Which is correctly spelled?
A) pustole
B) pustiole
C) pusteole
D) pustule
QUESTION 2The prefix dys- means abnormal or painful.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
QUESTION 3The condition of a hump on the upper back caused by an exaggerated spinal curve is called ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
QUESTION 4Which medical term does not mean pertaining to the eye?
A) otic
B) ocular
C) ophthalmic
D) optic
QUESTION 5The combining form that means cortex is ____________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
QUESTION 6External respiration refers to the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between:
A) alveoli and bloodstream
B) outside air and cells of the body
C) bloodstream and cells
D) lungs and heart
QUESTION 7Which medical term means suture the vulva?
A) episisectomy
B) episiorrhea
C) episiorrhaphy
D) episiotomy
QUESTION 8Which prefix means outside of?
A) homo-
B) intra-
C) extra-
D) hyper-
QUESTION 9A combining form other than appendic/o that means appendix is ____________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
QUESTION 10In the term hemodialysis, the prefix dia- means:
A) separate.
B) out of.
C) around.
D) through.
QUESTION 11The term ataxia means lack of:
A) nourishment.
B) normal tone.
C) muscular coordination.
D) movement.
QUESTION 12What suffix should be added to ster to make a word resembling a solid substance?
A) -oid
B) -al
C) -ose
D) -osis