Medical Terminology Complete! 4e (Wingerd)
Chapter 1 Introduction to Word Parts and Word Construction
1) The ________ spelling of a word indicates the way the word sounds and facilitates correct
pronunciation.
A) erratic
B) eponymic
C) phonetic
D) acronymic
Answer: C
Explanation: To help you with pronunciation, the phonetic ("sounds like") form of the word is
provided in parentheses in the text whenever a new term is introduced. Something that is erratic
does not behave predictably. Eponyms are terms derived from names of individuals. Acronyms
are words derived from the first letters of words in a compound term.
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Question Type: Spelling
Objective: 2
Taxonomy: Remembering
2) In the term Wilms' tumor, the word Wilms' is an example of a:
A) word root.
B) constructed term.
C) combining form.
D) nonconstructed term.
Answer: D
Explanation: Nonconstructed terms, which are not formed from individual word parts, include
eponyms, which are terms derived from the names of people. In this case, Wilms is an eponym.
Constructed terms are made from word parts, and word roots and combining forms are used to
create constructed terms.
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Question Type: Constructed and Nonconstructed Terms
Objective: 3
Taxonomy: Applying
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,3) Which of the following medical terms is an example of an acronym?
A) AIDS
B) Huntington's chorea
C) Diabetes
D) Appendicitis
Answer: A
Explanation: Acronyms are nonconstructed terms. They are derived from the first letters of
words in a compound term. AIDS stands for acquired immune deficiency syndrome.
Huntington's chorea is an example of an eponym, while diabetes and appendicitis are examples
of constructed terms.
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Question Type: Constructed and Nonconstructed Terms
Objective: 3
Taxonomy: Applying
4) Many medical terms are made of multiple word parts that are combined. Such medical terms
are called:
A) abbreviations.
B) acronyms.
C) eponyms.
D) constructed terms.
Answer: D
Explanation: Word parts–including prefixes, suffixes, and word roots–and combining forms
create constructed terms. The key to learning constructed terms is to first learn the meaning of
the various word parts. Eponyms are terms derived from names of individuals. Acronyms are
words derived from the first letters of words in a compound term. Abbreviations are shortened
forms of words or terms that are used to represent whole terms.
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Question Type: Constructed and Nonconstructed Terms
Objective: 3
Taxonomy: Remembering
5) Some medical terms are derived from the names of people. Such medical terms are called:
A) acronyms.
B) eponyms.
C) abbreviations.
D) constructed terms.
Answer: B
Explanation: Nonconstructed terms, which are not formed from individual word parts, include
eponyms, which are terms derived from the names of people. Word parts–including prefixes,
suffixes, and word roots–and combining forms create constructed terms. Acronyms are words
derived from the first letters of words in a compound term. Abbreviations are shortened forms of
words or terms that are used to represent whole terms.
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Question Type: Constructed and Nonconstructed Terms
Objective: 3
Taxonomy: Remembering
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, 6) The medical term LASIK, which stands for laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis, is an example
of a(n):
A) prefix.
B) acronym.
C) combining form.
D) eponym.
Answer: B
Explanation: Acronyms are nonconstructed terms. They are words derived from the first letters
of words in a compound term. LASIK stands for laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis. Prefixes
and combining forms are word parts used at the beginning of a constructed term. An eponym is a
term derived from someone's name.
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Question Type: Constructed and Nonconstructed Terms
Objective: 3
Taxonomy: Applying
7) Which of the following types of word parts is attached to the beginning of a word?
A) Combining vowel
B) Prefix
C) Suffix
D) Root
Answer: B
Explanation: A prefix is placed at the beginning of a term and is used to expand or enhance the
meaning of the word. You will know that a word part is a prefix in the text by the hyphen that
immediately follows it (e.g., con-). Suffixes appear at the end of the word part and modify the
word's meaning. The root provides the primary meaning of the word, and the combining vowel
may be used to connect a word root to a suffix.
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Question Type: Word Parts
Objective: 4
Taxonomy: Remembering
8) Which of the following two languages have the most impact on the formation and meanings of
medical terms?
A) Greek and French
B) Greek and Latin
C) English and German
D) Latin and Spanish
Answer: B
Explanation: The ancient Greeks are considered the fathers of modern medicine. The Romans
advanced medicine with their own experiments and observations. They added Latin terms to the
growing body of medical language.
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Question Type: Word Parts
Objective: 4
Taxonomy: Remembering
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Chapter 1 Introduction to Word Parts and Word Construction
1) The ________ spelling of a word indicates the way the word sounds and facilitates correct
pronunciation.
