CVA Veterinary Medical Terminology & Anatomy 5

Question 1

Which suffix means 'abnormal condition' or 'disease of'?

Accepted Answer

-osis

Answer

The suffix -osis means an abnormal condition or disease process, such as nephrosis (kidney disease).

Question 2

In veterinary terminology, the stifle joint in a dog corresponds to which joint in humans?

Accepted Answer

Knee

Answer

The stifle is the joint in quadrupeds that corresponds anatomically to the human knee joint.

Question 3

The term 'ipsilateral' means:

Accepted Answer

On the same side

Answer

Ipsilateral means on the same side of the body, as opposed to contralateral (opposite side).

Question 4

Which combining form refers to the urinary bladder?

Accepted Answer

Cyst/o

Answer

Cyst/o is the combining form for the urinary bladder, as in cystitis (bladder inflammation) and cystotomy (incision into the bladder).

Question 5

The prefix 'poly-' means:

Accepted Answer

Many or excessive

Answer

Poly- means many or excessive, as in polydipsia (excessive water drinking) and polyuria (excessive urination).

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