Medical Terminology and Surgical Procedures Quiz

Explore surgical procedures & medical terms with our quiz! Test yourself on appendectomy, arthroscopy, and more. How well do you know surgery?

#1

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

Muscle
Skin
Bone
Heart
#2

What does the term 'appendectomy' refer to?

Surgical removal of the gallbladder
Surgical removal of the appendix
Surgical repair of a joint
Surgical removal of the uterus
#3

What does the suffix '-ectomy' mean in medical terminology?

Incision
Surgical removal
Inflammation
Enlargement
#4

What does the term 'arthroscopy' involve?

Surgical removal of the appendix
Visual examination of the joints
Surgical repair of the heart valves
Surgical repair of the blood vessels
#5

What does the term 'angioplasty' involve?

Surgical removal of the appendix
Surgical repair of a blood vessel
Surgical repair of the heart valves
Visual examination of the joints
#6

What does the prefix 'myo-' refer to in medical terminology?

Bone
Heart
Muscle
Skin
#7

What is the medical term for the surgical removal of the tonsils?

Tonsillectomy
Appendectomy
Nephrectomy
Cholecystectomy
#8

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

Gastritis
Hepatitis
Appendicitis
Bronchitis
#9

Which of the following is a surgical procedure to correct nearsightedness?

Rhinoplasty
Myringotomy
LASIK
Mastectomy
#10

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

Appendicitis
Gastritis
Enteritis
Hepatitis
#11

Which of the following is a surgical procedure to remove part of the skull to relieve pressure on the brain?

Laminectomy
Craniotomy
Oophorectomy
Cholecystectomy
#12

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

Hepatitis
Gastritis
Encephalitis
Meningitis
#13

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

Hypotension
Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Hyperglycemia
#14

Which of the following terms refers to the surgical creation of an artificial opening in the trachea?

Tracheostomy
Laryngectomy
Bronchoscopy
Thoracotomy
#15

Which of the following terms refers to the surgical removal of the breast?

Mastectomy
Hysterectomy
Nephrectomy
Laryngectomy
#16

Which of the following terms refers to the surgical removal of the voice box?

Tracheostomy
Laryngectomy
Bronchoscopy
Thoracotomy
#17

Which of the following terms refers to the surgical removal of a lung?

Tracheostomy
Laryngectomy
Pneumonectomy
Bronchoscopy

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