ENG 164
English for Medicine
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I.
Use the suffixes and the nouns in the table below to form five medical terms
(adjectives) meaning pertaining to…
(2.5 marks)
-al
-ic
-iac
heart
brain
skin
nose
stomach
cardiac
encephalic
dermal
nasal
gastric
II.
Fill in the blanks with suitable medical terms.
(5 marks)
1.
cryotherapy is treatment using cold temperature.
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pelvis is lower part of the trunk of the body.
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chondroma is benign tumor of cartilage.
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Computed tomography (CT) scan is series of cross-sectional x-ray images.
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Iron deficiency anemia is low iron levels that lead to low hemoglobin
concentration.
III.
Match column "A" (Problems) with column "B" (Specialists). Put your
answers in the boxes below.
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1. ear, nose and throat /d
2. inflammation of gland / g
3. lack of blood / f
4. mental disorder / l
5. dysentery / i
6. pain in knees /h
7. red and swollen eyes / j
8. sarcoma / e
9. lung diseases /a
10. biopsy / c
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pulmonologist
internist
pathologist
otolaryngologist
oncologist
hematologist
endocrinologist
rheumatologist
gastroenterologist
ophthalmologist
allergist
psychiatrist
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Answer Key
Name (Arabic):
Semester: Second – (1432 – 1433 H)
Name (English):
Exam Duration: 2 Hours Form: A (Answer Key)
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Final Examination
Date: 2 / 7/ 1433 H
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Preparatory Year, Male
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JAZAN UNIVERSITY
inner lining of the uterus
3. alveolar:
pertaining to air sac of the lungs.
4. polyneuropathy:
diseases of many nerves.
5. tenorrhaphy:
suture of the tendon
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Underline the word the completes a correct the meaning.
(2.5 marks)
1. The (disk / vertebra / cartilage) is a cushion between the bones.
2. (Subtotal / Sub costal / Subcapular) means pertaining to below the ribs.
3. Loss of memory and mental abilities is called (necrosis / dementia / cephalgia).
4. Space between lungs is (peritoneum / pleura / mediastinum).
5. Recurrence of symptoms of an illness is a/an (resection / remission /relapse).
VI.
Define the following pathological terms and treatment procedure. (5 marks)
1. asthma:is difficulty in breathing caused by a spasm of the bronchial tubes or a
swelling of their mucous membrane lining
2. Dialysis is the complete separation of wastes from the blood when the kidneys
fail
3. Fibroids is a benign growth of muscle tissue in the uterus
4 .Semen analysis is the measurement of the number, shape and motility of sperm
cells
5.Thoracentesis surgical puncture of the chest to remove fluid
VII.
Write the meanings of the following combining forms.
1. lapar/o:
abdomen
2. epitheli/o: skin, surface tissue
3. axill/o:
armpit (underarm)
4. oste/o:
bone
5. neur/o:
nerve
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2. endometrium:
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lack of urine formed by the kidney.
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1. anuria:
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Give the meaning of each of the following terms.
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IV.
Complete the following sentences using the terms listed below
orchiopexy
1. syncope is the sudden loss of consciousness.
2. cirrhosis is a liver disease with deterioration of the lever cells.
3. Spitting up of blood is called hemoptysis.
4. Subtance that is used as a radiopaque contrast medium for x-ray examination of
the digestive tract is known as barium.
5. orchiopexy is the surgical fixation of the testicle into its proper location within
the scrotum.
IX.
Underline the medical terms that best complete the meanings of the sentences
in following medical vignettes.
(5 marks)
Gassim had noticed bright red rectal bleeding for several days when he finally
saw his family practitioner. This physician referred him to a/an (endocrinologist,
urologist, gastroenterologist). A (laparoscopy, colonoscopy, bronchoscopy) was
scheduled, which revealed a large pedunculated (on a stalk) polyp (benign
growth) in the descending colon. The polyp was resected and sent to the
(pathology, hematology, infectious disease) department for evaluation.
Fortunately, it was a noncancerous or (malignant, metastatic, benign) lesion.
Gassim will need follow-up (laparotomy, endoscopy, laparoscopy).
X.
A. Do as directed.
(5 marks)
1. Sister Wafa, the head nurse, gave the instruction. (add commas)
2. The medicines are prepared a pharmacist. (correct the verb)
3. I feel tired today because I didn’t sleep well. ( any possible answer)
4. Ibn Sina, the famous Arab scholar, wrote more than 200 books. (underline the
appositive)
5. My brother couldn’t go to school because he was very sick. (underline the
result)
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hemoptysis
conization
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syncope
cirrhosis
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rectocele
angiography
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barium
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VIII.
B. Do as shown between brackets. Make any necessary changes.
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1. He saw the doctor. He had stomach problem. (use therefore)
He had stomach problems . Therefore, he saw the doctor.
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Ali smoked for 45 years, so he has lung problems now.
4. Measles patients are kept in bed. Patients of the flu need bed rest. (use similarly)
Measles patients are kept in bed. Similarly, patients of the flu need bed rest.
5. Vitamin E can be obtained from green vegetables. Vitamin C can be obtained
from citrus fruit. (use by contrast)
Vitamin E can be obtained from green vegetables. By contrast, vitamin E can be
obtained from citrus fruit.
6. Touch a hepatitis patient. Wear protective clothes.
(use before)
Wear protective clothes before you touch a hepatitis patient .
7. Ali was taking antibiotics. Ali had a viral infection. (use although)
Ali had a viral infection although he was taking antibiotics.
8. Begin the examination. Introduce yourself to the patient. ( use after that)
Introduce yourself to the patient . After that begin the examination.
9. Collect the files from the clerk. Put them in order of appointment.
(use then)
Collect the files from the clerk. Then, put them in order of appointment.
10. Change your clothes . Go to the X-ray room. (use next)
Change your clothes . Next, go to the X-ray room.
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3. Ali has lung problems now. Ali smoked for 45 years. (use so)
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Some infections cannot be treated, such as viral infections.
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(use such as)
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2. Some infections cannot be treated. For instance, viral infections cannot be treated.
XI.
Write a well-organized paragraph on the chosen title below.
Use a topic sentence, transitions and correct punctuation. You may use the
following words and phrases.
(10 marks)
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Reasons for Backaches
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spine pain
eating too much / joints pressure
not correct
muscle strain
back injuries
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sleeping on a badly made mattress /
obesity /
poor posture /
Incorrect sitting and standing /
incorrect lifting /