Medical Terminology Basics Quiz

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#1

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

Skin
Blood
Heart
Muscle
#2

Which of the following suffixes means 'inflammation'?

-algia
-ectomy
-itis
-emia
#3

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

Hepatitis
Cystitis
Gastritis
Appendicitis
#4

Which of the following prefixes means 'above' or 'excessive'?

Hypo-
Hyper-
Inter-
Sub-
#5

What is the medical term for 'abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland'?

Thyroiditis
Hypothyroidism
Hyperthyroidism
Goiter
#6

What does the medical term 'hyperglycemia' refer to?

Low blood sugar
High blood sugar
No blood sugar
Normal blood sugar
#7

What does the abbreviation 'CVA' commonly stand for in medical terminology?

Cardiovascular Assessment
Cerebrovascular Accident
Chronic Venous Insufficiency
Central Venous Access
#8

What is the medical term for 'difficulty swallowing'?

Dysphagia
Dyspepsia
Dysuria
Dyspnea
#9

Which of the following is a synonym for 'aneurysm'?

Embolism
Thrombosis
Angioplasty
Aneurism
#10

What does the prefix 'poly-' mean in medical terminology?

Above
Below
Many
Few
#11

Which of the following terms means 'excessive thirst'?

Polyphagia
Polydipsia
Polyuria
Polyglobulia
#12

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

Pain
Swelling
Inflammation
Removal
#13

What is the medical term for 'excessive sweating'?

Hyperhidrosis
Hypohidrosis
Anhidrosis
Dysphidrosis
#14

What does the suffix '-emia' indicate in medical terminology?

Inflammation
Pain
Blood condition
Surgical removal
#15

What does the suffix '-oma' indicate in medical terminology?

Tumor
Inflammation
Pain
Surgical removal

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