Exam 1: Introduction to Medical Terminology

​Match each definition with the correct word part. -dys-

The term ____________________ describes any abnormal condition or disease caused by a fungus.

The term ____________________ means pertaining to a virus.

A/An ____________________ is the surgical creation of an artificial excretory opening between the colon and the body surface.

The abnormal hardening of the walls of an artery or arteries is known as ____________________.​

Which term describes the time and events surrounding birth?

The term ____________________ describes discomfort due to the regurgitation of stomach acid upward into the esophagus.

The term ____________________ describes a pounding or racing heart.

​Match each definition with the correct word part. --itis

The part of the term which contains the basic meaning of the term is the _____.

The word part _____ refers to the renal pelvis, which is part of the kidney.

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

This word part means right side.

This term means a surgical incision for the removal of a stone.

_____ means an organ or body part that is not working properly.

​Match each definition with the correct word part. --otomy

The term ____________________ means the medical screening of patients to determine their relative priority of need.

Match each definition with the correct word part.​ --rrhexis

Which prefix means between or among?

A prefix meaning toward, or in the direction of.