Translate the medical term tibialgia as literally as possible.

A. Tibia pain
B. Finger pain
C. Arm pain
D. Tendon pain
E. Femur pain


Answer: A

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Fill in the blank with the right word.

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Choose the item in column 2 that best matches each item in column 1.

1) dermis 2) basal layer 3) keratin 4) subcutaneous layer 5) sebum 6) ichthyoderma 7) onychophagia 8) keloid 9) pallor 10) nevus 11) diaphoresis 12) purpura 13) urticaria 14) macule 15) purulent 16) fissure 17) vesicle 18) decubitus ulcer 19) scabies 20) pediculosis 21) rubella 22) tinea capitis 23) alopecia 24) onychia 25) curettage A) uses a scraper B) ringworm C) middle layer of skin D) baldness E) hives F) a blister G) infected nail bed H) pigmented skin blemish I) primarily composed of fat tissue J) skin hemorrhages due to fragile blood vessels K) pressure sore L) abnormal paleness of the skin M) mite infestation N) deepest layer of the epidermis O) nail biting P) German measles Q) flat, discolored area R) hypertrophic scar S) lice infestation T) crack-like lesion U) containing pus V) oil that lubricates the skin W) profuse sweating X) scaly skin Y) hard protein found in hair and nails

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What does the suffix -rrhea mean?

A) flow, discharge B) rupture C) stopping D) bursting forth

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A combining vowel is NOT used when:

a. Between two word roots b. The suffix begins with a consonant c. The suffix begins with a vowel d. Between a prefix and word root

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