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Medical Terminology - Respiratory System Word Parts Quiz

#1

Which word part means 'windpipe'?

trache-
Explanation

Trache- refers to the windpipe.

#2

What is the meaning of the word part 'pulmo-'?

lung
Explanation

Pulmo- relates to the lungs.

#3

What does the word part 'alveol-' refer to in medical terminology?

air sac
Explanation

Alveol- pertains to air sacs.

#4

Which term describes the inflammation of the nasal mucous membrane?

Rhinitis
Explanation

Rhinitis is inflammation of the nasal mucous membrane.

#5

What does the word part 'bronchi-' refer to in medical terminology?

large air passages
Explanation

Bronchi- relates to the large air passages.

#6

Which term describes the medical condition of 'shortness of breath'?

Dyspnea
Explanation

Dyspnea is the medical term for shortness of breath.

#7

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

below
Explanation

Hypo- signifies below or under.

#8

What is the correct meaning of the suffix '-ptysis'?

spitting
Explanation

-ptysis means spitting.

#9

What does the suffix '-pnea' indicate?

pertaining to breathing
Explanation

-pnea indicates a relation to breathing.

#10

Which word part means 'chest'?

thorac-
Explanation

Thorac- relates to the chest.

#11

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

upon
Explanation

Epi- means upon or above.

#12

Which term describes the inflammation of the pleura?

Pleuritis
Explanation

Pleuritis is inflammation of the pleura.

#13

Which word part means 'voice box'?

laryng-
Explanation

Laryng- refers to the voice box.

#14

What is the meaning of the word part 'capn-'?

carbon dioxide
Explanation

Capn- refers to carbon dioxide.

#15

What is the meaning of the word part 'ox-'?

oxygen
Explanation

Ox- relates to oxygen.

#16

What is the meaning of the word part 'nas-'?

nose
Explanation

Nas- relates to the nose.

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