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MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY: GET CONNECTED
,Medical Terminology: Get Connected!, 3e (Frucht)
Chapter 1 Introduction To Medical Terminology
All Answers To Questions Asking For A Combining Form Must Be Written In The Combining
Form Style, Meaning Word Root/Combining Vowel. For Example, The Combining Form
Meaning "Gland" Is Ad En/O. All Answers To Questions Asking For Avsuffix Must Be Written
In Suffix Form, Meaning A Hyphen Before Your Answer. For Example, The Suffix Meaning
"Cell" Is -
Cyte. All Answers To Questions Asking For A Prefix Must Be Written Invprefix Form, Meaning
A Hyphen After Your Answer. For Example, The Prefix Meaning "Three" Is Tri-.
Do NOT Capitalize Any Of Your Answers Or Includeva Period At The End Of Your Answer. The
Compute R Will NOT Recognizevyour Answer As Correct If It Is Written In Any Other Style.
1) The Combiningvform That Means Heart Is
. Answer: Cardi/O;
Cardio Page Ref: 5
Learning Obj.: 1-
3 Taxonomy: Remembering
Question Type: Word Building
2) The Combining Form That Means Stomach Is
. Answer: Gastr/O;
Gastro Page Ref: 5
Learning Obj.: 1-
3 Taxonomy: Remembering
Question Type: Word building
3) The Combining form That Means Liver Is
. Answer: Hepat/O;
Hepato Page Ref: 5
Learning Obj.: 1-
3 Taxonomy: Remembering
Question Type: Word Building
4) The Combiningvform That Means Nosevis
. Answer: Rhin/O;
Rhino Page Ref: 5
Learning Obj.: 1-
3 Taxonomy: Remembering
Question Type: Word Building
5) The Combiningvform That Means Head Is
. Answer: Cephal/O;
Cephalo Page Ref: 5
Learning Obj.: 1-
3 Taxonomy: Remembering
Question Type: Word Building
1
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,6) The Combiningvform That Means Joint Is
. Answer: Arthr/O;
Arthro Page Ref: 5
Learning Obj.: 1-
3 Taxonomy: Remembering
Question Type: Wordvbuilding
7) The Combiningvform That Means Muscle Is
. Answer: My/O;
Myo Page Ref: 5
Learning Obj.: 1-
3 Taxonomy: Remembering
Question Type: Word Building
8) The Combiningvform That Means Bone Is
. Answer: Oste/O;
Osteo Page Ref: 5
Learning Obj.: 1-
3 Taxonomy: Remembering
Question Type: Wordvbuilding
9) The Combiningvform That Means Electricity Is
. Answer: Electr/O;
Electro Page Ref: 4
Learning Obj.: 1-
3 Taxonomy: Remembering
Question Type: Word Building
10) The Combiningvform That Means Cancer Is
. Answer: Carcin/O;
Carcino Page Ref: 3, 4
Learning Obj.: 1-
3 Taxonomy: Remembering
Question Type: Wordvbuilding
11) The Suffix That Means Surgical Removal Is
. Answer: -Ectomy;
Ectomy Page Ref: 3
Learning Obj.: 1-
2 Taxonomy: Remembering
Question Type: Word Building
2
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,12) The Suffix That Means Inflammation Is
. Answer: -Itis; Itis
Page Ref: 3
Learning Obj.: 1-
2 Taxonomy: Remembering
Question Type: Wordvbuilding
13) The Suffix That Means Enlarged Is
. Answer: -Megaly;
Megaly Page Ref: 3
Learning Obj.: 1-
2 Taxonomy: Remembering
Question Type: Word Building
14) The Suffix That Means Study Of Is
. Answer: -Logy;
Logy Page Ref: 3
Learning Obj.: 1-
2 Taxonomy: Remembering
Question Type: Wordvbuilding
15) The Suffix That Means A Record Is
. Answer: -Gram;
Gram Page Ref: 3
