Greek and Latin Medical Terminology Quiz

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What is the term for something with a false affinity for eosin?

Pseudoeosinophil

What is the term for sexual gratification involving urine?

Urolagnia

What does the term 'sarcomatoid' mean?

Resembling a tumor involving the flesh

What does the term 'azoturia' refer to?

The abnormal presence of nitrogen in the urine Signup and view all the answers

What does 'karyorrhectic adenitis' mean?

The inflammation of a gland, particularly involving the rupturing of a nucleus Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'membrana vitrea' describe?

A membrane pertaining to or resembling glass Signup and view all the answers

What are 'venae pancreaticoduodenales'?

The veins pertaining to the duodenum and the pancreatic duct Signup and view all the answers

What does 'vasa lumbara' refer to?

The vessels pertaining to the loins Signup and view all the answers

What are 'venae hepaticae'?

The veins pertaining to the liver Signup and view all the answers

What does 'arteria lingularis' mean?

The artery pertaining to the little tongue Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'keratoelastoidosis' describe?

An abnormal condition involving something resembling elastic tissue and something resembling horn Signup and view all the answers

What does 'cheilitis glandularis' mean?

The inflammation of the lips, particularly involving the glands Signup and view all the answers

What is 'laparatomophilia'?

A morbid fondness for cutting into the abdominal wall Signup and view all the answers

What does 'lumbocolostomata' refer to?

Openings made in the colon through the loin Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the displacement of the little bronchi?

Bronchiolectopia Signup and view all the answers

What does 'pneumonic lithotripsy' mean?

The crushing or rubbing of a calculus, particularly in the lungs Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'pneumatopenic spirograph'?

An instrument for recording something involving breathing, pertaining to a deficiency of air Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'nephrosideriasis' mean?

The abnormal presence of iron in the kidneys Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for inflammation of the tongue involving the mouth?

Stomatoglossitis Signup and view all the answers

What does 'enterotoxin' refer to?

A substance poisonous to the small intestine Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the distention of something involving saliva?

Sialectasia Signup and view all the answers

What does 'hepaticicectomy' mean?

The cutting out of the hepatic duct Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'kaluretic' pertain to?

The passage of potassium in the urine Signup and view all the answers

What is 'inguinal spondylosis'?

An abnormal condition involving the vertebrae and the groin Signup and view all the answers

What does 'adipocele' describe?

The protrusion of fat Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Greek and Latin Medical Terminology

Pseudoeosinophil: False affinity for eosin (a type of white blood cell)
Urolagnia: Sexual gratification involving urine
Sarcomatoid: Resembling a tumor involving flesh
Azoturia: Abnormal presence of nitrogen in urine
Karyorrhectic adenitis: Inflammation of a gland, involving nucleus rupture
Membrana vitrea: Glass-like membrane
Venae pancreaticoduodenales: Veins pertaining to the duodenum and pancreatic duct
Vasa lumbara: Vessels pertaining to the loins
Venae hepaticae: Veins pertaining to the liver
Arteria lingularis: Artery pertaining to the little tongue
Keratoelastoidosis: Abnormal condition involving elastic tissue and horn-like substance
Cheilitis glandularis: Inflammation of the lips, involving glands
Laparotomophilia: Morbid fondness for cutting into the abdominal wall
Lumbocolostomata: Openings made in the colon through the loin
Bronchiolectopia: Displacement of the small bronchi
Pneumonic lithotripsy: Crushing or rubbing a calculus (stone) in the lungs
Pneumatopenic spirograph: Instrument for recording breathing, pertaining to air deficiency
Nephrosideriasis: Abnormal presence of iron in the kidneys
Stomatoglossitis: Inflammation of the tongue involving the mouth
Enterotoxin: Substance poisonous to the small intestine
Sialectasia: Distention involving saliva
Hepaticicectomy: Cutting out the hepatic duct
Kaluretic: Pertaining to the passage of potassium in the urine
Inguinal spondylosis: Abnormal condition involving the vertebrae and the groin
Adipocele: Protrusion of fat

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Test your knowledge of Greek and Latin medical terms used in various medical contexts. This quiz covers terms related to anatomy, physiology, and pathologies, providing definitions and examples for better understanding. Enhance your medical vocabulary and comprehension with this specialized quiz.