150 Questions
Which medical term refers to a pigment giving color to the skin?
Melanin
What is the medical term for a knoblike indentation at the bottom of a hair follicle containing the blood supply to the hair root?
Hair Papilla
Which condition is characterized by raised wheals, or hives, on the skin with itching?
Urticaria
What is the medical term for a fungal infection of the hair?
Trichomycosis
What does the term 'autologous' mean in the medical context?
Obtained from the patient as both the donor and recipient
Which term refers to loss of hair?
Alopecia
What is the term for yellowing of the skin?
Jaundice
Which term describes a pigmented malignant tumor of the skin?
Melanoma
What does 'intradermal' mean in medical terminology?
Pertaining to within the skin
Which term refers to a fungal infection of the skin?
Tinea
Which type of muscle is attached to the skeleton by tendons and is under voluntary control?
Skeletal muscle
In the human body, which type of membrane is found in the walls of hollow organs except the heart?
Serous membrane
Which type of fracture involves more than two separate bone components or fragments?
Comminuted fracture
On which part of the body are sesamoid bones primarily found?
Wrist and ankle
Which type of carcinoma can affect the lining of blood vessels, respiratory system, and urinary tracts?
Squamous cell carcinoma
What is the medical term for the condition of stiffening of a joint?
Arthrodesis
Which term refers to the inflammation of a bursa?
Bursitis
What is the condition resulting in a reduction of bone mass known as?
Osteoporosis
Which term pertains to inflammation of bone and cartilage?
Osteochondritis
A condition marked by chest pain due to deficient oxygenation of the heart muscle is known as:
Angina
What does bradycardia refer to?
Slow heartbeat
Systole refers to which activity related to the heart?
Contraction of the heart
Embolism is defined as:
Blood clot traveling through a blood vessel
Hemangioma is characterized as:
Benign tumor of a blood vessel
Transluminal specifically refers to passing through what type of organ or part?
Blood vessel lumen
What type of tissue is primarily affected by squamous cell carcinoma and basal cell carcinoma?
Epithelial tissue
In which body cavity are the bronchi located?
Thoracic cavity
Which type of membrane lines the interior walls of the digestive system?
Mucous membrane
Which layer of the epidermis is normally found on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet?
Stratum Corneum
Which type of fracture involves more than two separate bone components or fragments?
Comminuted Fracture
Which type of muscle is attached to the skeleton by tendons and is under voluntary control?
Striated Muscle
What type of membrane is found in the walls of hollow organs except the heart?
Mucous Membrane
Which type of carcinoma can affect the lining of blood vessels, respiratory system, and urinary tracts?
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
What is the term for a pigmented malignant tumor of the skin?
Melanoma
Which type of bone is longer than it is wide and found in the limbs, such as the femur and humerus?
Tubular Bone
What is the medical term for inflammation of the pericardium?
Pericarditis
Which term refers to the abnormal curvature of the thoracic spine known as a humpback?
Kyphosis
What does the term 'osteoopenia' refer to?
Lower than average bone density
Which type of pain is specifically related to cartilage?
Chondralgia
What type of joint is characterized by being most common in the human body?
Synovial joint
Which term refers to a slow heartbeat?
Bradycardia
What is the medical term for a benign tumor of a blood vessel?
Hemangioma
'Arthralgia' refers to pain in which part of the body?
Joint
What is the medical term for surgical fixation of a joint?
Arthrodesis
Which term is used to describe an incision into an artery?
Arteriotomy
What does the term 'cutaneous' refer to?
Pertaining to the skin
What is the medical term for a pressure ulcer or bedsore?
Decubitus
Which term describes the condition where blood seeps into the skin, causing discoloration?
Ecchymosis
What does the term 'hypodermic' pertain to?
Under the skin
Which term refers to the infestation with lice?
Pediculosis
What does the term 'percutaneous' mean in medical terminology?
Through the skin, either by absorption or needle puncture
Which term refers to the specialized structures required for hair growth?
Follicles
What is the term for the sacs holding the root of hair fibers?
Hair follicles
Which term refers to the visible part of the nail?
Nail body
What is the term for the inflammation of the nail matrix?
Onychitis
What is the term for the hardening of an artery?
Arteriosclerosis
Which term describes a benign tumor of a blood vessel?
Hemangioma
What is the medical term for the surgical repair of vessels?
Angioplasty
Which term refers to the bluing of skin and mucous membranes caused by oxygen deficiency?
Cyanosis
What is the term for a system that uses low-energy electronic pulses to control the heart rhythm?
Pacemaker
Which term refers to the relaxation of the heart, allowing blood to refill the heart chambers?
Diastole
What is the term for a blood clot formed within a blood vessel?
Thrombus
Which term refers to the inflammation of the heart?
Carditis
What is the term for persistent excessive pressure in the arteries?
Hypertension
Which term describes passing through a tubular organ or part, such as the lumen of a blood vessel?
Transluminal
Which type of tissue is primarily affected by squamous cell carcinoma and basal cell carcinoma?
Epithelial tissue
In which body cavity are the bronchi found?
Thoracic cavity
Which layer of the epidermis is normally found on the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet?
Stratum Corneum
Which type of fracture involves more than two separate bone components or fragments?
Comminuted Fracture
Which type of muscle is attached to the skeleton by tendons and is under voluntary control?
Skeletal Muscle
Which type of bone is longer than it is wide and found in the limbs, such as the femur and humerus?
Tubular Bone
Which membrane is found lining the interior walls of the digestive system?
Mucous membrane
Which type of carcinoma can affect the lining of blood vessels, respiratory system, and urinary tracts?
Squamous cell carcinoma
Which term refers to the relaxation of the heart, allowing blood to refill the heart chambers?
