Medical Terminology and Abbreviations Quiz
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What does the root word 'Hepato' refer to?

  • Heart
  • Brain
  • Kidney
  • Liver (correct)

Which suffix indicates an enlargement of an organ or tissue?

  • -megaly (correct)
  • -pathy
  • -osis
  • -itis

What does the prefix 'Neuro' refer to?

  • Nerve (correct)
  • Muscle
  • Skin
  • Joint

Which suffix means the process of surgical repair?

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What does the root word 'Arterio' refer to?

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Which suffix indicates a hernia or protrusion?

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Which of the following suffixes indicates inflammation?

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What does the abbreviation BKA stand for?

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Which condition is indicated by the abbreviation CHF?

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What does the abbreviation CVA refer to in medical terminology?

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What condition is identified by the abbreviation RA?

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Which abbreviation stands for Above Elbow Amputation?

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What does TIA mean in medical terminology?

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What does the prefix 'hypo...' indicate?

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Which prefix means 'against'?

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What is the correct plural form for 'matrix'?

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What does the prefix 'super...' signify?

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Which suffix is used for a singular term that ends with 'um'?

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What does the prefix 'ante...' mean?

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Which prefix indicates 'out' or 'away from'?

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The prefix 'dys...' refers to what kind of condition?

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What does the suffix 'ma' change to in its plural form?

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Which prefix means 'within'?

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What does the symbol '>' represent?

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Which abbreviation means 'twice a day'?

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What does the symbol '♀' signify?

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Which abbreviation refers to 'three times a week'?

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What does 'hs' stand for?

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What is represented by the symbol '↓'?

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Which abbreviation means 'once per day'?

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Which abbreviation signifies 'as needed'?

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What does 'ac' represent?

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What does 'DNR' signify in a medical context?

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What does 'Hx' represent in medical terminology?

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What does the abbreviation 'c/o' mean?

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What does 'HR' measure?

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In medical terms, 's/p' refers to what?

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What do the letters 'TPR' stand for?

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What does the abbreviation 'PE' refer to in a medical examination?

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What does 'x' denote in medical shorthand?

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Hemato-

Prefix meaning blood.

-emia

Suffix meaning blood condition.

-itis

Suffix meaning inflammation.

Arterio-

Prefix meaning artery.

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-ectomy

Suffix meaning excision (surgical removal).

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-centesis

Suffix meaning puncture.

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Cardio-

Prefix meaning heart.

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Osteo-

Prefix meaning bone.

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Prefix 'ante-'

Means 'before' in time or position.

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Prefix 'anti-'

Means 'against' or 'opposed to'.

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Prefix 'bi-'

Means 'two' or 'both'.

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Prefix 'co-', 'con-'

Means 'together', 'with', or 'joint'.

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Plural of 'vertebra'

'vertebrae'

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Plural of 'ovum'

'ova'

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Plural of 'nucleus'

'nuclei'

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'Cutaneous'

Pertaining to the skin.

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Prefix 'dys-'

Means 'bad', 'difficult', or 'painful'.

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Abbreviation a.c.

Before meals (ante cibum).

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BP

Blood Pressure

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CC

Chief Complaint

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NPO

Nothing by mouth

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VS

Vital Signs

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TPR

Temperature, Pulse, Respiration

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D/C

Discharge, Discontinue

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PMH

Past Medical History

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HPI

History of Present Illness

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Dx

Diagnosis

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Pt

Patient

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AKA (TFA)

Above knee amputation (transfemoral amputation)

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BKA (TTA)

Below knee amputation (transtibial amputation)

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TKA/TKR

Total knee arthroplasty/total knee replacement

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THA/THR

Total hip arthroplasty/total hip replacement

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bid/BID

Twice a day (Latin: bis in die)

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tid/TID

Three times a day

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qh/QH

Every hour (Latin: quaque hora)

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qid/QID

Four times a day (Latin: quater in die)

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qod/QOD

Every other day

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Study Notes

Medical Terminology and Abbreviations

  • Root words are prefixes and suffixes that modify the meaning or definition of a medical term. Examples include:

    • Abdomino: abdomen
    • Alveolo: alveolus
    • Angio: vessel
    • Arthro: joint
    • Arterio: artery
    • Broncho: bronchus
    • Cardio: heart
    • Cephalo: head
    • Cerebro: cerebrum
    • Chondro: cartilage
    • Colo: colon
    • Costo: rib
    • Cranio: skull
    • Dermo: skin
    • Encephalo: brain
    • Entero: small intestine
    • Gastro: stomach and many more

  • Diagnostic suffixes are used to indicate a condition or disease. Examples include:

    • -cele: hernia, tumor, protrusion
    • -coniosis: abnormal condition of dust secretion
    • -crine: secretion
    • -ectasis: expansion, dilatation
    • -emia: blood condition
    • -ia: condition
    • -itis: inflammation
    • -listhesis: to slip, slide
    • -lysis: breakdown, destruction and many more.

Operative/Test Suffixes

  • Suffixes pertaining to surgical procedures. Examples include:
    • -centesis: puncture
    • -cision: cutting
    • -ectomy: excision
    • -desis: fixation, binding
    • -gram: record
    • -graphy: process of recording
    • -opsy: process of viewing
    • -pexy: suspension, fixation
    • -plasty: correction/repair

Symptomatic Suffixes

  • Suffixes pertaining to symptoms. Examples include:
    • -algia: pain
    • -genic: origin
    • -osis: increase, abnormal condition
    • -penia: deficiency, decrease
    • -pnea: breathing

General Suffixes

  • Suffixes used to indicate processes, conditions, quality, etc. Examples include:
  • -ac, al, an, ar, ary, eal, ic, ine, ior, ous, tic: pertaining to
  • -ation: process, condition
  • -coccus: berry shaped bacteria
  • -cyte: cell

Prefixes

  • Prefixes used to indicate location, negation, number, time; Examples include:
    • ab-: away from
    • hemi-: half
    • hyper-: above, excessive, beyond
    • hypo-: beneath, below, deficient
    • anti-: against
    • ante-: before

Plural Endings

  • Singular and Plural forms of words are important to correctly form the word to describe more than one item. Examples include:
    • Singular: vertebra, ovum, nucleus, diagnosis, matrix, carcinoma
    • Plural: vertebrae, ova, nuclei, diagnoses, matrices, carcinomata

Miscellaneous Abbreviations

  • This section lists charting, diagnostic, surgical abbreviations, and body systems. Examples include:
    • a.c.: Before meals
    • ad lib: As desired
    • BP: Blood Pressure
    • CC: Chief complaint
    • CCU: Coronary care unit
    • DNR: Do not resuscitate
    • DOB: Date of birth
    • Dx: Diagnosis
    • F/u: Follow-up
    • HEENT: Head, eyes, ears, nose, throat
    • H&P: History and physical
    • HPI: History of present illness
  • Includes abbreviations for time-related terms, frequently used in medical documentation. Examples include:
    • d: day
    • h: hour
    • q: every
    • bid/BID: twice a day
    • tid/TID: three times a day
    • qh/QH: every hour
    • qd/QD: once per day
    • qid/QID: four times a day
    • qod/QOD: every other day

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Test your knowledge of medical terminology and abbreviations with this quiz. You'll explore important root words and diagnostic suffixes that form the foundation of medical language. Perfect for anyone studying healthcare or medical professions.

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