What is a ‘combining form’ in medical terminology?
Word root with its combining vowel
What is the primary function of a combining vowel in medical terms
A letter sometimes used to join word parts (usually an “o”)
Used to ease pronunciation w word root and suffix
What is an example of a non-decodable medical term?
A term that can’t be broken up to figure out the meaning
Exp; Cataract, asthma, acute, diagnosis
What is the difference between a sign and a symptom in medical terminology?
Sign (objective finding of disease state; ex. fever)
Symptom (subjective report of disease; ex. pain)
According to the spelling rules presented, when is a combining vowel not needed to join parts of a medical term?
If suffix starts with a vowel, combining vowel is not needed to join parts
What is the purpose of the ‘anatomical position’ in surface anatomy terminology?
Its the standard frame of reference
What is an example of an acronym in medical terminology?
Acronyms are abbreviaations to pronounciate easier
Exp; TURP Transurethral Resection of the prostate
In the context of structural organization of the body, what is the correct order from smallest to largest?
Cells: Basic unit of life
Tissues: Group of similar cells from same source that together carry out a specific function
Epithelial
Connective
Muscle
Nervous
Organs: Structure composed of two or more types of tissue
Body systems: Composed of several organs and their related structures
Organism: Made up of many body systems
Which body cavity contains the spine and where is it located?
Dorsal Body Cavity but more specifically the Spinal Cavity located in the back
Which plane divides the body into front and back portions?
Coronal Plane/Frontal plane
What structure creates a physical separation between the thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities?
Diaphragm
On the pH scale, what range is considered acidic?
Less than 7
Which body system is primarily responsible for regulating the carbon dioxide in our blood to maintain acid-base balance?
Respiratory system regulates the carbon dioxide in our blood
What is the difference between prevalence and incidence in epidemiology?
Prevalence: How often disease occurs
Incidence: Reflects number of newly diagnosed people with disease
Which term describes a disease, disorder, or syndrome that lasts longer than 6 months?
Chronic
What is the term for the cause of a disorder or disease?
Etiology
What term describes a mass that occurs when cells grow quicker than normal and do not die as fast as they should?
Neoplasm
What is homeostasis?
the body’s ability to maintain a stable internal environment despite changes in the external environment
