Medical Terminology for Health Professions, Spiral bound Version (MindTap Course List)
Medical Terminology for Health Professions, Spiral bound Version (MindTap Course List)
8th Edition
ISBN: 9781305634350
Author: Ann Ehrlich, Carol L. Schroeder, Laura Ehrlich, Katrina A. Schroeder
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 2, Problem 1LE
Definition Correct Answer Possible Answers
fat ___________________ aden/o
front ___________________ adip/o
gland ___________________ anter/o
specialist ___________________ -ologist
study of ___________________ -ology
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Summary Introduction

To determine:

The word part that describes “fat.”

Introduction:

Fat is a type of nutrient that is taken by human beings from their diet. Fats play an important role in body. It stores energy, and also provides insulation to the body. Fat is used by the body as a fuel source.

Answer to Problem 1LE

Correct answer:

fat: adip/o

Explanation of Solution

The word part “adip/o” means for fat. Adip/o is used for fat tissues and fat cells. For example, the fat cells of the body are known as adipocytes. In the word adipocytes, the meaning of word part adipo is fat and cytes is used for cells. The connective tissues that are composed of fats and insulate the body are known as adipose tissues. Hence, the word part adipo means fat.

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Medical Terminology for Health Professions, Spiral bound Version (MindTap Course List)

