Deck 2: Suffixes and Combining Forms Made Easy

Question 1

Protrusion of all or part of an organ through the wall of a cavity that contains it is called:

A) a hernia.
B) dilatation.
C) edema.
D) emesis.

Answer 1

a hernia.

Question 2

The medical specialty that is devoted to treating diseases of the female reproductive organs, including the breasts, is:

A) gerontology.
B) gynecology.
C) pathology.
D) urology.

Answer 2

gynecology.

Question 3

Suture of a blood vessel is called:

A) angiectomy.
B) angioplasty.
C) angiorrhaphy.
D) angiotomy.

Answer 3

angiorrhaphy.

Question 4

A surgical procedure in which the colon is sutured to the abdominal wall is:

A) colonoscopy.
B) colopexy.
C) coloscopy.
D) colostomy.

Question 5

A word that is also a suffix that means stopping or controlling is:

A) edema.
B) mania.
C) ptosis.
D) stasis.

Question 6

Pain along the course of a nerve is called:

A) neuralgia.
B) neurocele.
C) neuroplasty.
D) neurosis.

Question 7

Surgical puncture of the thin membrane that surrounds the fetus is called:

A) adenectomy.
B) amniocentesis.
C) angiorrhexis.
D) glycolysis.

Question 8

A term that means uniting a wound by stitches is:

A) excision.
B) incision.
C) surgical puncture.
D) suture.

Question 9

The presence of abnormally large amounts of fluid in the tissues that results in swelling is called:

A) dilatation.
B) edema.
C) emesis.
D) ptosis.

Question 10

Surgical repair of the eye is:

A) ophthalmalgia.
B) ophthalmological.
C) ophthalmoplasty.
D) ophthalmorrhagia.

Question 11

A term that means the opposite of malignant is:

A) benign.
B) cancerous.
C) obstetric.
D) ptosis.

Question 12

A surgical procedure to increase the size of the breasts is:

A) augmentation mammoplasty.
B) mammography.
C) mastitis.
D) reduction mammoplasty.

Question 13

A term that means vomiting is:

A) amnion.
B) emesis.
C) endocrine.
D) forensic.

Question 14

Carcinoma is:

A) an abnormal fear of something.
B) another term for cancer.
C) any disease of a body structure.
D) excessive preoccupation with illness.

Question 15

Partial or total excision of a nerve is called:

A) neurectomy.
B) neurology.
C) neuroplasty.
D) neurosis.

Question 16

A term that means stretching of a structure is:

A) dilatation.
B) ptosis.
C) prolapse.
D) spasm.

Question 17

Prolapse means :

A) cramping.
B) discharge.
C) sagging.
D) rupture.

Question 18

The physician who specializes in intestinal and gastric disorders is a:

A) gastroenterologist.
B) gastroenterology.
C) gerontologist.
D) gerontology.

Question 19

The branch of medicine concerned with the administration of drugs or agents that produce loss of feeling is:

A) anesthesiologist.
B) anesthesiology.
C) immunologist.
D) immunology.

Question 20

Excessive preoccupation with fire is termed:

A) hydrophobia.
B) kleptomania.
C) paranoia.
D) pyromania.

Question 21

Which of the following terms refers to an enzyme that breaks down protein?

A) Protease
B) Proteinous
C) Proteogenesis
D) Proteolysis

Question 22

Herniation of the brain through an opening in the skull is called:

A) craniectomy.
B) craniotomy.
C) encephalocele.
D) encephalopathy.

Question 23

Calcipenia means :

A) abnormal fear of taking calcium.
B) deficiency of calcium in the body.
C) excessive preoccupation with taking calcium.
D) loss of calcium owing to excessive vomiting.

Question 24

Amylolysis is:

A) an enzyme that breaks down fat.
B) an enzyme that breaks down starch.
C) digestion of starch.
D) excessive preoccupation with fats in the diet.

Question 25

A method of sorting patients according to their need for care is called:

A) geriatrics.
B) hospitalist.
C) orthopedics.
D) triage.

