🎧 New: AI-Generated Podcasts Turn your study notes into engaging audio conversations. Learn more

Biopsy Terminology Quiz
20 Questions
61 Views

Biopsy Terminology Quiz

Created by
@PHARMD 101

Podcast Beta

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

What is the main part of a word referred to as?

  • Prefix
  • Origin
  • Root (correct)
  • Extension
  • Which of the following is a category that the suffixes -ic, -ous, -al, and -oid are primarily associated with?

  • Verbs
  • Adjectives (correct)
  • Nouns
  • Roots
  • What does the prefix 'sub' mean when used in a medical term?

  • Between
  • Above
  • Under (correct)
  • Inside
  • What is the singular form of the term 'ova'?

    <p>Ovum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the opposite condition of hypoglycemia?

    <p>Hyperglycemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'dyspnea' specifically refer to?

    <p>Difficulty in breathing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following terms indicates inflammation of the liver?

    <p>Hepatitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of 'bradycardia'?

    <p>Slow heart rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The term 'osteoarthritis' includes which components?

    <p>Bone, joint, inflammation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which prefix indicates a condition of being below normal?

    <p>Hypo-</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'adenocarcinoma' refer to?

    <p>Cancer in the glands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term is related to the study of the kidneys?

    <p>Nephrology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which prefix means 'without or lack of'?

    <p>AN-</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the root 'cardio-' refer to?

    <p>Heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which suffix indicates inflammation?

    <p>-ITIS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the prefix 'ect- ' indicate?

    <p>Outside</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which suffix means 'removal' or 'excision'?

    <p>-ECTOMY</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What combining form would you use with 'neur' and 'logy' to indicate the study of the nervous system?

    <p>neur + o + logy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which root word relates to 'bone'?

    <p>Osteo-</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The prefix 'intra-' indicates what?

    <p>Inside</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Medical Terminology Introduction

    • Medical terminology is a specialized vocabulary aiding clear communication among healthcare professionals.
    • Predominantly derived from Greek and Latin, creating a consistent global language in healthcare.

    Word Parts

    • Prefix: Beginning part of a word indicating size, color, shape, location, direction, or amount.
    • Root: Central part of a word related to a specific body part or system.
    • Suffix: Ending part revealing size, shape, color, or specific medical condition.

    Combining Forms

    • A combining vowel (often 'o') is used to connect roots and suffixes for easier pronunciation (e.g., neur + o + logy = neurology).

    Common Prefixes

    • AN-, A-: without or lack of (anemia = lack of red blood cells)
    • DYS-: difficult or painful (dysfunction = not working properly)
    • HYPER-: excessive or above (hyperglycemia = high blood sugar)
    • SUB-: under or below (submucosa = tissue beneath mucus membrane)

    Common Root Words

    • CARCINO-: cancer (carcinogenic = cancer-causing)
    • CARDIO-: heart (cardiotoxicity = toxicity to the heart)
    • NEPHRO-: kidney (nephrotoxic = harmful to the kidneys)

    Suffixes

    • -EMIA: condition of blood (leukemia = cancer of blood cells)
    • -ECTOMY: excision or removal (nephrectomy = removal of a kidney)
    • -ITIS: inflammation (hepatitis = inflammation of the liver)
    • -OLOGY: study of (cytology = study of cells)

    Frequent Abbreviations

    • Brady-: slow (bradycardia = slow heart rate)
    • Hypo-: below normal (hypoglycemia = low blood sugar)

    Medical Terms Analysis

    • Hypertension: Hyper- (excessive) + -tension (pressure) = High blood pressure.
    • Hyperlipidemia: Hyper- (excessive) + lipid- (fat) + -emia (blood condition) = High levels of fats in the blood.
    • Cardiomegaly: Cardi- (heart) + -megaly (enlargement) = Enlarged heart.

    Matching Medical Terms

    • Bradycardia: Low heart rate.
    • Gastroenterology: Study of the stomach and intestines.
    • Nephrectomy: Surgical removal of a kidney.
    • Osteoarthritis: Inflammation of bones and joints.
    • Dermatitis: Inflammation of the skin.

    Completion of Medical Terms

    • Hepatitis: inflammation of the liver (suffix: -itis).
    • Tachycardia: fast heart rate (root: -cardia).
    • Neuroscience: study of nerves (root: Neuro).
    • Gastroectomy: surgical removal of the stomach (root: Gastro).
    • Myalgia: pain in the muscles (suffix: -algia).
    • Hypertension: high blood pressure (prefix: Hyper).
    • Appendectomy: surgical removal of the appendix (suffix: -ectomy).
    • Hypoglycemia: low blood sugar (suffix: -emia).
    • Dermatitis: inflammation of the skin (root: Dermat).
    • Arthroscopy: visual examination of the joints (suffix: -scopy).

    Key Takeaways

    • Understanding prefixes, root words, and suffixes is crucial for deciphering medical terminology.
    • Familiarity with common terms enhances effective communication in healthcare settings.

    Studying That Suits You

    Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.

    Quiz Team

    Description

    Test your knowledge on the terminology related to biopsies and medical definitions. This quiz includes questions about prefixes, suffixes, and plural forms in medical vocabulary. Challenge yourself and learn more about important terms in healthcare.

    More Quizzes Like This

    Pathology and Disease Mechanisms Quiz
    5 questions
    Biopsy Sample Collection Quiz
    10 questions

    Biopsy Sample Collection Quiz

    EffectualNephrite1704 avatar
    EffectualNephrite1704
    IgG4-­RD Preliminary Inclusion Criteria
    10 questions
    Medical Terminology Unit 4 Flashcards
    45 questions
    Use Quizgecko on...
    Browser
    Browser