In the term perilymph, the prefix peri- means:
A) across.
B) through.
C) within.
D) around.
QUESTION 2The term agglutination is defined as a:
A) reduction of red blood cells.
B) condition where erythrocytes are unequal in size.
C) process of clumping together.
D) potentially fatal infection.
QUESTION 3An abrasion of the skin by scratching, trauma, or chemicals is termed:
A) senile keratosis.
B) excoriation.
C) hidradenitis.
D) exudates.
QUESTION 4The combining form that means hair is ____________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
QUESTION 5Which of the following is NOT a medical word part?
A) combining form
B) plural
C) prefix
D) suffix
QUESTION 6The medical term for inflammation of the thyroid is ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
QUESTION 7This type of drug reduces the acidity of the stomach.
A) antispasmodic
B) antacid
C) laxative
D) antiemetic
QUESTION 8The combining form myc/o means:
A) wrinkles
B) nail
C) fungus
D) thick
QUESTION 9Which medical term is misspelled?
A) pyelitis
B) nephroectomy
C) nephrosis
D) cystectomy
QUESTION 10Which of the following statements regarding the different types of leukocytes is not true?
A) Monocytes release histamine.
B) Eosinophils destroy parasites.
C) Neutrophils are phagocytic.
D) Lymphocytes protect through immunity activity.
QUESTION 11The combining form sial/o- means ________.
A) saliva; salivary gland
B) eating; swallowing
C) mouth
D) stomach
QUESTION 12Which surgical procedure removes superficial skin lesions with scraping?
A) curettage
B) cryosurgery
C) debridement
D) cauterization
QUESTION 13The process of cutting across and producing images of single tissue planes is:
A) thermography.
B) tomography.
C) ultrasonography.
D) mammography.
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