A) erratic
B) eponymic
C) phonetic
D) acronymic
Answer: C
Explanation: To help you with pronunciation, the phonetic ("sounds like") form of the word is
provided in parentheses in the text whenever a new term is introduced. Something that is erratic
does not behave predictably. Eponyms are terms derived from names of individuals. Acronyms
are words derived from the first letters of words in a compound term.
Page Ref: 2
Question Type: Spelling
Objective: 2
Taxonomy: Remembering
2) In the term Wilms' tumor, the word Wilms' is an example of a:
A) word root.
B) constructed term.
C) combining form.
D) nonconstructed term.
Answer: D
Explanation: Nonconstructed terms, which are not formed from individual word parts, include
eponyms, which are terms derived from the names of people. In this case, Wilms is an eponym.
Constructed terms are made from word parts, and word roots and combining forms are used to
create constructed terms.
Page Ref: 5
Question Type: Constructed and Nonconstructed Terms
Objective: 3
Taxonomy: Applying
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,3) Which of the following medical terms is an example of an acronym?
A) AIDS
B) Huntington's chorea
C) Diabetes
D) Appendicitis
Answer: A
Explanation: Acronyms are nonconstructed terms. They are derived from the first letters of
words in a compound term. AIDS stands for acquired immune deficiency syndrome.
Huntington's chorea is an example of an eponym, while diabetes and appendicitis are examples
of constructed terms.
Page Ref: 5
Question Type: Constructed and Nonconstructed Terms
Objective: 3
Taxonomy: Applying
4) Many medical terms are made of multiple word parts that are combined. Such medical terms
are called:
A) abbreviations.
B) acronyms.
C) eponyms.
D) constructed terms.
Answer: D
Explanation: Word parts–including prefixes, suffixes, and word roots–and combining forms
create constructed terms. The key to learning constructed terms is to first learn the meaning of
the various word parts. Eponyms are terms derived from names of individuals. Acronyms are
words derived from the first letters of words in a compound term. Abbreviations are shortened
forms of words or terms that are used to represent whole terms.
Page Ref: 4
Question Type: Constructed and Nonconstructed Terms
Objective: 3
Taxonomy: Remembering
5) Some medical terms are derived from the names of people. Such medical terms are called:
A) acronyms.
B) eponyms.
C) abbreviations.
D) constructed terms.
Answer: B
Explanation: Nonconstructed terms, which are not formed from individual word parts, include
eponyms, which are terms derived from the names of people. Word parts–including prefixes,
suffixes, and word roots–and combining forms create constructed terms. Acronyms are words
derived from the first letters of words in a compound term. Abbreviations are shortened forms of
words or terms that are used to represent whole terms.
Page Ref: 5
Question Type: Constructed and Nonconstructed Terms
Objective: 3
Taxonomy: Remembering
2
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, 6) The medical term LASIK, which stands for laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis, is an example
of a(n):
A) prefix.
B) acronym.
C) combining form.
D) eponym.
Answer: B
Explanation: Acronyms are nonconstructed terms. They are words derived from the first letters
of words in a compound term. LASIK stands for laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis. Prefixes
and combining forms are word parts used at the beginning of a constructed term. An eponym is a
term derived from someone's name.
Page Ref: 5
Question Type: Constructed and Nonconstructed Terms
Objective: 3
Taxonomy: Applying
7) Which of the following types of word parts is attached to the beginning of a word?
A) Combining vowel
B) Prefix
C) Suffix
D) Root
Answer: B
Explanation: A prefix is placed at the beginning of a term and is used to expand or enhance the
meaning of the word. You will know that a word part is a prefix in the text by the hyphen that
immediately follows it (e.g., con-). Suffixes appear at the end of the word part and modify the
word's meaning. The root provides the primary meaning of the word, and the combining vowel
may be used to connect a word root to a suffix.
Page Ref: 6
Question Type: Word Parts
Objective: 4
Taxonomy: Remembering
8) Which of the following two languages have the most impact on the formation and meanings of
medical terms?
A) Greek and French
B) Greek and Latin
C) English and German
D) Latin and Spanish
Answer: B
Explanation: The ancient Greeks are considered the fathers of modern medicine. The Romans
advanced medicine with their own experiments and observations. They added Latin terms to the
growing body of medical language.
Page Ref: 4 and 11
Question Type: Word Parts
Objective: 4
Taxonomy: Remembering
3
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