#1
Which term refers to the surgical removal of the appendix?
Appendectomy
ExplanationSurgical removal of the appendix.
#2
What is the medical term for inflammation of the liver?
Hepatitis
ExplanationInflammation of the liver.
#3
What is the medical term for difficulty in swallowing?
Dysphagia
ExplanationDifficulty in swallowing.
#4
Which combining form refers to the nose?
Rhino/o
ExplanationCombining form referring to the nose.
#5
What is the medical term for the surgical repair of a joint?
Arthroplasty
ExplanationSurgical repair of a joint.
#6
Which combining form refers to the urinary bladder?
Cyst/o
ExplanationCombining form referring to the urinary bladder.
#7
What is the medical term for the surgical removal of the uterus?
Hysterectomy
ExplanationSurgical removal of the uterus.
#8
Which combining form refers to the stomach?
Gastr/o
ExplanationCombining form referring to the stomach.
#9
What is the medical term for inflammation of the tonsils?
Tonsillitis
ExplanationInflammation of the tonsils.
#10
Which combining form refers to the chest?
Thorac/o
ExplanationCombining form referring to the chest.
#11
Which combining form refers to the study of cells?
Cyt/o
ExplanationCombining form referring to cells.
#12
What does the combining form 'dermat/o' refer to?
Skin
ExplanationCombining form referring to skin.
#13
What does the term 'encephalitis' mean?
Inflammation of the brain
ExplanationInflammation of the brain.
#14
What is the medical term for the surgical removal of a breast?
Mastectomy
ExplanationSurgical removal of a breast.
#15
What does the term 'bronchitis' mean?
Inflammation of the bronchi
ExplanationInflammation of the bronchi.
#16
What is the medical term for excessive thirst?
Polydipsia
ExplanationExcessive thirst.
#17
What does the term 'osteoporosis' mean?
Softening of the bone
ExplanationSoftening of the bone.
#18
What is the medical term for the abnormal accumulation of fluid within the brain?
Hydrocephalus
ExplanationAbnormal fluid accumulation in the brain.
#19
What does the term 'myocardial infarction' mean?
Death of heart tissue due to lack of blood supply
ExplanationHeart tissue death due to lack of blood supply.
#20
What is the medical term for the surgical repair of a nerve?
Neurorrhaphy
ExplanationSurgical repair of a nerve.
#21
What does the term 'arthroscopy' mean?
Visualization of the interior of a joint
ExplanationProcedure to visualize the inside of a joint.
#22
Which combining form refers to the voice box?
Laryng/o
ExplanationCombining form referring to the voice box.
#23
Which combining form refers to the study of cancer?
Onc/o
ExplanationCombining form referring to cancer.
#24
Which combining form refers to the kidney?
Nephr/o
ExplanationCombining form referring to the kidney.
#25
Which combining form refers to the blood vessel?
Angi/o
ExplanationCombining form referring to blood vessels.