Question

use the word elements to identify the correct medical term. select the correct answer to answer each question (lo 2.2) 1. which medical term has an element meaning to flow profusely? a. dentistry b. endocardium c. hemorrhage d. pyrexia e. diagnosis 2. which medical term has an element meaning a structure? a. endocarditis b. cardiologist c. endocardium d. dental e. cardiology 3. which medical term has an element meaning condition? a. pyrexia b. murmur c. diagnoses d. hemostasis e. gastroenterology 4. which medical term has an element meaning inflammation? a. gastroenterologist b. gastritis c. gastrologist d. gastric e. gastrology 5. which medical term has an element meaning knowledge of an abnormal condition? a. murmur b. diagnosis c. convulsion d. seizure e. pyrexia

Explanation:

1. "Hemorrhage" has "rrhage" which means to flow profusely.
2. "Endocardium" has "ium" which often indicates a structure.
3. "Pyrexia" has "ia" which can denote a condition.
4. "Gastritis" has "itis" which means inflammation.
5. "Diagnosis" implies knowledge of an abnormal condition.

Answer:

1. c. hemorrhage
2. c. endocardium
3. a. pyrexia
4. b. gastritis
5. b. diagnosis