Medical Terminology and Word Formation Quiz

Cardiology is the medical specialty that focuses on the study and treatment of the heart.

Auscultation is the medical practice of listening to internal sounds within the body, often with a stethoscope.

An ophthalmoscope is used in medical examinations to examine the eyes and detect eye conditions.

Otolaryngology is the medical specialty that deals with the study and treatment of the ear, nose, and throat.

-itis is a suffix commonly used in medical terminology to denote inflammation.

The prefix 'hypo-' in medical terminology signifies 'below' or 'under.'

CPR stands for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, a life-saving technique used in emergencies to restore breathing and circulation.

'Polydipsia' in medical terminology indicates excessive thirst.

The suffix '-ectomy' in medical terminology denotes the surgical removal of a specified body part.

Appendectomy refers to the surgical removal of the appendix.

'Iatrogenic' in medical terminology refers to conditions or events caused by medical treatment or healthcare providers.

The peritoneum is the membrane lining the abdominal cavity and covering the abdominal organs.

A sphygmomanometer is a medical device used for measuring blood pressure.

In a medical context, 'chronic' indicates a condition or disease of long duration.