Medical Terminology and Healthcare Vocabulary Quiz

Cardio- refers to the heart.

Neuron is not a blood cell type.

The liver is primarily responsible for detoxifying the blood.

Pancreas is not a type of bone in the human body.

Arthritis refers to inflammation of the joints.

The medical term for the voice box is larynx.

ER stands for Emergency Room in healthcare.

Kidney is not a part of the digestive system.

Pancreas is responsible for producing insulin.

The medical term for inflammation of the appendix is appendicitis.

MRI stands for Magnetic Resonance Imaging in healthcare.

-ectomy means to remove in medical terminology.

CPR stands for Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation in healthcare.

Dyspnea refers to difficulty breathing in medical terminology.

The medical term for high blood pressure is hypertension.

DNA stands for Deoxyribonucleic Acid in healthcare.

Production of hormones is not a function of the respiratory system.

Pungent is not a primary taste sensation.

Emesis refers to vomiting in medical terminology.

Pyrexia is not a symptom of diabetes.

Influenza commonly refers to seasonal flu.

Hypo- means below in medical terminology.

Myalgia refers to muscle pain.

The medical term for a heart attack is myocardial infarction.

The hypothalamus regulates body temperature and hunger.