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Medical Terminology Basics Quiz

#1

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

Skin
Explanation

Derm- indicates 'skin' in medical terms.

#2

Which of the following suffixes means 'inflammation'?

-itis
Explanation

-itis is a suffix indicating 'inflammation'.

#3

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

Hepatitis
Explanation

Hepatitis refers to 'inflammation of the liver'.

#4

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

Hyper-
Explanation

Hyper- prefix indicates 'above' or 'excessive'.

#5

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

Goiter
Explanation

Goiter refers to 'abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland'.

#6

What does the medical term 'hyperglycemia' refer to?

High blood sugar
Explanation

Hyperglycemia refers to 'high blood sugar' levels.

#7

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

Cerebrovascular Accident
Explanation

CVA commonly stands for 'Cerebrovascular Accident'.

#8

What is the medical term for 'difficulty swallowing'?

Dysphagia
Explanation

Dysphagia means 'difficulty swallowing'.

#9

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

Aneurism
Explanation

Aneurism is a synonym for 'aneurysm'.

#10

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

Many
Explanation

Poly- prefix means 'many' in medical terminology.

#11

Which of the following terms means 'excessive thirst'?

Polydipsia
Explanation

Polydipsia means 'excessive thirst'.

#12

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

Removal
Explanation

-ectomy indicates 'removal' in medical terminology.

#13

What is the medical term for 'excessive sweating'?

Hyperhidrosis
Explanation

Hyperhidrosis is the medical term for 'excessive sweating'.

#14

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

Blood condition
Explanation

-emia suffix indicates 'blood condition' in medical terminology.

#15

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

Tumor
Explanation

-oma suffix indicates 'tumor' in medical terminology.

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