Exam 1: Introduction to Medical Terminology

The prefix anti- means

The prefix is ________ of a word.

Bx means

The prefix in epidemic means

The foundation of a word is the:

An abbreviation is a process of shortening a word or phrase into appropriate letters.Explain the importance of using correct abbreviations in communication in writing and documenting data.

The combining forms in the term otorhinolaryngology mean:

The study of the cause of disease is called:

In the term necrosis,the root necr means

The suffix -centesis means

The combining form eti/o means

________ is the use of chemical agents to treat disease.

Adduct means to lead away from the middle.

The meaning of the abbreviation Dx is ________.

The definition of pallor is:

The suffix for suture is ________.

________ is the branch of medicine concerned with diseases of the stomach and intestines.

The prefix in heterogeneous means

________ means a tumor of the stomach.

The muscular tissue of the uterus is called ________.