MedicalTerminologyA Word-Building Approach

Chapter 1Fundamental Word Structure

Jane Rice, RN, CMA-C

Classroom Response System

Process of being stuck together is known as:A. abateB. abscessC. adhesionD. afferent

Process of being stuck together is known as:A. abateB. abscessC. adhesionD. afferent

A word element from which other words are formed is called:A. combining vowelB. prefixC. suffixD. word root

A word element from which other words are formed is called:A. combining vowelB. prefixC. suffixD. word root

Excision means the process of cutting out. The prefix ex- means:A. outB. to cutC. processD. in

Excision means the process of cutting out. The prefix ex- means:A. outB. to cutC. processD. in

The spreading process of cancer from one area of the body to another area is known as:

A. abnormalB. efferentC. malignantD. neopathy

The spreading process of cancer from one area of the body to another area is known as:

A. abnormalB. efferentC. malignantD. neopathy

Which branch of medicine is concerned with diseases of the kidney?

A. Family PracticeB. Internal MedicineC. NephrologyD. Neurology

Which branch of medicine is concerned with diseases of the kidney?A. Family PracticeB. Internal MedicineC. NephrologyD. Neurology

Abate means to increase.A. TrueB. False

Abate means to increase.A. TrueB. False

The term for new disease is neopathy.A. TrueB. False

The term for new disease is neopathy.A. TrueB. False

A lack of color is called palmar.A. TrueB. False

A lack of color is called palmar.A. TrueB. False

The abbreviation for diagnosis is Dx.A. TrueB. False

The abbreviation for diagnosis is Dx.A. TrueB. False

An endocrinologist specializes in treating diseases of an allergic nature.A. TrueB. False

An endocrinologist specializes in treating diseases of an allergic nature.A. TrueB. False

The term prefix means to fix before or to fix to the end of a word.A. TrueB. False

The term prefix means to fix before or to fix to the end of a word.A. TrueB. False

Cachexia refers to a localized collection of pus.A. TrueB. False

Cachexia refers to a localized collection of pus.A. TrueB. False

Widespread occurrence of an infectious disease is called an epidemic.A. TrueB. False

Widespread occurrence of an infectious disease is called an epidemic.A. TrueB. False

The branch of medicine concerned with diseases of the lungs is pulmonary medicine.A. TrueB. False

The branch of medicine concerned with diseases of the lungs is pulmonary medicine.A. TrueB. False

A trauma surgeon would be responsible for medical repair of traumatic injuries.A. TrueB. False

A trauma surgeon would be responsible for medical repair of traumatic injuries.A. TrueB. False

Chapter 1 ScenarioYou are currently working in a doctor’s office. Most of the people your doctor sees are overweight and are seeking help from your doctor.

What type of physician do you work for?A. anesthesiologistB. bariatricianC. family practitionerD. gastroenterologist

What type of physician do you work for?A. anesthesiologistB. bariatricianC. family practitionerD. gastroenterologist

What is not a primary concern of bariatrics?A. controlling obesityB. preventing obesityC. stopping obesityD. treatment of obesity

What is not a primary concern of bariatrics?A. controlling obesityB. preventing obesityC. stopping obesityD. treatment of obesity

The word root bar meansA. a barB. bar shapedC. treatmentD. weight/pressure

The word root bar meansA. a barB. bar shapedC. treatmentD. weight/pressure

In the word bariatrician, -ician is which word part?A. combining formB. prefixC. suffixD. word root

In the word bariatrician, -ician is which word part?A. combining formB. prefixC. suffixD. word root

In the word bariatrics, the word root iatr means:A. physicianB. one whoC. weight/pressureD. treatment

In the word bariatrics, the word root iatr means:A. physicianB. one whoC. weight/pressureD. treatment