Medical Terminology

Question 1

What is the medical term for inflammation of the liver?

Accepted Answer

Hepatitis

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Hepatomegaly

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Cirrhosis

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Jaundice

Question 2

What does the medical prefix 'tachy-' mean?

Accepted Answer

Fast

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Slow

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Normal

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Heavy

Question 3

What is the medical term for high blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

Hypertension

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Hypotension

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Arrhythmia

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Atherosclerosis

Question 4

Which of the following terms refers to a deficiency of red blood cells?

Accepted Answer

Anemia

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Leukopenia

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Polycythemia

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Thrombocytopenia

Question 5

What is the medical term for a surgical incision into the abdomen?

Accepted Answer

Laparotomy

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Cystectomy

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Gastrectomy

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Colostomy

Question 6

What is the medical term for a decrease in bone density?

Accepted Answer

Osteoporosis

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Arthritis

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Osteomyelitis

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Scoliosis

Question 7

What does the medical suffix '-itis' typically refer to?

Accepted Answer

Inflammation

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Infection

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Condition

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Treatment

Question 8

Which of the following terms refers to the surgical removal of the gallbladder?

Accepted Answer

Cholecystectomy

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Appendectomy

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Hysterectomy

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Mastectomy

Question 9

What is the medical term for the surgical removal of the appendix?

Accepted Answer

Appendectomy

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Cholecystectomy

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Gastrectomy

Answer

Laminectomy