Translate the term lymphocyte as literally as possible.

"Lymph cell"

Build a medical term that means "a disease of the thymus."

Thymopathy

An instrument used to measure blood pressure is called a(n):

sphygmomanometer.

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term erythrocytosis?

erythro (red) + cyt (cell) + osis (condition) = "red cell condition": abnormal increase in the number of red blood cells

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term lymphedema?

lymph (lymph) + edema (swelling) = swelling caused by abnormal accumulation of lymph, usually in the extremities

The following lab results were found in a patient’s Hospital Progress Note:

Labs

Total bilirubin: 6.2

Hgb: 9.2; WBC: 20.2; PLT: 24.

PT and PTT both elevated.

Microangiopathic hemolysis seen on peripheral smear.

Which of the following is a correct interpretation of the data?

Hemoglobin = 9.2

White Blood Count = 20.2

Platelet count = 24

Prothrombin and partial thromboplastin times are elevated

Translate the term splenolysis as literally as possible.

"Spleen breakdown"; breakdown (destruction) of spleen tissue

Which statement shows the correct relationship between the terms antibody and antigen?

• "Antibody" is actually a shortened form of antitoxic (against poison) body; the body views most antigens as poison and thus produces an antibody in defense.
• An antibody is a substance produced by the body in response to an antigen.
• An antigen is a substance that causes the body to produce antibodies.
• All of these.
• None of these.

All of these.

Translate the term lymphadenectomy.

Surgical removal of a lymph node

The formation of a blood clot is called:

thrombosis.

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term hypercoagulability?

hyper (over) + coagul (coagulation) + ability (ability) = increased ability of the blood to coagulate

Translate the term hepatosplenomegaly as literally as possible.

Liver spleen enlargement

Which of the following roots is NOT part of the lymph system?

• cyt/o
• lymph/o
• splen/o
• thym/o
• tonsill/o

cyt/o

Build a medical term that means "lymph vessel record."

Lymphangiogram

Which is the correct breakdown of the medical term phlebarteriectasia into its component parts?

phleb/arteri/ectasia

Which is the correct breakdown of the medical term hemostatic?

hemo/static

Which of the following statements is NOT true about the abbreviation ITP?

• It stands for idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura.
• It is related to a low platelet count.
• It is related to an elevated white blood count.
• It is related to a red blood cell count.
• None of these are true.

It is related to an elevated white blood count.

Translate the term hyperlipidemia as literally as possible.

"Over fat blood condition"; excessive fat in the blood

Which of the following is a correct definition for the abbreviation NCAT?

No cervical adenopathy or tenderness

Which word part refers to the blood’s ability to form clots?

coagul/o