Question 26

Rupture of the eyeball is termed:

A) ophthalmocentesis.
B) ophthalmorrhexis.
C) otorrhexis.
D) otorrhea.

Question 27

Cramping of the hand is:

A) chirosis.
B) cholestasis.
C) chirospasm.
D) colostomy.

Question 28

An enzyme that acts on lactose is:

A) lactase.
B) lactic.
C) lactogen.
D) lactone.

Question 29

Inflammation of the eye is called:

A) ophthalmalgia.
B) ophthalmitis.
C) ophthalmopathy.
D) ophthalmorrhexis.

Question 30

The term cardiologist means :

A) a heart specialist.
B) any disease of the heart.
C) inflammation of the heart muscle.
D) study of the heart and its associated diseases.

Question 31

The medical specialty that studies the nature and cause of disease is:

A) cardiology.
B) dermatology.
C) pathology.
D) urology.

Question 32

A drug or agent that is capable of producing a complete or total loss of feeling is called an:

A) anesthesia.
B) anesthetic.
C) anesthetist.
D) esthetic.

Question 33

A medical specialty that is particularly concerned with malignant tumors and their treatment is called:

A) endocrinology.
B) oncology.
C) ophthalmologist.
D) pathology.

Question 34

Which of the following terms means dilation of a blood or lymph vessel?

A) Angioplasty
B) Casotomy
C) Vascular
D) Angiectasis

Question 35

A term that means pertaining to the ear is:

A) dermatologic.
B) neural.
C) ophthalmic.
D) otic.

Question 36

An enzyme that breaks down fat is:

A) adipose.
B) amylase.
C) lipase.
D) lipid.

Question 37

Any skin condition in which inflammation is not generally a symptom is termed:

A) cutaneous.
B) dermatitis.
C) dermatopathy.
D) dermatosis.

Question 38

Controlling the flow of blood in a vein by means of compression is called:

A) angiectasia.
B) phlebostasis.
C) vasoplasty.
D) venosis.

Question 39

Lithiasis is:

A) a condition in which a stone is present.
B) a membrane or sac enclosing a stone.
C) an unexpected symptom for a particular disease.
D) the presence of disease.

Question 40

A term that means excessive vomiting is:

A) edema.
B) hyperemesis.
C) hypoglycemia.
D) hysteria.

Question 41

A 28-year-old woman who is pregnant is likely to see which type of physician?

A) Obstetric
B) Obstetrician
C) Gynecology
D) Gynecologist

Question 42

An instrument for incising brain tissue is a(n):

A) cerebrotomy.
B) cerebrectomy.
C) encephalotome.
D) encephalocele.

Question 43

Excision of a gland is called:

A) adenectomy.
B) appendectomy.
C) neurectomy.
D) tonsillectomy.

Question 44

Mastopexy means :

A) enlarged breasts.
B) inflammation of the breast.
C) surgical fixation of the breast.
D) surgical removal of a breast.

Question 45

Excision of a small piece of living tissue for microscopic examination is called:

A) biopsy.
B) emesis.
C) ptosis.
D) stasis.

Question 46

A patient who chooses to have an augmentation mammoplasty is having a(n) _____ procedure.

A) elective
B) emergency
C) essential
D) mandatory

Question 47

Neurolysis is:

A) loosening of adhesions surrounding a nerve.
B) plastic surgery to repair a nerve.
C) surgical puncture of a nerve.
D) surgical removal of several nerves.

Question 48

The American Cancer Society recommends which test, a visual examination of the colon, once every 10 years beginning at age 50?

A) Colonoscopy
B) Colectomy
C) Colopexy
D) Colostomy

Question 49

A physician who specializes in working with only newborns up to 28 days old is called a(n):

A) endocrinologist.
B) neonatologist.
C) pathologist.
D) pediatrician.

Question 50

A physician who specializes in working with patients who are hospitalized is called a(n):

A) epidemiologist.
B) hospitalist.
C) intensivist.
D) internist.

