Exam 1: Introduction to Medical Terminology

Match each definition with the correct term. -lesion

Match each definition with the correct word part. --ectomy

Match each definition with the correct term. -diarrhea

Match each definition with the correct term. -fistula

Match each definition with the correct term. -endarterial

Match each definition with the correct term. -edema

The term ____________________ describes a disease named for the person who first discovered it.

The ____________________ are the bones of the fingers and toes.

The study of disorders of the newborn is known as ____________________.

The term ____________________ describes an examination technique using the examiner's hands.

A/An ____________________ is a mature red blood cell.

The study of the ears,nose,and throat is known as _________________________.

Match each definition with the correct word part. --plasty

Match each definition with the correct term. -sign

Match each definition with the correct word part. --algia

The blue discoloration of the skin caused by a lack of adequate oxygen in the blood is known as ____________________.

Match each definition with the correct word part. -hyper-

The medical term ____________________ describes any pathologic change or disease in the spinal cord.

The term ____________________ means within the muscle.

A/An ____________________ is the invasion of the body by a disease-producing organism.