Learning Obj.: 1-
2 Taxonomy: Remembering
Question Type: Word Building
16) The Suffix That Means Diseasevis
. Answer: -Pathy; Pathy
Page Ref: 3
Learning Obj.: 1-
2 Taxonomy: Remembering
Question Type: Wordvbuilding
17) The Prefix That Means Between Is
. Answer: Inter-; Inter
Page Ref: 4
Learning Obj.: 1-
2 Taxonomy: Remembering
Question Type: Word Building
3
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,18) A Prefix That Means Without Is
. Answer: A-;
A Page Ref: 4
Learning Obj.: 1-
2 Taxonomy: Remembering
Question Type: Wordvbuilding
19) The Prefix That Means Abnormal, Difficult, Or Painful Is
. Answer: Dys-;
Dys Page Ref: 4
Learning Obj.: 1-
2 Taxonomy: Remembering
Question Type: Word Building
20) A Prefix That Means Under Is
. Answer: Sub-;
Sub Page Ref: 4
Learning Obj.: 1-
2 Taxonomy: Remembering
Question Type: Wordvbuilding
21) A Prefix That Means Two Is
. Answer: Bi-;
Bi Page Ref: 4
Learning Obj.: 1-
2 Taxonomy: Remembering
Question Type: Word Building
22) The Prefix That Means After Is
. Answer: Post-; Post
Page Ref: 4
Learning Obj.: 1-
2 Taxonomy: Remembering
Question Type: Wordvbuilding
23) A Word
Is The Foundation Of Most Medical Terms. Answer:
Root Page Ref: 3
Learning Obj.: 1-
2 Taxonomy: Remembering
Question Type: Word Building
4
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,24) Many Medical Terms Do Not Have A
. Answer: Prefix
Page Ref: 3
Learning Obj.: 1-
2 Taxonomy: Remembering
Question Type: Wordvbuilding
25) A
Is Found At Thevbeginning Of A Medical Term.
Answer: Pre Fix
Page Ref: 3
Learning Obj.: 1-
2 Taxonomy: Remembering
Question Type: Word Building
26) Medical Terminology Is An Efficientvmethod Of Conveying Important Information
Becausev Each Term Has A Flexible Meaning.
Answer: FALSE
Explanation: Medical Terminology Is An Efficient Method Of Conveying Important Information
Be Cause Each Term Has A Specific Meaning.
Page Ref: 2
Learning Obj.: 1-
1 Taxonomy: Remembering
Question Type: Word Building
27) An Eponym Is Based On A Person's
Name. Answer: TRUE
Page Ref: 2
Learning Obj.: 1-
1 Taxonomy: Remembering
Question Type: Wordvbuilding
28) The Majority Of Medical Terms Are Based On Latin And Greek Word
Parts. Answer: TRUE
Page Ref: 2
Learning Obj.: 1-
1 Taxonomy: Remembering
Question Type: Word Building
29) A Combining Form Consists Of A Word Root And A Combining
Vowel. Answer: TRUE
Page Ref: 4
Learning Obj.: 1-
3 Taxonomy: Remembering
Question Type: Wordvbuilding
5
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,30) The Prefix Often Indicates The Body System Or Organ Being
Discussed. Answer: FALSE
Explanation: The Word Root Often Indicates The Body System Or Organ Being Discussed.
Page Ref: 3
Learning Obj.: 1-
2 Taxonomy: Remembering
Question Type: Word Building
31) Combining Vowels Make Medical Terms Easier To
Pronounce. Answer: TRUE
Page Ref: 4
Learning Obj.: 1-
2 Taxonomy: Remembering
Question Type: Wordvbuilding
32) Suffixes Are Placed Before A
Wordvroot. Answer: FALSE
Explanation: Prefixes Are Placed Before A Word Root.
Pag E Ref: 3
Learning Obj.: 1-
2 Taxonomy: Remembering
Question Type: Wordvbuilding
33) All Medical Terms Must Have A
Prefix. Answer: FALSE
Explanation: Many Medical Terms Do Not Have Avprefix.
