Master Medical Terminology Basics: Online Learning for Healthcare Professionals

Question 1

Which prefix means "within"?

Accepted Answer

Endo

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Hyper

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Tachy

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Brady

Question 2

Which prefix indicates a position 'after'?

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post-

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ante-

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intra-

Question 3

Which root word refers to 'joint'?

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arthr-

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derm-

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cephal-

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cardi-

Question 4

Identify the combining form that means 'muscle'.

Accepted Answer

myo-

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oste-

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gastr-

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neur-

Question 5

What is the abbreviation for 'intravenous'?

Accepted Answer

IV

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PO

Answer

IM

Question 6

Translate the medical term 'cephalalgia' into its common name.

Accepted Answer

Headache

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Earache

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Stomachache

Question 7

Which of the following is the plural form of 'bacterium'?

Accepted Answer

Bacteria

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Bactérias

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Bacterias

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Bacteriums

Question 8

Identify the term that describes 'excessive thirst'.

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Polydipsia

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Polyuria

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Polysomnolence

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Polyphagia

Question 9

Which ethical principle in healthcare emphasizes doing what is best for the patient?

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Beneficence

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Justice

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Autonomy

Question 10

Which of the following Latin suffixes indicates a condition or disease?

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-itis

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-ology

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-ectomy

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-phobia

Question 11

Which prefix means 'outside' or 'beyond'?

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extra-

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peri-

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intra-

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sub-

Question 12

The root word 'cardi/' refers to which part of the body?

Accepted Answer

Heart

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Brain

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Lungs

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Stomach

Question 13

Which suffix is used to indicate inflammation?

Accepted Answer

-itis

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-osis

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-oma

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-ectomy

Question 14

Which of the following medical terms correctly describes a condition of rapid heartbeat?

Accepted Answer

Tachycardia

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Bradycardia

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Arrhythmia

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Palpitation

Question 15

The prefix 'hemi-' means:

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Half

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Quarter

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Double

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Whole

Question 16

The root word 'gastr/' refers to:

Accepted Answer

Stomach

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Pancreas

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Liver

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Intestine

Question 17

Which suffix indicates a surgical removal?

Accepted Answer

-ectomy

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-algia

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-osis

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-itis

Question 18

The combining form 'neur/' means:

Accepted Answer

Nerve

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Bone

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Muscle

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Blood vessel

Question 19

Which of the following medical terms describes a condition of high blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

Hypertension

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Leukemia

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Hypotension

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Anemia

Question 20

The suffix "-ectomy" is used to indicate:

Accepted Answer

Surgical removal

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Inflammation

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Disorder

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Condition

Question 21

Which of the following root words represents the concept of "heart"?

Accepted Answer

cardi/o

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cephal/o

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gastr/o

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hepat/o

Question 22

The combining form "tachy-" signifies:

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Rapid

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Slow

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Abnormal

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Inflamed

Question 23

Which medical term refers to the region located above the clavicle?

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Supraclavicular

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Infracostal

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Subcutaneous

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Transabdominal

Question 24

The term "tachycardia" most accurately describes:

Accepted Answer

Rapid heart rate

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Slow heart rate

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Irregular heart rate

Question 25

Which prefix denotes a location "below" or "deficient"?

Accepted Answer

Hypo-

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Peri-

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Hyper-

Question 26

The suffix "-itis" is commonly used to indicate:

Accepted Answer

Inflammation

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Disorder

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Surgical removal

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Condition

Question 27

Which of the following root words represents the concept of "liver"?

Accepted Answer

hepat/o

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cardi/o

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gastr/o

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cephal/o

Question 28

The combining form "brady-" typically signifies:

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Slow

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Inflamed

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Abnormal

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Rapid

Question 29

Which of the following medical prefixes means "within" or "inside"?

Accepted Answer

endo-

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peri-

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hyper-

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hypo-

Question 30

The medical suffix "-itis" indicates:

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inflammation

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abnormality

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condition

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removal

Question 31

Which of the following is the correct medical root word for "heart"?

Accepted Answer

cardi-

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osteo-

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myo-

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pulmo-

Question 32

The correct medical combining form for "bone marrow" is:

Accepted Answer

myel-

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nerve

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muscle

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joint

Question 33

Which of the following medical abbreviations stands for "intravenous"?

Accepted Answer

IV

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PO

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SC

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IM

Question 34

The medical term "homeostasis" refers to:

Accepted Answer

the body's ability to maintain a stable internal environment despite external changes

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the process of healing after an injury

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the body's response to infection

Question 35

Which of the following is a common symptom of high blood pressure (hypertension)?

Accepted Answer

headache

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diarrhea

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cough

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fever

Question 36

What is the medical term for a surgical procedure that involves removing a portion of a bone?

Accepted Answer

ostectomy

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osteopathy

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osteogenesis

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osteotomy

Question 37

Which of the following is the most comprehensive way to maintain good health?

Accepted Answer

eat a balanced diet, exercise regularly, and get enough sleep

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avoid doctors

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take supplements

Question 38

Which prefix means "abnormal condition of"?

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Dys

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Hyper

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Hypo

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Tachy

Question 39

The suffix "-itis" indicates:

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Inflammation

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Surgical removal

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Biopsy

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Cancerous growth

Question 40

Which root word refers to the "heart"?

Accepted Answer

Cardio

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Osteo

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Hemat

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Nephro

Question 41

Which combining form signifies "small"?

Accepted Answer

-Micro

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-Kilo

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-Centi

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-Mega

Question 42

The term "tachycardia" refers to:

Accepted Answer

Rapid heartbeat

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Enlarged heart

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Inflammation of the heart

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Congestive heart failure

Question 43

Which prefix denotes "within" or "inside"?

Accepted Answer

Intra

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Peri

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Sub

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Retro

Question 44

The root word "nephro" pertains to:

Accepted Answer

Kidney

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Liver

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Heart

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Stomach

Question 45

Which combining form signifies "large"?

Accepted Answer

-Mega

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-Kilo

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-Micro

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-Centi

Question 46

The term "osteoporosis" means:

Accepted Answer

Porous bone

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Cancer of the bones

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Inflammation of the bones

Question 47

Which prefix is often used to indicate "below" or "deficient"?

Accepted Answer

Hypo

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Inter

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Peri

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Hyper

Question 48

Which of the following prefixes means 'above' or 'excessive'?

Accepted Answer

hyper-

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infra-

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hypo-

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inter-

Question 49

The suffix '-ectomy' primarily indicates:

Accepted Answer

surgical removal

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study of

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abnormal condition

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inflammation

Question 50

Which root word means 'heart'?

Accepted Answer

cardi-

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hepat-

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gastr-

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pulmon-

Question 51

The combining form 'entero-' refers to:

Accepted Answer

intestine

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stomach

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kidney

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lung

Question 52

Which of the following terms means 'inflammation of the stomach lining'?

Accepted Answer

gastritis

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bronchitis

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cystitis

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hepatitis

Question 53

The medical term 'hypertension' primarily refers to:

Accepted Answer

high blood pressure

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low blood pressure

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irregular heartbeat

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heart failure

Question 54

The root word 'myel-' means:

Accepted Answer

bone marrow

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skin

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nerve

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muscle

Question 55

Which of the following combining forms means 'joint'?

Accepted Answer

arthro-

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derm-

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osteo-

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myo-

Question 56

The medical term 'cardiovascular' primarily refers to:

Accepted Answer

heart and blood vessels

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digestive system

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brain and nervous system

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respiratory system