Medical Terminology Midterm Practice Exam Latest Updated

A word part meaning large, abnormal size, or long. - ANSWER-macro The medical term meaning an inflammation of the stomach is _____. - ANSWER-gastritis The medical term for surgical repair of a muscle is _____. - ANSWER-myoplasty The ______ region is located above the stomach. - ANSWER-epigastric Tissues that form glands and a protective covering for all body surfaces are called _____ tissues. - ANSWER-epithelial A physician who specializes in the general medical care of hospitalized patients is known as a/an _____. - ANSWER-Hospitalist Which diagnostic technique is most commonly used to visualize a bone fracture? - ANSWER-the radiograph (x-ray) Osteitis - ANSWER-inflammation of the bone An inflammation of the periosteum is known as_____. - ANSWER-Peritonitis surgical incision into a tendon - ANSWER-tenotomy -cele - ANSWER-hernia The _____ is the double-walled membranous sac that encloses the heart. - ANSWER-pericardium A/An _____ is the condition of having a blood clot attached to the wall of a deep vein. - ANSWER-deep vein thrombosis The term _____ is used to describe all the diseases of the heart muscle. - ANSWER-cardiomyopathy A radio graphic examination of the breasts to detect the presence of tumors or precancerous cells is known as ______. - ANSWER- The term _____ means to destroy worn out red blood cells and to liberate hemoglobin - ANSWER-hemolytic