#1
What does the prefix 'hemi-' mean in medical terminology?
Half
ExplanationHemi- means 'half', as in 'hemisphere'.
#2
What is the medical term for inflammation of the liver?
Hepatitis
ExplanationHepatitis refers to inflammation of the liver.
#3
What is the medical term for 'high blood pressure'?
Hypertension
ExplanationHypertension refers to high blood pressure.
#4
Which of the following prefixes means 'within'?
Endo-
ExplanationEndo- indicates 'within', as in 'endocrine'.
#5
Which term refers to the surgical removal of the appendix?
Appendectomy
ExplanationAppendectomy refers to the surgical removal of the appendix.
#6
Which of the following suffixes means 'condition of'?
-osis
Explanation-osis signifies 'condition of', as in 'neurosis'.
#7
What does the medical term 'polyuria' refer to?
Excessive urination
ExplanationPolyuria refers to excessive urination.
#8
What does the term 'cyanosis' indicate in medical terminology?
Bluish discoloration of the skin
ExplanationCyanosis indicates a bluish discoloration of the skin.
#9
Which of the following terms means 'difficulty swallowing'?
Dysphagia
ExplanationDysphagia means difficulty swallowing.
#10
What is the medical term for 'swelling'?
Edema
ExplanationEdema is the medical term for 'swelling'.
#11
Which of the following is the medical term for the voice box?
Larynx
ExplanationThe larynx is the medical term for the voice box.
#12
What does the suffix '-algia' mean in medical terminology?
Pain
Explanation-algia signifies 'pain', as in 'neuralgia'.
#13
What does the prefix 'myo-' indicate in medical terminology?
Muscle
ExplanationMyo- indicates 'muscle', as in 'myocardium'.
#14
Which term refers to the surgical repair of a joint?
Arthroplasty
ExplanationArthroplasty refers to the surgical repair of a joint.
#15
What is the medical term for 'difficulty breathing'?
Dyspnea
ExplanationDyspnea refers to difficulty breathing.