Question 1

The windpipe is called the:

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A)   larynx
B)   pharynx
C)   esophagus
D)   trachea
E)   colon

Question 2

Select the correct meaning for each of the combining forms.
-bronch/o

Accepted Answer

A)  armpit
B)  vein
C)  breast
D)  bronchial tube
E)  kidneyF) jointG) spinal cord and bone marrowH) blood vesselI) uterusJ) lungK) groinL) ovary

Question 3

A condition that lasts for a long time is called:

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A)   acute
B)   septic
C)   lateral
D)   coccygeal
E)   chronic

Question 4

The suffix -uria means :

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A)   disease
B)   breakdown, destruction, separation
C)   surgical repair
D)   urination
E)   blood

Question 5

A benign tumor of muscle is a(n) :

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A)   adenoma
B)   adenocarcinoma
C)   myoma
D)   myosarcoma
E)   myocardial infarction

Question 6

Treatment using drugs is called:

Accepted Answer

A)   chemotherapy
B)   radiotherapy
C)   hemodialysis
D)   angioplasty
E)   myelography

Question 7

A myocardial infarction is a(n) :

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A)   stroke
B)   heart attack
C)   disease of the brain
D)   enlargement of the liver
E)   inflammation of a joint

Question 8

A cancerous tumor of glandular (epithelial) cells is called a(n) :

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A)   leukemia
B)   adenopathy
C)   adenoma
D)   adenocarcinoma
E)   sarcoma

Question 9

The combining form arteri/o means :

Accepted Answer

A)   gland
B)   artery
C)   kidney
D)   pertaining to
E)   flesh

Question 10

Ear pain is called:

Accepted Answer

A)   otitis
B)   rhinalgia
C)   myalgia
D)   arthritis
E)   otalgia

Question 11

The suffix -osis means :

Accepted Answer

A)   inflammation
B)   tumor
C)   pain
D)   abnormal condition
E)   visual examination

Question 12

Removal of pharyngeal lymph tissue is called:

Accepted Answer

A)   tonsillectomy
B)   mastectomy
C)   nephrectomy
D)   neurotomy
E)   tracheotomy

Question 13

The suffix -sclerosis means :

Accepted Answer

A)   hardening
B)   new opening
C)   enlargement
D)   surgical procedure to remove fluid
E)   bursting forth

Question 14

Select the correct meaning for each of the combining forms.
-vascul/o

Accepted Answer

A)  armpit
B)  vein
C)  breast
D)  bronchial tube
E)  kidneyF) jointG) spinal cord and bone marrowH) blood vesselI) uterusJ) lungK) groinL) ovary

Question 15

Incision of the abdomen is called:

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A)   gastrectomy
B)   abdominoplasty
C)   cystectomy
D)   laparotomy
E)   craniotomy

Question 16

Select the correct meaning for each of the combining forms.
-pneumon/o

Accepted Answer

A)  armpit
B)  vein
C)  breast
D)  bronchial tube
E)  kidneyF) jointG) spinal cord and bone marrowH) blood vesselI) uterusJ) lungK) groinL) ovary

Question 17

The combining form my/o means :

Accepted Answer

A)   breast
B)   muscle
C)   groin
D)   bone
E)   time

Question 18

A word part meaning a "condition of hardening" is:

Accepted Answer

A)   -centesis
B)   -lysis
C)   -pathy
D)   -plasty
E)   -sclerosis

Question 19

A condition of blood in the urine is called:

Accepted Answer

A)   uremia
B)   menorrhagia
C)   hematuria
D)   hematology
E)   ischemia

Question 20

The suffix -lysis means :

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A)   disease
B)   breakdown, destruction, separation
C)   surgical repair
D)   urination
E)   treatment

Exam 3: Suffixes

The windpipe is called the:

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Select the correct meaning for each of the combining forms. -bronch/o

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The suffix -sclerosis means :

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Ear pain is called:

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Select the correct meaning for each of the combining forms. -vascul/o

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Treatment using drugs is called:

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The suffix -osis means :

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A condition of blood in the urine is called:

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The combining form arteri/o means :

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A condition that lasts for a long time is called:

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A myocardial infarction is a(n) :

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Removal of pharyngeal lymph tissue is called:

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Incision of the abdomen is called:

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The combining form my/o means :

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A word part meaning a "condition of hardening" is:

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The suffix -uria means :

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Select the correct meaning for each of the combining forms. -pneumon/o

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A cancerous tumor of glandular (epithelial) cells is called a(n) :

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A benign tumor of muscle is a(n) :

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