Medical Terminology & Anatomy Flashcards
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What does the prefix 'poly-' mean in medical terminology?
Answer: Many or much
Poly- is a Greek prefix meaning many or much, seen in terms like polyuria (excessive urination) and polyneuropathy.
The anatomical region of the body described as 'lumbar' refers to:
Answer: Lower back region
The lumbar region refers to the lower back area, corresponding to the five lumbar vertebrae (L1-L5) between the thoracic spine and sacrum.
In medical records reviewed for Medicare claims, 'COPD' refers to:
Answer: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
COPD stands for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, a progressive lung disease that is among the most common diagnoses in the Medicare population.
The suffix '-plasty' in medical terminology means:
Answer: surgical repair or reconstruction
The suffix -plasty means surgical repair or reconstruction, as in rhinoplasty (nose reshaping) or arthroplasty (joint replacement).
Which combining form refers to the stomach?
Answer: Gastr/o
Gastr/o is the combining form for stomach, used in terms like gastritis, gastrectomy, and gastroenterology.
The term 'edema' in a Medicare patient's chart refers to:
Answer: Abnormal fluid accumulation in tissues
Edema refers to the abnormal accumulation of fluid in the interstitial spaces of tissues, causing swelling, often associated with heart failure or renal disease.
The prefix 'tachy-' as in tachycardia means:
Answer: Fast
Tachy- is a Greek prefix meaning fast or rapid, so tachycardia means an abnormally fast heart rate (typically over 100 beats per minute).