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Common Medical Terminology Quiz

#1

What does the term 'cardio' refer to in medical terminology?

Heart
Explanation

Refers to the heart.

#2

Which of the following medical terms refers to the study of tissues?

Histology
Explanation

Study of tissues.

#3

What does the term 'hyper-' generally signify in medical terminology?

Above normal
Explanation

Signifies above normal.

#4

What does the term 'gastro-' refer to in medical terminology?

Stomach
Explanation

Refers to the stomach.

#5

What does the term 'itis' commonly denote in medical terminology?

Inflammation
Explanation

Denotes inflammation.

#6

Which of the following medical terms refers to the surgical removal of the appendix?

Appendectomy
Explanation

Surgical removal of the appendix.

#7

What does the medical term 'cyanosis' indicate?

Bluish discoloration of the skin
Explanation

Indicates bluish discoloration of the skin.

#8

Which of the following medical terms refers to the inflammation of the liver?

Hepatitis
Explanation

Inflammation of the liver.

#9

Which of the following medical terms refers to the surgical removal of the uterus?

Hysterectomy
Explanation

Surgical removal of the uterus.

#10

Which of the following medical terms refers to the surgical repair of a joint?

Arthroplasty
Explanation

Surgical repair of a joint.

#11

What does the term 'bronch-' refer to in medical terminology?

Lung
Explanation

Refers to the lung.

#12

What does the term 'rhin-' typically refer to in medical terminology?

Nose
Explanation

Typically refers to the nose.

#13

Which of the following medical terms refers to the study of the ear, nose, and throat?

Otolaryngology
Explanation

Study of the ear, nose, and throat.

#14

What does the term 'derm-' refer to in medical terminology?

Skin
Explanation

Refers to the skin.

#15

What does the term 'brady-' denote in medical terminology?

Slow
Explanation

Denotes slow.

#16

What does the term 'thoraco-' refer to in medical terminology?

Chest
Explanation

Refers to the chest.

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