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Medical Terminology Quiz: Common Definitions Quiz

#1

What does the term 'cardio' refer to in medical terminology?

Heart
Explanation

Refers to the heart.

#2

What does the suffix '-itis' indicate in medical terms?

Inflammation
Explanation

Indicates inflammation.

#3

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

Appendicitis
Explanation

Refers to inflammation of the appendix.

#4

Which of the following is a synonym for 'blood pressure'?

Hypertension
Explanation

Synonym for blood pressure.

#5

What does 'polyuria' refer to in medical terminology?

Excessive urination
Explanation

Refers to excessive urination.

#6

What does the prefix 'hyper-' mean in medical terms?

Above
Explanation

Means above or excessive.

#7

What does the term 'arthroscopy' refer to in medical terminology?

Visualization of joints
Explanation

Refers to visualizing joints.

#8

What does the prefix 'hypo-' mean in medical terms?

Below
Explanation

Means below or deficient.

#9

What is the medical term for 'painful urination'?

Dysuria
Explanation

Refers to painful urination.

#10

What does the term 'dysphagia' refer to in medical terminology?

Difficulty swallowing
Explanation

Refers to difficulty swallowing.

#11

What does the term 'dystonia' refer to in medical terminology?

Muscle stiffness
Explanation

Refers to muscle stiffness.

#12

What does the term 'hemoptysis' refer to in medical terminology?

Coughing up blood
Explanation

Refers to coughing up blood.

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