CMS Medical Terminology & Anatomy 4

Question 1

What does the prefix 'poly-' mean in medical terminology?

Accepted Answer

Many or much

Answer

Poly- is a Greek prefix meaning many or much, seen in terms like polyuria (excessive urination) and polyneuropathy.

Question 2

The anatomical region of the body described as 'lumbar' refers to:

Accepted Answer

Lower back region

Answer

The lumbar region refers to the lower back area, corresponding to the five lumbar vertebrae (L1-L5) between the thoracic spine and sacrum.

Question 3

In medical records reviewed for Medicare claims, 'COPD' refers to:

Accepted Answer

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Answer

COPD stands for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, a progressive lung disease that is among the most common diagnoses in the Medicare population.

Question 4

The suffix '-plasty' in medical terminology means:

Accepted Answer

surgical repair or reconstruction

Answer

The suffix -plasty means surgical repair or reconstruction, as in rhinoplasty (nose reshaping) or arthroplasty (joint replacement).

Question 5

Which combining form refers to the stomach?

Accepted Answer

Gastr/o

Answer

Gastr/o is the combining form for stomach, used in terms like gastritis, gastrectomy, and gastroenterology.

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