P Age Ref: 3
Learning Obj.: 1-
2 Taxonomy: Remembering
Question Type: Word Building
34) Terms Ending In -A Arevpluralized By Simply Addingvan -
E To The End Of The Term. Answer:
TRUE Page Ref: 7
Learning Obj.: 1-
5 Taxonomy: Remembering
Question Type: Plurals
35) Terms Ending In -Um Are Pluralized By Simply Adding Anv-
S To The End Of The Term. Answer: FALSE
Explanation: Terms Ending In -Um Are Pluralized By Dropping -Um And Adding -
A. Page Ref: 7
Learning Obj.: 1-
5 Taxonomy: Remembering
Question Type: Plurals
6
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,36) When Pronouncing A Medical Term, C And G Have A Soft Sound If Followed By E, I,
Or Y. A Nswer: TRUE
Page Ref: 7
Learning Obj.: 1-
6 Taxonomy: Remembering Q
Uestion Type: Pronunciation
37) When Pronouncing A Medical Term, If Pn Is In The Middle Of A Word, Pronounce Only
The N. Answer: FALSE
Explanation: When Pronouncingva Medical Term, If Pn Is At The Beginning Of The Word,
Pron Ounce Only The N.
Page Ref: 7
Learning Obj.: 1-
6 Taxonomy: Remembering Q
Uestion Type: Pronunciation
38) A Combining Vowel Is Placed Betweenva Word Root And A Suffix If The Suffix Begins
With A C Onsonant.
Answer: TRUE Pag
E Ref: 4
Learning Obj.: 1-
2 Taxonomy: Remembering
Question Type: Word Building
39) A Combining Vowel Isvplaced Between Two Word Roots Only If The Second Word Root
Begins With A Consonant.
Answer: FALSE
Explanation: A Combining Vowel Is Placed Between Two Word Roots Even If The Second Word
Root B Egins With A Vowel.
Page Ref: 4
Learning Obj.: 1-
2 Taxonomy: Remembering
Question Type: Word Building
40) A Suffix Can Bevused To Indicate A Surgical
Procedure. Answer: TRUE
Page Ref: 3
Learning Obj.: 1-
2 Taxonomy: Remembering
Question Type: Word Building
41) Word Roots Frequently Refer To A Body Structure, Organ, Or
System. Answer: TRUE
Page Ref: 3
Learning Obj.: 1-
2 Taxonomy: Remembering
Question Type: Word Building
7
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,42) The Combining Form Gastr/O Means
"Liver." Answer: FALSE
Explanation: The Combining Formvgastr/O Means "Stomach."
P Age Ref: 5
Learning Obj.: 1-
3 Taxonomy: Remembering
Question Type: Word Building
43) The Combining Form Rhin/O Means
"Head." Answer: FALSE
Explanation: The Combining Formvrhin/O Means "Nose."
Page Ref: 5
Learning Obj.: 1-
3 Taxonomy: Remembering
Question Type: Wordvbuilding
44) The Combining Form Oste/O Means
"Bone." Answer: TRUE
Page Ref: 5
Learning Obj.: 1-
3 Taxonomy: Remembering
Question Type: Word Building
45) The Suffix -
Ectomy Means "Study Of." Answer:
FALS E
Explanation: The Suffix -
Ectomy Means "Surgical Removal." Page Ref:
3 Learning Obj.: 1-
2 Taxonomy: Remembering
Question Type: Wordvbuilding
46) The Suffix -
Itis Means "Inflammation." Answer:
TRU E
Page Ref: 3
Learning Obj.: 1-
2 Taxonomy: Remembering
Question Type: Wordvbuilding
47) The Suffix -
Pathy Means "Enlarged." Answer:
FALS E
Explanation: The Suffix -
Pathy Means "Disease." Page Ref:
3 Learning Obj.: 1-
2 Taxonomy: Remembering
8
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MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY: GET CONNECTED
,Medical Terminology: Get Connected!, 3e (Frucht)
Chapter 1 Introduction To Medical Terminology
All Answers To Questions Asking For A Combining Form Must Be Written In The Combining
Form Style, Meaning Word Root/Combining Vowel. For Example, The Combining Form
Meaning "Gland" Is Ad En/O. All Answers To Questions Asking For Avsuffix Must Be Written
In Suffix Form, Meaning A Hyphen Before Your Answer. For Example, The Suffix Meaning
"Cell" Is -
Cyte. All Answers To Questions Asking For A Prefix Must Be Written Invprefix Form, Meaning
A Hyphen After Your Answer. For Example, The Prefix Meaning "Three" Is Tri-.
