Ch.1 Introduction to Medical Terminology

Write a medical term for a medical specialization that studies treatment of conditions related to the digestive system. Hint: Use the combining forms for stomach and the small intestine.

The word root “fibr” refers to fibers and is used to explain fibrous and connective tissues in the body. Which of the following medical terms is appropriate for a condition that includes chronic muscle pain as the main symptom?

Myolipoma is a rare and benign tumor that is most commonly found in the abdominal cavity. Which of the following is the correct description of this medical term?

The human heart is surrounded by pericardium, a double-walled fluid-filled sac. Tuberculosis can cause pericardial effusion, a condition in which excess fluid collects in the pericardium. Write the name of the procedure that involves the use of a syringe to drain excess fluid from the pericardium.