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Medical Terminology Vocabulary Quiz

#1

Which prefix means 'within' in medical terminology?

Endo-
Explanation

Within, inner.

#2

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

Inflammation
Explanation

Inflammation.

#3

What does the prefix 'hemi-' denote in medical terminology?

Half
Explanation

Half, partial.

#4

Which term refers to 'inflammation of the liver'?

Hepatitis
Explanation

Inflammation of the liver.

#5

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

Many
Explanation

Many, much.

#6

Which term refers to 'inflammation of the joints'?

Arthritis
Explanation

Inflammation of the joints.

#7

What is the medical term for 'high blood pressure'?

Hypertension
Explanation

High blood pressure.

#8

Which of the following is a synonym for 'cardiac arrest'?

Heart attack
Explanation

Cardiac arrest.

#9

What is the medical term for 'loss of sensation'?

Anesthesia
Explanation

Loss of sensation, numbness.

#10

Which of the following is a synonym for 'shortness of breath'?

Dyspnea
Explanation

Shortness of breath.

#11

What is the medical term for 'excessive thirst'?

Polydipsia
Explanation

Excessive thirst.

#12

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

Syncope
Explanation

Fainting.

#13

What is the medical term for 'swelling'?

Edema
Explanation

Swelling.

#14

What is the medical term for 'painful urination'?

Dysuria
Explanation

Painful urination.

#15

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

Encephalitis
Explanation

Inflammation of the brain.

#16

What is the medical term for 'abnormal development of cells'?

Anaplasia
Explanation

Abnormal development of cells.

#17

What is the medical term for 'excessive hunger'?

Polyphagia
Explanation

Excessive hunger.

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