Question 51

A 22-year-old man who was involved in a motor vehicle accident sustained a spinal cord injury. Which type of physician would likely be involved in his care?

A) Neurologist
B) Neurology
C) Spinologist
D) Spinology

Question 52

Dermatoplasty is:

A) any disease of the skin.
B) pertaining to the skin.
C) skin grafting.
D) the science that studies the skin.

Question 53

Surgical repair of the ear is called:

A) ophthalmopathy.
B) ophthalmoplasty.
C) otopathy.
D) otoplasty.

Question 54

Cutaneous means pertaining to:

A) a gland.
B) fats.
C) the heart.
D) the skin.

Question 55

A 78-year-old man who had a blood vessel removed during surgery is likely to have which term documented in his chart?

A) Angiectomy
B) Angiogram
C) Angiotomy
D) Angioscopy

Question 56

During a physical examination, a physician can visualize the eardrum using a tool called an:

A) ophthalmoplasty.
B) ophthalmoscope.
C) otoplasty.
D) otoscope.

Question 57

A patient presents with complaints of muscle pain. The proper term for this is:

A) myalgia.
B) neuralgia.
C) ophthalmyalgia.
D) otodynia.

Question 58

Formation of a new opening in the colon is called:

A) colitis.
B) colopexy.
C) coloscopy.
D) colostomy.

Question 59

A patient is being seen in the emergency department. The physician orders an x-ray of the patient's arm. Which department specializes in x-rays?

A) Ophthalmology
B) Orthopedics
C) Pathology
D) Radiology

Question 60

A term that means pertaining to the eye is:

A) adenic.
B) ophthalmic.
C) otic.
D) vascular.

Question 61

A 27-year-old new mother who is breastfeeding has an infection which has led to inflammation of the breast. This can be referred to as:

A) mammoplasty.
B) mastectomy.
C) mastitis.
D) mastopexy.

Question 62

An examination of the eye is _________________.

Question 63

Which type of physician is most likely to perform an augmentation mammoplasty?

A) Intensivist
B) Internist
C) Neurosurgeon
D) Plastic surgeon

Question 64

A patient who has a surgical procedure to create a new opening in the windpipe has had a:

A) colostomy.
B) colotomy.
C) tracheostomy.
D) tracheotomy.

Question 65

While completing a chart review, you note that your patient currently has inflammation of a vein. Which of the following terms best describes this condition?

A) Appendicitis
B) Dermatitis
C) Mastitis
D) Phlebitis

Question 66

The history of your patient lists osteomalacia. You understand that your patient has:

A) excessive calcium.
B) deficiency of calcium.
C) hardening of bones.
D) softening of bones.

Question 67

You are working with a 52-year-old man with a brain tumor. Which type of physician is consulted to remove the tumor?

A) Neurologist
B) Neurosurgeon
C) Orthopedic surgeon
D) Plastic surgeon

Question 68

Surgical removal of a breast is termed ______________.

Question 69

Robotic surgery is sometimes referred to as minimally:

A) elective.
B) extensive.
C) intensive.
D) invasive.

Question 70

A skin specialist is a(n) ________________.

Question 71

A 3-year-old boy complains of pain in his right ear. The proper term to document is:

A) myalgia.
B) neuralgia.
C) otalgia.
D) ophthalmalgia.

Question 72

A 23-year-old woman who undergoes a gynecologic exam has had which system examined?

A) Digestive
B) Muscular
C) Reproductive
D) Respiratory

Question 73

An incision of the trachea is a(n) ______________.

Question 74

Ear inflammation is termed ________.

Question 75

An enzyme that breaks down starch is __________.

Question 76

Pertaining to a nerve is referred to as _________.

Question 77

A 16-year-old woman confides in you that she has an excessive preoccupation that leads to stealing on impulse. Which term would you document to describe her statement?

A) Hysteria
B) Kleptomania
C) Paranoia
D) Pyromania

Question 78

The surgical crushing of a stone is called ______________.

Question 79

Removal of the tonsils is a(n) _______________.

Question 80

An inflammation of the appendix is called ____________.