A patient had a cystectomy. What does the root of this word mean?
A. Kidney
B. Tube
C. Bladder
D. Meatus
I chose C
A pyelogram was performed on a 43-year-old patient. The root word means
A. trough, basin, pelvis
B. ureter, urethra
C. bladder, urine
D. kidney, medulla
I chose A
Both are right.
To determine the meaning of the root word in the first question, "cystectomy," we can break the word down into its component parts. The prefix "cyst-" refers to the bladder, and the suffix "-ectomy" means surgical removal. Therefore, "cystectomy" means the surgical removal of the bladder. The correct answer is C - bladder.
In the second question, we need to analyze the root word in "pyelogram." Again, breaking down the word, the prefix "pyel-" refers to the renal pelvis, which is the basin-like structure in the kidney. Therefore, the correct answer is A - trough, basin, pelvis.
By understanding the meaning of the root words, you were able to correctly answer both questions. Remember that breaking down medical terms into their components can often help you determine the meanings of unfamiliar words.