Do NOT Capitalize Any Of Your Answers Or Includeva Period At The End Of Your Answer. The
Compute R Will NOT Recognizevyour Answer As Correct If It Is Written In Any Other Style.
1) The Combiningvform That Means Heart Is
. Answer: Cardi/O;
Cardio Page Ref: 5
Learning Obj.: 1-
3 Taxonomy: Remembering
Question Type: Word Building
2) The Combining Form That Means Stomach Is
. Answer: Gastr/O;
Gastro Page Ref: 5
Learning Obj.: 1-
3 Taxonomy: Remembering
Question Type: Word building
3) The Combining form That Means Liver Is
. Answer: Hepat/O;
Hepato Page Ref: 5
Learning Obj.: 1-
3 Taxonomy: Remembering
Question Type: Word Building
4) The Combiningvform That Means Nosevis
. Answer: Rhin/O;
Rhino Page Ref: 5
Learning Obj.: 1-
3 Taxonomy: Remembering
Question Type: Word Building
5) The Combiningvform That Means Head Is
. Answer: Cephal/O;
Cephalo Page Ref: 5
Learning Obj.: 1-
3 Taxonomy: Remembering
Question Type: Word Building
1
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,6) The Combiningvform That Means Joint Is
. Answer: Arthr/O;
Arthro Page Ref: 5
Learning Obj.: 1-
3 Taxonomy: Remembering
Question Type: Wordvbuilding
7) The Combiningvform That Means Muscle Is
. Answer: My/O;
Myo Page Ref: 5
Learning Obj.: 1-
3 Taxonomy: Remembering
Question Type: Word Building
8) The Combiningvform That Means Bone Is
. Answer: Oste/O;
Osteo Page Ref: 5
Learning Obj.: 1-
3 Taxonomy: Remembering
Question Type: Wordvbuilding
9) The Combiningvform That Means Electricity Is
. Answer: Electr/O;
Electro Page Ref: 4
Learning Obj.: 1-
3 Taxonomy: Remembering
Question Type: Word Building
10) The Combiningvform That Means Cancer Is
. Answer: Carcin/O;
Carcino Page Ref: 3, 4
Learning Obj.: 1-
3 Taxonomy: Remembering
Question Type: Wordvbuilding
11) The Suffix That Means Surgical Removal Is
. Answer: -Ectomy;
Ectomy Page Ref: 3
Learning Obj.: 1-
2 Taxonomy: Remembering
Question Type: Word Building
2
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,12) The Suffix That Means Inflammation Is
. Answer: -Itis; Itis
Page Ref: 3
Learning Obj.: 1-
2 Taxonomy: Remembering
Question Type: Wordvbuilding
13) The Suffix That Means Enlarged Is
. Answer: -Megaly;
Megaly Page Ref: 3
Learning Obj.: 1-
2 Taxonomy: Remembering
Question Type: Word Building
14) The Suffix That Means Study Of Is
. Answer: -Logy;
Logy Page Ref: 3
Learning Obj.: 1-
2 Taxonomy: Remembering
Question Type: Wordvbuilding
15) The Suffix That Means A Record Is
. Answer: -Gram;
Gram Page Ref: 3
Learning Obj.: 1-
2 Taxonomy: Remembering
Question Type: Word Building
16) The Suffix That Means Diseasevis
. Answer: -Pathy; Pathy
Page Ref: 3
Learning Obj.: 1-
2 Taxonomy: Remembering
Question Type: Wordvbuilding
17) The Prefix That Means Between Is
. Answer: Inter-; Inter
Page Ref: 4
Learning Obj.: 1-
2 Taxonomy: Remembering
Question Type: Word Building
3
