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Medical Terminology for Body Tissues and Conditions Quiz

#1

Which term refers to inflammation of the liver?

Hepatitis
Explanation

Inflammation of the liver.

#2

What is the medical term for a condition characterized by difficulty breathing?

Dyspnea
Explanation

Difficulty breathing.

#3

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

Around
Explanation

Prefix 'peri-' means around.

#4

Which of the following terms describes the surgical removal of the appendix?

Appendectomy
Explanation

Surgical removal of the appendix.

#5

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

Inflammation
Explanation

Suffix '-itis' means inflammation.

#6

Which of the following terms refers to the study of the heart?

Cardiology
Explanation

Study of the heart.

#7

Which of the following terms describes the outer layer of the skin?

Epidermis
Explanation

Outer layer of the skin.

#8

What does the term 'arthroscopy' refer to?

Visual examination of a joint
Explanation

Visual examination of a joint.

#9

Which term refers to a surgical incision into the skull?

Craniotomy
Explanation

Surgical incision into the skull.

#10

What is the medical term for a condition characterized by excessive thirst?

Polydipsia
Explanation

Excessive thirst.

#11

What is the medical term for high blood pressure?

Hypertension
Explanation

High blood pressure.

#12

Which term describes the surgical creation of an artificial opening between the colon and the body surface?

Colostomy
Explanation

Surgical creation of an artificial opening between the colon and the body surface.

#13

What is the medical term for a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin?

Anemia
Explanation

Deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin.

#14

Which term refers to a tumor composed of glandular tissue?

Adenoma
Explanation

Tumor composed of glandular tissue.

#15

What does the term 'cyanosis' refer to?

Blue discoloration of the skin
Explanation

Blue discoloration of the skin.

#16

What is the medical term for a condition in which the heart's electrical activity is disrupted, leading to irregular heartbeats?

Arrhythmia
Explanation

Condition in which the heart's electrical activity is disrupted, leading to irregular heartbeats.

#17

What is the medical term for a blood clot that forms and remains in a blood vessel?

Thrombosis
Explanation

Blood clot that forms and remains in a blood vessel.

#18

What is the medical term for the accumulation of fluid in the tissues, causing swelling?

Edema
Explanation

Accumulation of fluid in the tissues, causing swelling.

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