Use cephal/o to build a word that means surgical puncture of the head: ____________________.

What does “steth/o-” mean? 

Mr. Jones was diagnosed with cancer resulting in a heminephrectomy. What happened?

An amniocentesis is ordered due to an abnormal ultrasound. What is occurring during the amniocentesis?

What does “crypto-” mean?

Use infra- to build a word that means pertaining to below or under the ribs (cost/o): ____________________.

An individual is admitted to the hospital due to mismanaged heart failure. While in the hospital he acquires Clostridium difficile (C Diff) due to exposure to other patients with the disease. This is best considered ________.

Which of the following is consistent with preeclampsia (toxemia)?

A healthcare provider notes that a patient is urinating excessively. Which of the following would be appropriate to include in the charting?

Build a word that means suture of a bile duct: ____________________.