Diastole
Which type of fracture is an incomplete fracture commonly found in children?
Greenstick fracture
Which of the following belongs to the appendicular skeleton as opposed to the axial skeleton?
Pelvic Girdle
What is an example of a long bone?
Metacarpals
What type of joint is most common in the human body?
Synovial
What is the root meaning 'joint'?
Arthr/o
The heart receives deoxygenated blood in the right atrium via which vessel(s)?
Inferior and Superior Vena Cava
The heart circulates blood through the lungs and is sent back into the left atrium of the heart via which vessel(s)?
Left and right pulmonary veins
Which term refers to the relaxation of the heart, allowing blood to refill the heart chambers?
Diastole
What does the term 'transluminal' specifically refer to?
Passing through a tubular organ or part, such as the lumen of a blood vessel
What is the term for inflammation of the heart and vessels?
Angiocarditis
What is the inner layer of the heart?
Endocardium
What causes cyanosis?
Oxygen deficiency
What is the medical term for inflammation of lymphatic vessels due to bacterial infection?
Lymphangitis
What is the structure where the trachea separates into two bronchi?
Carina
What is the medical term for difficulty breathing?
Dyspnea
What is the medical term for inflammation of the bronchioles?
Bronchiolitis
What is the medical term for a tube placed through the mouth into the trachea to help a patient breathe?
Endotracheal tube
What is the medical term for a group of chronic, progressive, and debilitating respiratory diseases?
COPD
Which term refers to the collection of air in the chest or pleural cavity?
Pneumothorax
What is the term for the examination of the pleural cavity through an endoscope?
Thoracoscopy
Which term refers to abnormal chest sounds heard when air enters small airways or alveoli containing fluid typically during inspiration?
Rales
What is the term for the surgical excision of a lobe of the lung?
Lobectomy
Which term refers to a highly contagious, chronic bacterial infection usually affecting the lungs?
Tuberculosis
What is the term for the removal of fluid from the pleural cavity via surgical puncture?
Thoracentesis
Which term refers to difficulty breathing unless upright or in a straight position?
Orthopnea
What is the term for abnormally rapid or deep breathing?
Hyperpnea
Which term refers to a whistling sound usually caused by air passageway obstruction?
Wheeze
What does the term 'percutaneous' mean?
Through the skin either by absorption or by needle puncture
Which term refers to raised wheals or hives on the skin accompanied by itching?
Urticaria
What does the term 'transcutaneous' mean?
Penetrating, entering, or passing through the skin
Which term refers to the yellowness of skin?
Jaundice
What is the term for a pressure ulcer or bedsore?
Decubitus
Which term refers to the pigment giving color to the skin?
Melanin
What does the term 'intradermal' mean?
Pertaining to within the skin
Which term refers to a pigmented malignant tumor of the skin, the most dangerous form of skin cancer?
Melanoma
What is the medical term for a fungal infection of the skin?
Tinea
Which type of tissue is primarily affected by squamous cell carcinoma and basal cell carcinoma?
Epithelial tissue
In which body cavity are the bronchi found?
Thoracic cavity
Which type of membrane is found lining the interior walls of the digestive system?
Mucous membrane
Which layer of the epidermis is normally found on the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet?
Stratum Corneum
Which type of bone is longer than it is wide and found in the limbs, such as the femur and humerus?
Long bones
Which type of fracture involves more than two separate bone components or fragments?
Comminuted Fracture
Which type of muscle is attached to the skeleton by tendons and is under voluntary control?
Skeletal Muscle
Which layer of the skin is responsible for providing form and producing heat for the body?
Hypodermis
Which type of bone is roughly cube-shaped and found in the wrist and ankle?
Short bones
Which type of bone is shaped like a sesame seed and formed within tendons?
Sesamoid bones
Which term refers to a raised, itchy rash on the skin?
Urticaria
What is the medical term for an infestation with lice?
Pediculosis
Which term refers to the pigment that gives color to the skin?
Melanin
Which medical specialty focuses on the study of skin?
Dermatology
What term describes the sacs that hold the roots of hair fibers?
Hair follicles
Which term refers to the visible part of the nail?
Nail body
What does the term 'subcutaneous' refer to?
Below the skin
Which term describes the penetration or passing through the skin?
Transcutaneous
What is the term used to describe a physician specializing in diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue?
Dermatologist
Which term refers to the inflammation of the nail matrix?
Onychitis
Where is gas exchanged and moved from the respiratory system into the circulatory system?
Alveoli and capillaries
What is the term for the first portion of the small intestine?
Duodenum
Where is bile produced?
Liver
Which medical term refers to the cheek?
Buccal
Food moves through the digestive tract by what means?
Peristalsis
What is a thoracotomy?
Incision into the chest wall
Which suffix means breathing?
-pnea
Which part of the large intestine is between the hepatic flexure and the splenic flexure?
Transverse colon
What does diverticulosis mean?
Presence of diverticula in the intestine.
What is cholecystitis associated with?
Inflammation of gallbladder.
What is the term for the condition of stiffening of a joint?
Ankylosis
Which term refers to pain in a joint?
Arthralgia
What does the term 'carpal' refer to?
Pertaining to the wrist bones
Which term refers to bone-forming cells?
Osteoblasts
What is the term for a cancerous tumor of bone?
Osteocarcinoma
Which term refers to lower than average bone density, a precursor to osteoporosis?
Osteopenia
What is the term for the surgical incision of the sternum?
Sternotomy
Which term pertains to the tarsal bones in the foot?
Tarsal
What is the term for inflammation of a tendon?
Tendonitis
Which section of the CPT® code series pertains primarily to the musculoskeletal system?
The 20000 series
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