Choose the suffix that means surgical excision (removal).
A) -ectomy
B) -emia
C) -logy
D) -scopy
QUESTION 2Papilledema is swelling of the eyeball.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
QUESTION 3A nasal cannula is a two-pronged plastic device for delivering oxygen into the nose.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
QUESTION 4Beta blockers increase the production of intraocular fluid.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
QUESTION 5A crackling or rattling sound heard in the chest is also known as rale.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
QUESTION 6In the term quadriceps, the prefix quadri- means:
A) four.
B) two.
C) three.
D) six.
QUESTION 7When a suffix is added to a word, it:
A) makes it plural.
B) changes the meaning of the word.
C) reverses the meaning of the word.
D) always makes the word a noun.
QUESTION 8Multigravida refers to a woman who has had two or more pregnancies.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
QUESTION 9The combining form that means straight is ____________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
QUESTION 10The suffix that means inflammation is ____________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
QUESTION 11The medical term ureterostenosis means:
A) presence of stones in a ureter
B) condition of a narrowed ureter
C) inflammation of a ureter
D) protrusion of a ureter
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