#1
What does the prefix 'derm-' refer to in medical terminology?
Skin
ExplanationDerm- 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
ExplanationHepatitis refers to 'inflammation of the liver'.
#4
Which of the following prefixes means 'above' or 'excessive'?
Hyper-
ExplanationHyper- prefix indicates 'above' or 'excessive'.
#5
What is the medical term for 'abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland'?
Goiter
ExplanationGoiter refers to 'abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland'.
#6
What does the medical term 'hyperglycemia' refer to?
High blood sugar
ExplanationHyperglycemia refers to 'high blood sugar' levels.
#7
What does the abbreviation 'CVA' commonly stand for in medical terminology?
Cerebrovascular Accident
ExplanationCVA commonly stands for 'Cerebrovascular Accident'.
#8
What is the medical term for 'difficulty swallowing'?
Dysphagia
ExplanationDysphagia means 'difficulty swallowing'.
#9
Which of the following is a synonym for 'aneurysm'?
Aneurism
ExplanationAneurism is a synonym for 'aneurysm'.
#10
What does the prefix 'poly-' mean in medical terminology?
Many
ExplanationPoly- prefix means 'many' in medical terminology.
#11
Which of the following terms means 'excessive thirst'?
Polydipsia
ExplanationPolydipsia 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
ExplanationHyperhidrosis 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.