
Term
NRDS
Definition
neonatal respiratory distress syndrome
Term
inflammation of the prostate
Definition
prostatitis
Term
The medical term for an abnormally persistent, prolonged, and painful erection of the penis is:
Definition
priapism
Term
discharge of milk
Definition
lactorrhea
Term
Inflammation of the vagina is called vaginitis or ________.
Definition
colpitis
Term
The medical term that means absence of menstrual discharge is ________.
Definition
amenorrhea
Term
The medical word for "a pregnant woman" derives from Latin and it means
Definition
heavy
Term
A patient was diagnosed with breast cancer and needed to have a breast removed. The medical term for surgical removal of the breast is ________.
Definition
mastectomy
Term
The correct meaning of the root in the term mammogram is:
Definition
breast
Term
The absence of living sperm in semen, which is a sign of infertility, is known as:
Definition
azoospermia
Term
The virus that causes AIDS is abbreviated ________.
Definition
HIV
Term
Because the male urethra is responsible for transporting both urine and semen, diseases of the male reproductive system are usually treated within the field of urology by a _________
Definition
urologist
Term
In the medical term menstruation, the word root stru- derives from Latin and it means
Definition
flowing
Term
Endoscopic examination of the vagina and cervix using a modified endoscope is:
Definition
colposcopy
Term
The word root in the word Amazon derives from greek and it means
Definition
breast
Term
A sexually transmitted disease caused by a protozoan that causes inflammation of the urethra and prostate, and pelvic pain, is ________.
Definition
trichomonisasis
Term
Severe nausea and vomiting during pregnancy that can cause severe dehydration is ________. (2 words)
Definition
Hyperemesis Gravidarum)
Term
The sensation of being pregnant when a true pregnancy does not exist is known as a false pregnancy, or ___________
Definition
pseudocyesis
Term
The medical abbreviation for a blood test used to check for possible prostate cancer is:
Definition
PSA
Term
This disease is characterized by the growth of endometrial tissue in abnormal locations such as the pelvic cavity, fallopian tubes, or ovaries.
Definition
endometriosis
Term
Oogenesis or ovogenesis is the medical term describing the production of eggs, the medical term describing the production of semen is ________. (1 word)
Definition
spermatogenesis
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