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,18) A Prefix That Means Without Is
. Answer: A-;
A Page Ref: 4
Learning Obj.: 1-
2 Taxonomy: Remembering
Question Type: Wordvbuilding
19) The Prefix That Means Abnormal, Difficult, Or Painful Is
. Answer: Dys-;
Dys Page Ref: 4
Learning Obj.: 1-
2 Taxonomy: Remembering
Question Type: Word Building
20) A Prefix That Means Under Is
. Answer: Sub-;
Sub Page Ref: 4
Learning Obj.: 1-
2 Taxonomy: Remembering
Question Type: Wordvbuilding
21) A Prefix That Means Two Is
. Answer: Bi-;
Bi Page Ref: 4
Learning Obj.: 1-
2 Taxonomy: Remembering
Question Type: Word Building
22) The Prefix That Means After Is
. Answer: Post-; Post
Page Ref: 4
Learning Obj.: 1-
2 Taxonomy: Remembering
Question Type: Wordvbuilding
23) A Word
Is The Foundation Of Most Medical Terms. Answer:
Root Page Ref: 3
Learning Obj.: 1-
2 Taxonomy: Remembering
Question Type: Word Building
4
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,24) Many Medical Terms Do Not Have A
. Answer: Prefix
Page Ref: 3
Learning Obj.: 1-
2 Taxonomy: Remembering
Question Type: Wordvbuilding
25) A
Is Found At Thevbeginning Of A Medical Term.
Answer: Pre Fix
Page Ref: 3
Learning Obj.: 1-
2 Taxonomy: Remembering
Question Type: Word Building
26) Medical Terminology Is An Efficientvmethod Of Conveying Important Information
Becausev Each Term Has A Flexible Meaning.
Answer: FALSE
Explanation: Medical Terminology Is An Efficient Method Of Conveying Important Information
Be Cause Each Term Has A Specific Meaning.
Page Ref: 2
Learning Obj.: 1-
1 Taxonomy: Remembering
Question Type: Word Building
27) An Eponym Is Based On A Person's
Name. Answer: TRUE
Page Ref: 2
Learning Obj.: 1-
1 Taxonomy: Remembering
Question Type: Wordvbuilding
28) The Majority Of Medical Terms Are Based On Latin And Greek Word
Parts. Answer: TRUE
Page Ref: 2
Learning Obj.: 1-
1 Taxonomy: Remembering
Question Type: Word Building
29) A Combining Form Consists Of A Word Root And A Combining
Vowel. Answer: TRUE
Page Ref: 4
Learning Obj.: 1-
3 Taxonomy: Remembering
Question Type: Wordvbuilding
5
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,30) The Prefix Often Indicates The Body System Or Organ Being
Discussed. Answer: FALSE
Explanation: The Word Root Often Indicates The Body System Or Organ Being Discussed.
Page Ref: 3
Learning Obj.: 1-
2 Taxonomy: Remembering
Question Type: Word Building
31) Combining Vowels Make Medical Terms Easier To
Pronounce. Answer: TRUE
Page Ref: 4
Learning Obj.: 1-
2 Taxonomy: Remembering
Question Type: Wordvbuilding
32) Suffixes Are Placed Before A
Wordvroot. Answer: FALSE
Explanation: Prefixes Are Placed Before A Word Root.
Pag E Ref: 3
Learning Obj.: 1-
2 Taxonomy: Remembering
Question Type: Wordvbuilding
33) All Medical Terms Must Have A
Prefix. Answer: FALSE
Explanation: Many Medical Terms Do Not Have Avprefix.
