Dental Terminology
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Course Introduction
Dental Terminology provides students with a foundational understanding of the vocabulary and language used in dentistry. The course covers essential terms related to dental anatomy, procedures, diseases, instruments, and materials. Emphasis is placed on correct pronunciation, spelling, and usage of dental terms to facilitate effective communication within dental teams and with patients. By mastering dental terminology, students are better prepared to comprehend dental literature, chart patient information accurately, and perform efficiently in various dental healthcare settings.
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Medical Terminology A Short Course 7th Edition by Davi Ellen Chabner
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Chapter 1: Basic Word Structure
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Q1) The combining form meaning "joint" is:
A) aden/o
B) -itis
C) -algia
D) arthr/o
E) oste/o
Answer: D
Q2) ophthalm/o
A)disease
B)bone
C)white
D)flesh
E)tumor
F)nose
G)nerve
H)clot
I)kidney
J)eye
K)mind
Answer: J
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Chapter 2: Organization of the Body
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Q1) The combining form coccyg/o means :
A) tailbone
B) skull
C) sacrum
D) pelvic bone
E) pleura
Answer: A
Q2) The combining form anter/o means :
A) peritoneum (membrane surrounding abdomen)
B) space between the lungs (mediastinum)
C) side
D) front
E) back of body (behind)
Answer: D
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Chapter 3: Suffixes
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Q1) Surgical puncture to remove fluid from the sac around the fetus is called:
A) arthrocentesis
B) arteriosclerosis
C) hysterectomy
D) laparotomy
E) amniocentesis
Answer: E
Q2) Treatment using drugs is called:
A) chemotherapy
B) radiotherapy
C) hemodialysis
D) angioplasty
E) myelography
Answer: A
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Chapter 4: Prefixes
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Q1) A return of signs and symptoms of illness is called:
A) remission
B) resection
C) prolapse
D) prosthesis
E) relapse
Q2) The condition of being unable to breathe is called:
A) atrophy
B) tachypnea
C) dysplasia
D) dyspnea
E) apnea
Q3) A membrane that surrounds bone is:
A) pericardium
B) peritoneum
C) diaphragm
D) mediastinum
E) periosteum
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Chapter 5: Medical Specialists and Case Reports
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Q1) cardiologist
A)hyperthyroidism
B)cystitis
C)vocal cord polyps, cancer
D)cervical dysplasia
E)pneumonectomy
F)arthroscopy
G)arrhythmia
H)drug treatment of breast cancer
I)sickle cell anemia
J)resection of a brain tumor
Q2) A specialist in treating glandular disorders is a(n):
A) gastroenterologist
B) rheumatologist
C) endocrinologist
D) hematologist
E) otolaryngologist
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Chapter 6: Abbreviations, Acronyms, Symbols, and Eponyms
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Q1) DOE
A)Machine that aids with breathing
B)Difficult breathing on exertion
C)Gas expelled from the lungs
D)Blood test to measure oxygen and carbon dioxide
E)Tests that measure breathing function of lungs
F)Blood clot in the lung
G)Posterior/anterior and lateral lung x-rays are taken
H)Airway opened, breathing restored, and circulation restored
I)Infection in the throat or upper airway
J)Chronic bronchitis and emphysema are examples
Q2) TURP
A)Blood test to detect prostate cancer
B)Resection of the prostate gland
C)Pertaining to the reproductive organs and urinary tract
D)Nonmalignant growth of prostate gland tissue
E)Technique that uses a laser to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia
F)Ultrasound imaging of the prostate gland
G)Examination of the prostate gland through the rectum
H)Syphilis or gonorrhea
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Chapter 7: Diagnostic Tests and Procedures
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Q1) IBD
A)Stomach and intestines
B)Organ below the liver; stores bile
C)Intravenous feeding
D)Crohn disease and ulcerative colitis
E)Placement of a tube from the nose into the stomach
F)X-ray examination of the bile ducts
G)X-ray examination of the colon
H)Bilirubin, AST, ALT determination; tests of liver function
I)Visual examination of the esophagus
J)Reflux esophagitis
Q2) ROM
A)Blood test to detect prostate cancer
B)Resection of the prostate gland
C)Pertaining to the reproductive organs and urinary tract
V)Nonmalignant growth of prostate gland tissue
E)Technique that uses a laser to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia
F)Ultrasound imaging of the prostate gland
G)Examination of the prostate gland through the rectum
H)Syphilis or gonorrhea
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Chapter 8: Appendix Proficiency Exam
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Q1) An irregularity that occurs at birth is called a(n):
A) intrauterine condition
B) neonatal disorder
C) benign condition
D) congenital anomaly
E) ectopic pregnancy
Q2) A skeletal muscle may undergo _____ as a result of lack of physical exercise or as a result of neurologic or muscular disease.
A) aphasia
B) hypertrophy
C) hypertension
D) atrophy
E) nephrosis
Q3) An acute condition continues over a long period of time.
A)True
B)False
Q4) A doctor who performs autopsies and biopsies is an oncologist.
A)True
B)False
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