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Basic Components of Medical Terminology Quiz

#1

What does the prefix 'derm' refer to in medical terminology?

Skin
Explanation

Derm: Skin

#2

Which suffix typically indicates 'inflammation' in medical terms?

-itis
Explanation

-itis: Inflammation

#3

What does the prefix 'hemo-' or 'hemato-' refer to in medical terminology?

Blood
Explanation

Hemo/Hemato: Blood

#4

What does 'osteo' refer to in medical terminology?

Bones
Explanation

Osteo: Bones

#5

Which term refers to 'a physician who specializes in the study of the skin'?

Dermatologist
Explanation

Derm: Skin, -ologist: Specialist

#6

What does 'itis' refer to in medical terminology?

Inflammation
Explanation

Itis: Inflammation

#7

Which term means 'rapid heartbeat'?

Tachycardia
Explanation

Tachy: Rapid, Cardia: Heart

#8

Which prefix indicates 'within' or 'inside'?

Endo-
Explanation

Endo: Within, Inside

#9

What does the suffix '-ectomy' mean?

Removal of
Explanation

-ectomy: Removal of

#10

What is the medical term for 'difficulty breathing'?

Dyspnea
Explanation

Dys: Difficulty, Pnea: Breathing

#11

What is the medical term for 'high blood pressure'?

Hypertension
Explanation

Hyper: Above, Tension: Pressure

#12

Which term means 'inflammation of the liver'?

Hepatitis
Explanation

Hepat: Liver, Itis: Inflammation

#13

What is the medical term for 'abnormal accumulation of fluid in the abdomen'?

Ascites
Explanation

Ascites: Abnormal Fluid Accumulation in Abdomen

#14

What is the medical term for 'inability to control urination'?

Incontinence
Explanation

In: Not, Continence: Control, Inability to Control Urination

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