CPOA Medical Terminology 3

Question 1

The root word 'kerat-' or 'kerato-' refers to:

Accepted Answer

the cornea

Answer

Kerato- refers to the cornea, as seen in keratitis (corneal inflammation) and keratoplasty.

Question 2

What does the prefix 'endo-' mean?

Accepted Answer

within

Answer

Endo- means within or inner, as in endophthalmitis (infection within the eye).

Question 3

The term 'dacryocystitis' refers to inflammation of the:

Accepted Answer

lacrimal sac

Answer

Dacryo- relates to tears/lacrimal system and -cystitis means inflammation of a sac.

Question 4

Which suffix means 'visual examination'?

Accepted Answer

-scopy

Answer

The suffix -scopy means visual examination, as in ophthalmoscopy (examination of the eye interior).

Question 5

The medical term 'exophthalmos' describes:

Accepted Answer

bulging eyes

Answer

Exo- means outward and -ophthalmos refers to the eye, so exophthalmos means protrusion of the eyeball.

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