Medical Terminology Quizzes: Master Medical Language for Patient Care

Question 1

Which medical term specifically describes inflammation of the small intestine?

Accepted Answer

Enteritis

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Gastritis

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Colitis

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Hepatitis

Question 2

What is the medical term for a condition involving inflammation of the stomach and intestines?

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Gastroenteritis

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Gastric dilatation

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Appendicitis

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Colitis

Question 3

Which suffix is commonly used to indicate an inflammatory condition?

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-itis

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-algia

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-ectomy

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-osis

Question 4

Which medical terminology prefix indicates a location 'inside' or 'within' a structure?

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intra-

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inter-

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sub-

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super-

Question 5

Which medical term refers to abnormally high blood pressure?

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Hypertension

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Bradycardia

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Tachycardia

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Hypotension

Question 6

What does the suffix '-ectomy' typically indicate in a medical term?

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Excision or surgical removal

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Inflammation or irritation

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Abnormal condition or disease

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Tumor or growth

Question 7

What is the medical term for inflammation of the liver?

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Hepatitis

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Cirrhosis

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Jaundice

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Ascites

Question 8

In medical terminology, what does the term "pathology" refer to?

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Studying diseases, their causes, and effects

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Examining a deceased body to determine the cause of death

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Preventing illnesses

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Treating and managing ailments

Question 9

In medical terminology, what is the surgical incision into the abdominal cavity called?

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Laparotomy

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Thoracotomy

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Craniotomy

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Arthrotomy

Question 10

What does the medical term "hepatomegaly" mean?

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Enlargement of the liver

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Inflammation of the liver

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Cancer of the liver

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Infection of the liver

Question 11

In the medical field, what is the standard abbreviation for "intravenous"?

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IV

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IM

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PO

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SC

Question 12

Which medical abbreviation is used to represent the right eye?

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OD

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OS

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OU

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RE

Question 13

Which medical term refers to a condition where the number of platelets in the blood is abnormally low?

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Thrombocytopenia

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Leukopenia

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Anemia

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Neutropenia

Question 14

In a medical context, which term refers to a blood clot forming within a vein?

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Venous thrombosis

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Arterial thrombosis

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Pulmonary embolism

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Myocardial infarction

Question 15

Which category of medical terminology is **not** used to describe different aspects of the human body and its functions?

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Nutritional terms

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Anatomical terms

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Physiological terms

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Pathological terms

Question 16

Which medical suffix means inflammation?

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B. -itis

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A. -ectomy

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C. -megaly

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D. -algia

Question 17

Which medical terminology prefix usually signifies opposition or negation?

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anti-

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pro-

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retro-

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sub-

Question 18

Which medical term describes a condition where an individual experiences excessive thirst, leading to an increased intake of fluids?

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Polydipsia

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Polyuria

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Polyphagia

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Polycythemia

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a type of medical term?

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Chemical

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Anatomical

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Physiological

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Pathological

Question 20

Which medical suffix indicates a relationship or connection to something?

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-ic

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-itis

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-algia

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-ectomy

Question 21

Which combining form indicates the surgical removal of a body part or structure?

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-ectomy

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-itis

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-osis

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-algia

Question 22

Which medical term describes a heart rate that is abnormally fast?

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Tachycardia

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Bradycardia

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Arrhythmia

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Cardiomyopathy

Question 23

In medical terminology, what is the term for a blood clot that forms in a vein?

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Thrombus

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Embolus

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Hematoma

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Edema

Question 24

Which suffix is most commonly used in medical terms related to surgical procedures?

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-ectomy

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-itis

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-able

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-ology

Question 25

What does the prefix "tachy-" mean?

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Fast

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Slow

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Irregular

Question 26

Which suffix is commonly used in medical terminology to indicate an inflammatory condition?

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-itis

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-ectomy

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-ology

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-algia

Question 27

Which heart layer contracts to pump blood?

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Myocardium

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Endocardium

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Epicardium

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Pericardium

Question 28

Which medical term refers to a rapid heart rate?

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Tachycardia

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Bradycardia

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Arrhythmia

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Hypertension

Question 29

In medical terminology, what is the specific term for a blood clot that forms within an artery?

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Arterial thrombosis

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Thrombosis

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Venous thrombosis

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Embolism

Question 30

In medical terminology, which combining form signifies 'above' or 'upper', commonly used to describe anatomical structures or conditions in the superior part of the body?

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Supero-

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Infero-

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Medial-

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Retro-

Question 31

In medical terminology, what does the root word "cardi/o" mean?

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Heart

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Lungs

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Stomach

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Kidneys

Question 32

In medical terminology, which term refers to inflammation of the gallbladder?

Accepted Answer

Cholecystitis

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Gastritis

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Pancreatitis

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Hepatitis

Question 33

What is the definition of the medical term 'tachycardia'?