Ch. 2 - Prob. 11LECh. 2 - Prob. 12LECh. 2 - Prob. 13LECh. 2 - Prob. 14LECh. 2 - Prob. 15LECh. 2 - A/An _______________________ is acquired in a...Ch. 2 - Prob. 17LECh. 2 - Prob. 18LECh. 2 - Prob. 19LECh. 2 - Prob. 20LECh. 2 - The genetic disorder in which an essential...Ch. 2 - The inflammation of a gland is known as...Ch. 2 - Prob. 23LECh. 2 - Prob. 24LECh. 2 - A physician focusing on the general medical care...Ch. 2 - Definition Correct Answer Possible Answers above...Ch. 2 - Prob. 27LECh. 2 - Prob. 28LECh. 2 - Prob. 29LECh. 2 - Prob. 30LECh. 2 - The term __________ refers to the entire lower...Ch. 2 - The study of how genes are transferred from...Ch. 2 - A specialist in the study of the outbreaks of...Ch. 2 - The ____________________ secrete chemical...Ch. 2 - Prob. 35LECh. 2 - The mesantry is a fused double layer of the...Ch. 2 - Prob. 37LECh. 2 - Prob. 38LECh. 2 - The protective covering for all of the internal...Ch. 2 - An abnormolly is any deviation from what is...Ch. 2 - Prob. 41LECh. 2 - Prob. 42LECh. 2 - Prob. 43LECh. 2 - Prob. 44LECh. 2 - Prob. 45LECh. 2 - Prob. 46LECh. 2 - The term meaning situated in the back is...Ch. 2 - The body is divided into anterior and posterior...Ch. 2 - The body is divided into equal vertical left and...Ch. 2 - Part of the elbow is formed by the...Ch. 2 - Prob. 51LECh. 2 - The study of the functions of the structures of...Ch. 2 - Prob. 53LECh. 2 - An unfavorable response to prescribed medical...Ch. 2 - The genetic structures located within the nucleus...Ch. 2 - An adenectomy is the surgical removal of a gland....Ch. 2 - Hormones are secreted directly into the...Ch. 2 - A histologist is a specialist in the study of the...Ch. 2 - The term retroperitoneal means located behind the...Ch. 2 - An epidemiologist is a specialist in the study of...Ch. 2 - The study of the causes of diseases is known as...Ch. 2 - Prob. 62LECh. 2 - A pandemic is an outbreak of a disease occurring...Ch. 2 - Prob. 64LECh. 2 - Prob. 65LECh. 2 - Mr. Tseng died of cholera during a sudden and...Ch. 2 - Brenda Farmers doctor could not find any physical...Ch. 2 - Gerald Carlson was infected with hepatitis B...Ch. 2 - To become a specialist in the study and analysis...Ch. 2 - Prob. 70LECh. 2 - Jose Ortega complained of pain in the lower right...Ch. 2 - Prob. 72LECh. 2 - Tracy Ames has a bladder inflammation. This organ...Ch. 2 - Prob. 74LECh. 2 - Prob. 75LECh. 2 - Debbie Sanchez fell against a rock and injured her...Ch. 2 - Prob. 77LECh. 2 - An ________________________ is a malignant tumor...Ch. 2 - Nerve cells and blood vessels are surrounded and...Ch. 2 - A mothers consumption of alcohol during pregnancy...Ch. 2 - The term meaning the surgical repair of a muscle...Ch. 2 - Prob. 82LECh. 2 - The term meaning an abnormal condition of the...Ch. 2 - Prob. 84LECh. 2 - The term meaning the surgical removal of part of a...Ch. 2 - Prob. 86LECh. 2 - Prob. 87LECh. 2 - The term meaning an abnormal condition of the...Ch. 2 - Prob. 89LECh. 2 - Prob. 90LECh. 2 - This is the right...Ch. 2 - Prob. 92LECh. 2 - Prob. 93LECh. 2 - Prob. 94LECh. 2 - Prob. 95LECh. 2 - Prob. 96LECh. 2 - Prob. 97LECh. 2 - This arrow is pointing in a/an...Ch. 2 - Prob. 99LECh. 2 - Prob. 100LECh. 2 - Prob. 1WPRCh. 2 - Prob. 2WPRCh. 2 - Prob. 3WPRCh. 2 - Prob. 4WPRCh. 2 - Prob. 5WPRCh. 2 - Prob. 6WPRCh. 2 - Prob. 7WPRCh. 2 - Definition Correct Answer Possible Answers nose...Ch. 2 - Prob. 9WPRCh. 2 - Definition Correct Answer Possible Answers nose...Ch. 2 - Prob. 11WPRCh. 2 - Prob. 12WPRCh. 2 - Prob. 13WPRCh. 2 - Prob. 14WPRCh. 2 - Prob. 15WPRCh. 2 - Prob. 16WPRCh. 2 - Prob. 17WPRCh. 2 - Prob. 18WPRCh. 2 - Prob. 19WPRCh. 2 - Prob. 20WPRCh. 2 - Prob. 21WPRCh. 2 - Prob. 22WPRCh. 2 - Prob. 23WPRCh. 2 - Prob. 24WPRCh. 2 - Prob. 25WPRCh. 2 - Prob. 26WPRCh. 2 - Prob. 27WPRCh. 2 - Prob. 28WPRCh. 2 - Prob. 29WPRCh. 2 - Prob. 30WPRCh. 2 - The term _________________ means the surgical...Ch. 2 - Prob. 32WPRCh. 2 - Prob. 33WPRCh. 2 - Prob. 34WPRCh. 2 - Prob. 35WPRCh. 2 - Prob. 36WPRCh. 2 - Prob. 37WPRCh. 2 - Prob. 38WPRCh. 2 - Prob. 39WPRCh. 2 - The term _________________ ECG means a record or...Ch. 2 - Prob. 41WPRCh. 2 - Prob. 42WPRCh. 2 - Prob. 43WPRCh. 2 - Prob. 44WPRCh. 2 - Prob. 45WPRCh. 2 - ________ pyel/o means pus. Ch. 2 - Prob. 47WPRCh. 2 - Prob. 48WPRCh. 2 - Prob. 49WPRCh. 2 - Prob. 50WPRCh. 2 - Prob. 1WPTCh. 2 - Prob. 2WPTCh. 2 - Prob. 3WPTCh. 2 - Prob. 4WPTCh. 2 - Prob. 5WPTCh. 2 - Prob. 6WPTCh. 2 - Prob. 7WPTCh. 2 - Prob. 8WPTCh. 2 - Prob. 9WPTCh. 2 - Prob. 10WPTCh. 2 - Prob. 11WPTCh. 2 - Prob. 12WPTCh. 2 - Definition Correct Answer Possible Answers tumor...Ch. 2 - Prob. 14WPTCh. 2 - Prob. 15WPTCh. 2 - Prob. 16WPTCh. 2 - Prob. 17WPTCh. 2 - Prob. 18WPTCh. 2 - Prob. 19WPTCh. 2 - Prob. 20WPTCh. 2 - Prob. 21WPTCh. 2 - Prob. 22WPTCh. 2 - Prob. 23WPTCh. 2 - Prob. 24WPTCh. 2 - Prob. 25WPTCh. 2 - Prob. 26WPTCh. 2 - Prob. 27WPTCh. 2 - Prob. 28WPTCh. 2 - Prob. 29WPTCh. 2 - Prob. 30WPTCh. 2 - Prob. 31WPTCh. 2 - Prob. 32WPTCh. 2 - Prob. 33WPTCh. 2 - The term meaning to suture the ends of a severed...Ch. 2 - Abnormal softening of the nerves is called...Ch. 2 - A specialist in diagnosing and treating disorders...Ch. 2 - Prob. 37WPTCh. 2 - The death of the walls of blood vessels is...Ch. 2 - The abnormal hardening of the walls of blood...Ch. 2 - The abnormal narrowing of a blood vessel is...Ch. 2 - Prob. 41WPTCh. 2 - The process of recording a picture of blood...Ch. 2 - The surgical repair of an artery is a/an...Ch. 2 - Prob. 44WPTCh. 2 - The surgical removal of all or part of the colon...Ch. 2 - The abnormal softening of muscle tissue is...Ch. 2 - The term meaning any abnormal condition of the...Ch. 2 - Prob. 48WPTCh. 2 - Prob. 49WPTCh. 2 - The term meaning a surgical incision into a vein...Ch. 2 - Identify and discuss the examples of the potential...Ch. 2 - Describe how bloodborne, airborne, and food-borne...Ch. 2 - Discuss what might happen in a school if a...Ch. 2 - When treating a bloody wound, the caregiver is...
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