P Age Ref: 3
Learning Obj.: 1-
2 Taxonomy: Remembering
Question Type: Word Building
34) Terms Ending In -A Arevpluralized By Simply Addingvan -
E To The End Of The Term. Answer:
TRUE Page Ref: 7
Learning Obj.: 1-
5 Taxonomy: Remembering
Question Type: Plurals
35) Terms Ending In -Um Are Pluralized By Simply Adding Anv-
S To The End Of The Term. Answer: FALSE
Explanation: Terms Ending In -Um Are Pluralized By Dropping -Um And Adding -
A. Page Ref: 7
Learning Obj.: 1-
5 Taxonomy: Remembering
Question Type: Plurals
6
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,36) When Pronouncing A Medical Term, C And G Have A Soft Sound If Followed By E, I,
Or Y. A Nswer: TRUE
Page Ref: 7
Learning Obj.: 1-
6 Taxonomy: Remembering Q
Uestion Type: Pronunciation
37) When Pronouncing A Medical Term, If Pn Is In The Middle Of A Word, Pronounce Only
The N. Answer: FALSE
Explanation: When Pronouncingva Medical Term, If Pn Is At The Beginning Of The Word,
Pron Ounce Only The N.
Page Ref: 7
Learning Obj.: 1-
6 Taxonomy: Remembering Q
Uestion Type: Pronunciation
38) A Combining Vowel Is Placed Betweenva Word Root And A Suffix If The Suffix Begins
With A C Onsonant.
Answer: TRUE Pag
E Ref: 4
Learning Obj.: 1-
2 Taxonomy: Remembering
Question Type: Word Building
39) A Combining Vowel Isvplaced Between Two Word Roots Only If The Second Word Root
Begins With A Consonant.
Answer: FALSE
Explanation: A Combining Vowel Is Placed Between Two Word Roots Even If The Second Word
Root B Egins With A Vowel.
Page Ref: 4
Learning Obj.: 1-
2 Taxonomy: Remembering
Question Type: Word Building
40) A Suffix Can Bevused To Indicate A Surgical
Procedure. Answer: TRUE
Page Ref: 3
Learning Obj.: 1-
2 Taxonomy: Remembering
Question Type: Word Building
41) Word Roots Frequently Refer To A Body Structure, Organ, Or
System. Answer: TRUE
Page Ref: 3
Learning Obj.: 1-
2 Taxonomy: Remembering
Question Type: Word Building
7
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,42) The Combining Form Gastr/O Means
"Liver." Answer: FALSE
Explanation: The Combining Formvgastr/O Means "Stomach."
P Age Ref: 5
Learning Obj.: 1-
3 Taxonomy: Remembering
Question Type: Word Building
43) The Combining Form Rhin/O Means
"Head." Answer: FALSE
Explanation: The Combining Formvrhin/O Means "Nose."
Page Ref: 5
Learning Obj.: 1-
3 Taxonomy: Remembering
Question Type: Wordvbuilding
44) The Combining Form Oste/O Means
"Bone." Answer: TRUE
Page Ref: 5
Learning Obj.: 1-
3 Taxonomy: Remembering
Question Type: Word Building
45) The Suffix -
Ectomy Means "Study Of." Answer:
FALS E
Explanation: The Suffix -
Ectomy Means "Surgical Removal." Page Ref:
3 Learning Obj.: 1-
2 Taxonomy: Remembering
Question Type: Wordvbuilding
46) The Suffix -
Itis Means "Inflammation." Answer:
TRU E
Page Ref: 3
Learning Obj.: 1-
2 Taxonomy: Remembering
Question Type: Wordvbuilding
47) The Suffix -
Pathy Means "Enlarged." Answer:
FALS E
Explanation: The Suffix -
Pathy Means "Disease." Page Ref:
3 Learning Obj.: 1-
2 Taxonomy: Remembering
8
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