CPOA Medical Terminology 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: The root word 'kerat-' or 'kerato-' refers to:
- the lens
- the cornea (Correct answer)
- the retina
- the iris
Correct answer: the cornea
Kerato- refers to the cornea, as seen in keratitis (corneal inflammation) and keratoplasty.
Question 2: What does the prefix 'endo-' mean?
- outside
- around
- within (Correct answer)
- above
Correct answer: within
Endo- means within or inner, as in endophthalmitis (infection within the eye).
Question 3: The term 'dacryocystitis' refers to inflammation of the:
- lacrimal gland
- lacrimal sac (Correct answer)
- lacrimal duct only
- conjunctiva
Correct answer: lacrimal sac
Dacryo- relates to tears/lacrimal system and -cystitis means inflammation of a sac.
Question 4: Which suffix means 'visual examination'?
- -scopy (Correct answer)
- -graphy
- -metry
- -plasty
Correct answer: -scopy
The suffix -scopy means visual examination, as in ophthalmoscopy (examination of the eye interior).
Question 5: The medical term 'exophthalmos' describes:
- sunken eyes
- bulging eyes (Correct answer)
- dry eyes
- crossed eyes
Correct answer: bulging eyes
Exo- means outward and -ophthalmos refers to the eye, so exophthalmos means protrusion of the eyeball.
Question 6: What does the root word 'phak-' or 'phaco-' refer to?
- the vitreous
- the cornea
- the lens (Correct answer)
- the retina
Correct answer: the lens
Phako- refers to the crystalline lens, as in phacoemulsification (a cataract removal technique).
Question 7: The suffix '-ectomy' means:
- incision
- surgical removal (Correct answer)
- inflammation
- visual examination
Correct answer: surgical removal
The suffix -ectomy means surgical removal or excision, as in trabeculectomy.
CPOA Medical Terminology 3
The root word 'kerat-' or 'kerato-' refers to: