SEER Training Modules
11/27/12 - The NCI is working on updating materials.

Term

1. hyperspenism

2. phonocardiography

3. hepatolysis

Definition

1. destruction of liver cells
2. graphic recording of heart sounds
3. excessive activity of the spleen

Answer:

1. hypersplenism — c. excessive activity of the spleen
   Hyper- is a prefix meaning excessive, above, overactive.
2. phonocardiography — b. graphic recording of heart sounds
   This is a good example of how nay number of elements can be combined to form new words.
   • phon: toot word
   • o: combining vowel
   • cardi: root word
   • o: combining vowel
   • graph: root word
3. hepatolysis — a. destruction of liver cells
   You already have learned that the suffix -lysis means breakdown or destruction of.

An important part of any physical examination includes a thorough visual examination of the patient. During this time, the physician will note whether or not the patient is overweight (obese). In addition, the condition of the skin will be noted. Three terms referring to skin conditions are as follows:

• dermatitis — inflammation of the skin
• jaundice — yellowish pigmentation of the skin, tissues, and body fluids caused by the deposition of bile pigments
• pallor — paleness; absence of skin coloration