Medical Terminology and Definitions Quiz

Take this quiz to assess your understanding of medical terms. Questions cover conditions, symptoms, and body systems.

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What does the term 'myocardial infarction' refer to?

Inflammation of the heart muscle

Heart attack

Abnormal heart rhythm

Chest pain

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Which of the following best describes 'hypertension'?

High blood pressure

Low blood pressure

Irregular heartbeat

Blocked arteries

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Which of the following is a medical term for 'inflammation of the joints'?

Osteoporosis

Arthritis

Osteoarthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis

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What does the medical term 'encephalopathy' refer to?

Inflammation of the liver

Infection of the brain

Abnormal brain function

Degeneration of the spinal cord

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What is 'emesis' in medical terminology?

Coughing

Sneezing

Vomiting

Diarrhea

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What is the medical term for 'inflammation of the appendix'?

Appendicitis

Arthritis

Aneurysm

Cystitis

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Which body system does the term 'hepatitis' primarily affect?

Respiratory system

Digestive system

Nervous system

Circulatory system

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Which of the following describes 'neurogenic shock'?

Shock caused by severe allergic reaction

Shock due to heart failure

Shock resulting from severe trauma or injury to the nervous system

Shock from excessive blood loss

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What does 'dysphagia' refer to?

Difficulty swallowing

Difficulty hearing

Difficulty seeing

Difficulty speaking

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What does 'bradycardia' refer to?

High blood pressure

Low blood sugar

Slow heart rate

Fast breathing rate

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What does 'dyspnea' refer to in medical terminology?

Difficulty breathing

Excessive sweating

Pain in the chest

Loss of consciousness

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#12

What is the medical term for 'inflammation of the bladder'?

Cystitis

Nephritis

Hepatitis

Appendicitis

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#13

What is the medical term for 'inflammation of the liver'?

Hepatitis

Cystitis

Appendicitis

Cholecystitis

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#14

What does 'dysuria' refer to?

Painful urination

Difficulty urinating

Frequent urination

Blood in urine

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What does 'epistaxis' refer to?

Coughing up blood

Bleeding from the nose

Bleeding in the urine

Bleeding in the stool

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Medical Terminology and Definitions Quiz

What does the term 'myocardial infarction' refer to?

Which of the following best describes 'hypertension'?

Which of the following is a medical term for 'inflammation of the joints'?

What does the medical term 'encephalopathy' refer to?

What is 'emesis' in medical terminology?

What is the medical term for 'inflammation of the appendix'?

Which body system does the term 'hepatitis' primarily affect?

Which of the following describes 'neurogenic shock'?

What does 'dysphagia' refer to?

What does 'bradycardia' refer to?

What does 'dyspnea' refer to in medical terminology?

What is the medical term for 'inflammation of the bladder'?

What is the medical term for 'inflammation of the liver'?

What does 'dysuria' refer to?

What does 'epistaxis' refer to?

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