Med Terms Mod 2
Adding the suffix -y to a medical term turns the word into a(n
noun
The suffix -ist means
one who studies
Word roots cannot be added together in a single word
False
How many word roots does "cardiomyopathy" have?
2
According to the term formation principles in Unit 2, is dermatoid an adjective or a noun?
adjective
Which of the following endings would I use to create an adjective?
-is
Using the terms from Unit 2, which word means "tumor of the bone?
osteoma
What is the suffix for the term "dysentery?
y
Does the suffix for "dysentery" make it a noun or an adjective?
, noun
Match each of the following terms with its definition.
embolism =condition of obstruction of a blood vessel
anesthesia = condition of being without sensation
dilator = instrument that expands something
pneumonia = condition involving the lungs
pneumonitis =inflammation of the lungs
How can one determine which suffix meaning "pertaining to" should be added to the end
of a medical term?
You will have to consult a medical dictionary because there are no rules to determine
which suffix meaning
Which of the following adjectival endings does NOT mean "pertaining to?"
-ive
What is the suffix for the term "nuclear?" (Don't forget to include the hyphen."
-ar
Which of the following adjectival endings means "resembling?"
-oid
Match each of the following terms with its definition.
expectorant = an agent that facilitates removal of secretion
Adding the suffix -y to a medical term turns the word into a(n
noun
The suffix -ist means
one who studies
Word roots cannot be added together in a single word
False
How many word roots does "cardiomyopathy" have?
2
According to the term formation principles in Unit 2, is dermatoid an adjective or a noun?
adjective
Which of the following endings would I use to create an adjective?
-is
Using the terms from Unit 2, which word means "tumor of the bone?
osteoma
What is the suffix for the term "dysentery?
y
Does the suffix for "dysentery" make it a noun or an adjective?
, noun
Match each of the following terms with its definition.
embolism =condition of obstruction of a blood vessel
anesthesia = condition of being without sensation
dilator = instrument that expands something
pneumonia = condition involving the lungs
pneumonitis =inflammation of the lungs
How can one determine which suffix meaning "pertaining to" should be added to the end
of a medical term?
You will have to consult a medical dictionary because there are no rules to determine
which suffix meaning
Which of the following adjectival endings does NOT mean "pertaining to?"
-ive
What is the suffix for the term "nuclear?" (Don't forget to include the hyphen."
-ar
Which of the following adjectival endings means "resembling?"
-oid
Match each of the following terms with its definition.
expectorant = an agent that facilitates removal of secretion
