Title | Assignment 2 |
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Author | Menissa Blackwell |
Course | Medical Terminology |
Institution | Rutgers University |
Pages | 2 |
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Weekly assignment...
Assignment #2 Part I: Prefixes Complete the sentence by filling in the blank with the appropriate prefix. 1. __metatarsals are the bones beyond the ankle. 2. _multiarticular means multiple joints. 3. _hemiplegia is paralysis of half of the body.
Match each term with its associating prefix definition.
__C___ 4. Antipsychotic
A. For biotics (infectious agents)
___B__ 5. Diplopia
B. Double vision
__A___ 6. Probiotic
C. Against psychosis
__D___ 7. Unilateral
D. One side
Deconstruct each word by identifying and defining the prefix. Example: bipolar: Prefix: biMeaning: both, twice, double 8. exocrine Prefix: exo Meaning: external, on the outside, outward 9. Endocranium Prefix: endo Meaning: within 10. Antidepressant Prefix: anti Meaning: against, opposing
Part II: Suffixes
Complete each sentence by filling in the blank. 11. Removal of the appendix: appendectomy_____ 12. Bone-forming cell: osteoblasts_____ 13. Inflammation of the ear: otitis____ 14. Study of the mind: psychology____
Match each term with its associated suffix definition. ___B__ 15. Psychotropic
A. Enlargement of the heart
___A__ 16. Cardiomegaly
B. Agent that treats the mind
__C___ 17. Osteoporosis
C. Porous bones, decreased density
Deconstruct each word by identifying and defining the suffix. Example: quadriplegic Suffix: -plegic Meaning: pertaining to paralysis 18. hypodermic Suffix: ic Meaning: pertaining to 19. menorrhea Suffix: rrhea Meaning: to flow or discharge 20. rhinorrhagia Suffix: agia Meaning: pain...