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A heart rate faster than 100 beats per minute

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A heart rate slower than 60 beats per minute

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An irregular heartbeat

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A heart rate within normal limits

Question 34

In medical terminology, what is the term for a blood clot that forms inside a vein?

Accepted Answer

Thrombosis

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Embolism

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Hematoma

Question 35

What is the correct plural form of the medical term 'bacterium'?

Accepted Answer

Bacteria

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Bacteri

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Bacterias

Question 36

Which combining form signifies 'within' or 'inside' and is frequently used in medical terms describing internal structures or conditions?

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endo-

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peri-

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exo-

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sub-

Question 37

What is the medical term for a condition where there is a lack of red blood cells?

Accepted Answer

Anemia

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Polycythemia

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Leukopenia

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Thrombocytopenia

Question 38

Which Greek root in medical terminology signifies inflammation?

Accepted Answer

-itis

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-ology

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-ectomy

Question 39

A patient's heart rate is 120 beats per minute. Which medical term describes this condition?

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Tachycardia

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Bradycardia

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Arrhythmia

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Ischemia

Question 40

What does the root word "cardi/o" mean?

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Heart

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Blood

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Lung

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Liver

Question 41

Which anatomical term refers to the outermost layer of the heart?

Accepted Answer

Epicardium

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Endocardium

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Myocardium

Question 42

A patient visits the clinic showing signs of lung inflammation. Which medical term describes their condition?

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Pneumonitis

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Bronchitis

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Pleuritis

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Rhinitis

Question 43

Which suffix is commonly used to indicate an inflammatory condition?

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-itis

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-algia

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-ectomy

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-osis

Question 44

Which of the following is NOT a type of medical term commonly used in medical settings?

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Physical Chemistry terms

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Anatomical terms

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Physiological terms

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Pathological terms

Question 45

Which suffix indicates a relationship or connection?

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-al

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-itis

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-ology

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-ectomy

Question 46

Which suffix is commonly used in medical terminology to indicate an inflammatory condition?

Accepted Answer

-itis

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-ology

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-ectomy

Question 47

What is the universally accepted abbreviation for recording a patient's blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

BP

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B/P

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SBP/DBP

Question 48

Which medical term specifically refers to the inflammation of the tonsils?

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Tonsillitis

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Pharyngitis

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Laryngitis

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Rhinitis

Question 49

Which suffix is commonly used in medical terminology to indicate a surgical procedure that removes or cuts out a body part or tissue?

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-ectomy

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-tomy

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-plasty

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-osis

Question 50

Which medical term refers to the structure that encloses and safeguards the heart?

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Pericardium

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Pleura

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Meninges

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Periosteum

Question 51

In medical terminology, which suffix accurately denotes 'inflammation'?

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-itis

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-osis

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-ectomy

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-oma

Question 52

In medical terminology, what does the suffix "-s" typically indicate?

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A plural noun

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A possessive noun

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A singular noun

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An abbreviation

Question 53

What does the medical term 'appendicitis' mean?

Accepted Answer

Inflammation of the appendix

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Inflammation of the stomach

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Inflammation of the colon

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Inflammation of the pancreas

Question 54

Which of the following suffixes is uncommon in medical terminology?

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-oid

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-ectomy

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-itis

Question 55

Which of the following is NOT a type of medical term?

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Abbreviation

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Anatomical

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Physiological

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Pathological

Question 56

In medical terminology, the suffix "-s" typically indicates:

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Plurality

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Possession

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Diminutiveness

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Comparison

Question 57

Which suffix indicates an abnormal increase in size or enlargement?

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-megaly

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-osis

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-ectomy

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-itis

Question 58

Which of the following is NOT a primary category used to classify medical terms that describe the human body or its functions?

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Pharmacological terms

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Anatomical terms

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Physiological terms

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Pathological terms

Question 59

Which potential drawback is associated with using medical terminology?

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Increased risk of misinterpretation

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Enhanced communication among healthcare professionals

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Improved patient care

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Enhanced medical research and documentation

Question 60

In medical terminology, what is the term for a condition where a person experiences excessive thirst and drinks an excessive amount of fluids?

Accepted Answer

Polydipsia

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Anuria

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Edema

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Oliguria

Question 61

What is the meaning of the root word "cardi/o" in medical terminology?

Accepted Answer

Heart

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Lung

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Brain

Question 62

Which medical term type describes a procedure that involves removing a body part or tissue?

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Ablative

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Diagnostic

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Therapeutic

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Prognostic

Question 63

Which medical term refers to inflammation of the appendix?

Accepted Answer

Appendicitis

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Gastritis

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Colitis

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Enteritis

Question 64

Which structure surrounds and protects the heart?

Accepted Answer

Pericardium

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Pleura

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Meninges

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Peritoneum