In each blank, try to type in the
word that is missing. If you've
typed in the correct word, the
blank will turn green.
If your not sure what answer should be entered, press the space bar and the next missing letter will be displayed. When you are all done, you should look back over all your answers and review the ones in red. These ones in red are the ones which you needed help on. Question: a, an Answer: without- Prefix anencephalic-without a brain Medical: The baby was born (without a brain) Everyday:The letter was sent from an anonymous (without a name) fan. Question: abAnswer: away from-Prefix Abduction- away from, rotate Med: The physical therapist told the patient that he needed to concentrate on exercises that promote abduction (away from, rotate). Ev:The was abducted (taken away) from his parents by the kidnapper. Question: adAnswer: toward-Prefix adduction (toward, rotate) Medical Sentence: The physical therapist told the patient that he needed to concentrate on exercises that promote adduction (toward) . Every: The child enjoyed reading great adventures (toward a venture). Question: Answer: pain- Prefix or Suffix(mostly suffix) Medical Sentence: The slipped disc was causing sciatic neuralgia (nerve pain) down the 's leg. Question: anteAnswer: ; wall part- Prefix or Suffix antepartum (before birth) Medical Sentence: The antepartum (before birth) mother was admitted to the labor and delivery ward. Everyday: The artifacts came from an antediluvian (before the biblical flood) time period. Question: Answer: against- Prefix antibacterial(against bacteria) Medical Sentence: Hands should be washed with a good antibacterial (against ) soap. Everyday Sentence: The father added antifreeze (against freeze) to the family car. Question: biAnswer: two,double- Prefix bilateral-two sides Medical Sentence: The accident victim suffered bilateral (two sides) abrasions to his face and arms. Sentence: The bilingual (two languages) student had no trouble learning medical terminology. Question: Answer: slow-Prefix or Suffix bradycardia-slow heartbeat Medical Sentence: The patient required a permanent pacemaker due to his chronic bradycardia (slow heartbeat) . Note: Chronic continuous; the opposite might be transient or intermittent. Question: Answer: around-prefix circumrenal-around the kidney Medi: The patient's ecchymosis was mostly circumrenal around the kidney. Note: Ecchymosis means condition of . This is often confused with hematoma. Question: co, Answer: together-Prefix or Suffix concentric-together center, same center Medical Sentence: The twins were born with a concentric (together center) placenta. Everyday-We must coexist(live ) Question: Answer: down or away from- Prefix or Suffix dehydrate-away from hydration M:The athlete required IV (intravenous) supplements due to his dehydration (away from ). E:The politician complained that the reporter defamed (lowered respect of) his reputation. Question: desisAnswer: binding, fixation of- Prefix or Suffix(mostly suffix) arthrodesis-surgical fixation of a joint Medical Sentence: Arthrodesis (surgical fixation of a joint) was for the retired football player. Question: diaAnswer: through-Prefix or Suffix -through the placenta Medical Sentence: During delivery, the patient suffered an accidental diaplacental (through the placenta) tear. Everyday Sentence: The pattern called for a diagonal (angled through) cut. Question: Answer: difficult,abnormal-Prefix dysemia-abnormal blood Medical Sentence: The lab tests showed varying conditions of dysemia (abnormal ) . Everyday Sentence: A virus rendered the computer dysfunctional (not functional) . Question: Answer: outside-Prefix ectocornea-outer layer of the cornea Medical: The doctor indicated that the to the ectocornea (outer layer of the cornea) would heal in a couple of days. Everyday: The Ghostbusters were afraid of the ectoplasm (outside substance). Question: ectomyAnswer: excision-Prefix or suffix(mostly suffix) tonsillectomy-tonsil removal Medical Sentence: The child was given ice cream after her tonsillectomy (tonsil ) . Question: Answer: within-Prefix endogastric (within the stomach) Medical Sentence: The endogastric (within the stomach) tube was inserted through the right nare of the patient. Note: Nare means . Question: Answer: outer, on top of,over-Prefix -top of stomach Medical Sentence: The patient complained of epigastric (top of stomach) pains. Everyday Sentence: The banquet table was full of epicurean (top of the line, the best) delights. Question: exoAnswer: away from-Prefix exophthalmus-eyes bulging away from Med: The patient had a congenital exophthalmus (bulging eyes) condition. Note: Congenital means was born with the condition. E: The (away from normal) animals were a great attraction at the zoo. Question: extraAnswer: outside,beyond-Prefix or Suffix extrasensory-beyond Med:The patient developed acute extrasensory (beyond senses) hearing since he became blind. Note: Acute means severe or intense. E Sports are an extracurricular activity. Question: Answer: iron-Prefix ferrokinetics-study of iron metabolism Med:The patient was referred to a physician who specializes in ferrokinetics. Note: Anemia is usually treated with some sort of iron supplement. Iron is needed by the body to assist in clotting. Question: Answer: before-Prefix or Suffix forehead-before head Med:The laceration was on the right side of the forehead about two centimeters above the eyebrow. Note: A is a cut. A contusion is a bruise. E:The forecast called for rain. Question: formAnswer: shape of-Prefix or Suffix reniform-kidney-shaped Medical Sentence: The has a reniform (kidney-shaped) appearance. Everyday Sentence: The formula (shape of method study) was very difficult to understand. Question: Answer: ,record-Prefix or Suffix graphospasm-writer's cramp Med: The nursing student developed a graphospasm from writing her assigned care plans. Note: A care plan is a written plan of care, designed by a nurse, for a patient in the hospital. Question: Answer: half-Prefix hemiparesis-paralysis to one half of the body Medical : The patient developed hemiparesis (paralysis to one half of the body) from her stroke. Everyday Sentence: The United States is part of the Western Hemisphere (half circle). Question: ,hydroAnswer: water-Prefix hydrophobia-water, afraid of Medical Sentence: The boy who nearly drowned developed hydrophobia (fear of water). Everyday Sentence: The hydroplane (watercraft) was a novice. Question: hyperAnswer: above-Prefix hypertension-high tension Medical Sentence: The 's hypertension (high tension) was causing severe headaches. Everyday Sentence: The hyperactive (above normal activity) child's behavior was frustrating to his parents. Question: Answer: -Prefix hypothermic-below temperature Med: The skier was admitted to the hospital in a hypothermic condition. Every: The scientist's hypothesis (underlying reason) relied on the fact that all the matter and energy in the universe remains constant. |
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