| Question Answer | Identify the correct pronunciation for the bracketed syllable {pneu}mothorax noo | Which syllable is emphasized the word arthroscope AR- throh- skohp | What is the meaning of the prefix contra- Against |
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What is the basic rule for emphasizing syllables?
When it comes to emphasizing the right syllable, the basic rule is: in most words,
the emphasis usually falls on the third-to-last syllable
.
When it comes to emphasizing the right syllable in a medical term the basic rule is that in most words the emphasis usually falls on the?
| Question Answer | What is the meaning of the root Hydro/ Water | When it comes to emphasizing the right syllable the basic rule is in most words rhe emphasis usually falls on the third to last syllable | What is the proper break down of the word parts in the term Hemarthrosis hem/arthr/osis |
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What is the root in the term polyneuropathy quizlet?
Which is the proper translation of polyneuropathy? Disease affecting many nerves. Translate the root sten/o. Narrowing. Translate the
suffix -emia
.
Which term means sugar deficiency?
sugar deficiency.
Calcipenia
. calcium deficiency. Lipoblast. An embryonic fat cell (outside the cell)
What is Myodynia?
Definitions of myodynia.
pain in a muscle or group of muscles
. synonyms: myalgia. type of: hurting, pain. a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder.
Which is the proper translation of angiogram?
| Question Answer | Which is the proper translation of angiogram? Record of the blood vessels | Translate the suffix -emia. Blood condition | Identify the correct pronunciation for the underlined syllable in cyanosis sai | Identify and define the prefix in the term antigen. anti– against |
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What is not a difference between a suffix and a prefix?
Prefix is a group of letters that comes at the stating of a root word. On the other hand, suffix is a group of letters that is added at the end of a base word. Prefix is always placed at the beginning and suffix always comes at the end.
Which is the proper translation of cardiomegaly?
CARDIOMEGALY means
enlargement of the heart
.
When deciding how do you pronounce a word the emphasis usually falls on the _____?
in most words, the emphasis usually falls on
the last syllable
.
What is the root word of polyneuropathy?
Polyneuropathy (poly- + neuro- + -pathy) is damage or disease affecting peripheral nerves (peripheral neuropathy) in roughly the same areas on both sides of the body, featuring weakness, numbness, and burning pain.
What is the rule for constructing medical terms when you do not use a combining vowel?
A Combining Vowel is used when the suffix begins with a Consonant. A Combining Vowel is Always used when 2 or more root elements are joined. A Prefix does not require a combining vowel.
Do not place a combining vowel between a prefix and the word root
.
Which is the correct breakdown of the medical term Pancreatoduodenectomy?
A
type of surgery used to treat pancreatic cancer
. The head of the pancreas, the duodenum, a portion of the stomach, and other nearby tissues are removed. Also called Whipple procedure.
What is Adrenomegaly?
[ ə-drē′nō-mĕg′ə-lē ] n.
Enlargement of the adrenal glands
.
Which suffix means deficiency?
The combining
form -penia
is used like a suffix meaning “lack” or “deficiency.” It is often used in medical terms.
What is Neuroglycopenic?
Neuroglycopenic symptoms (confusion, sensation of warmth, weakness or fatigue, severe cognitive failure, seizure, coma) are
the results of brain glucose deprivation itself
.
