Medical Terminology Basics Quiz
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What is a suffix?

  • A base of a medical term
  • An alteration of a root word
  • A syllable placed at the beginning of a word
  • A syllable placed at the end of a word (correct)

    • What is a root word?

    The foundation of a medical term; carries the term's meaning

    What does 'Ad-' mean?

    To, toward, near

    What does 'dis-' mean?

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

    What does 'pyret-' refer to?

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

    What does 'Epi' mean?

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

    What is a milliliter (mL)?

    <p>One-thousandth of a liter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Necrosis' mean?

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

    What is a microscope used for?

    <p>Used to view small objects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is adhesion?

    <p>An attraction between molecules of different substances; the process of being stuck together</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'eti/o' mean?

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

    What does '-logy' signify?

    <p>Study of</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does '-pathy' mean?

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

    What does '-gnosis' represent?

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

    What does 'onc/o' refer to?

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

    What is chemotherapy?

    <p>The use of chemical agents to treat a disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does '-centesis' refer to?

    <p>Surgical puncture to remove fluid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a disinfectant?

    <p>A chemical substance that kills harmful bacteria or viruses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'maxim-' mean?

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

    What is dermatology?

    <p>Study of the skin and its diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does gastroenterology focus on?

    <p>Study of the stomach, intestines, and their diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is ophthalmology?

    <p>Study of the eye and eye diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does geriatrics refer to?

    <p>Medical treatment and care of old age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does etiology study?

    <p>Study of the cause of disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is rapport?

    <p>A relationship of understanding between two individuals, especially a patient and physician.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does otorhinolaryngology refer to?

    <p>Study of ear, nose, and throat (larynx)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does abduct mean?

    <p>To move away from the midline of the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does febrile mean?

    <p>Feverish; pertaining to or marked by fever</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does acute mean?

    <p>Sudden, sharp, severe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is syndrome?

    <p>A group of symptoms typical of a particular disease or condition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is diaphoresis?

    <p>Profuse sweating</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does excision mean?

    <p>Process of cutting out, surgical removal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does '-al' signify?

    <p>Pertaining to</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'prophylact-' mean?

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

    What is the combining vowel most often used in building medical terms?

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

    What does '-poiesis' mean?

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

    What does Bx stand for?

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

    Study Notes

    Medical Terminology Basics

    • Suffix: A syllable added at the end of a word, altering its meaning.
    • Root Word: The fundamental part of a medical term that provides its core meaning.

    Prefixes and Their Meanings

    • Ad-: Indicates direction toward or near.
    • Dis-: Conveys the idea of separation or apart.
    • Epi-: Means upon, indicating position.
    • Maxim-: Refers to the greatest extent.

    Common Medical Roots

    • Pyret-: Relates to fever.
    • Necrosis: Describes tissue death.
    • Eti/o: Refers to cause.
    • Otorhinolaryngology: Combines ear, nose, and throat study.

    Medical Specialties

    • Dermatology: The science focusing on skin and its diseases.
    • Gastroenterology: The study of the stomach, intestines, and related diseases.
    • Ophthalmology: Involves the study of eyes and their conditions.
    • Geriatrics: Medical care and treatment aimed at the elderly.

    Terms Relating to Disease

    • -Logy: Denotes the study of a particular topic.
    • -Pathy: Indicates a disease.
    • -Gnosi: Relates to knowledge in a medical context.
    • Etiology: The study focusing on the causes of diseases.

    Procedures and Actions

    • Chemotherapy: Treatment using chemical agents for diseases like cancer.
    • -Centesis: Refers to a surgical puncture to extract fluid.
    • Excision: The surgical process of cutting out tissue.
    • Diaphoresis: Excessive sweating, often associated with medical conditions.

    Anatomical Directions

    • Abduct: The action of moving a body part away from the midline.

    Symptoms and Conditions

    • Febrile: An adjective related to fever, denoting a feverish state.
    • Acute: Describes a sudden onset and severe nature of a condition.
    • Syndrome: A collection of symptoms characteristic of a specific disease.

    Measurement and Formation

    • Milliliter (mL): A metric unit, equivalent to one-thousandth of a liter.
    • -Poiesis: Relates to formation or production, often used in medical contexts.

    Medical Processes

    • Adhesion: The phenomenon where different substances stick together.
    • Disinfectant: A substance that effectively kills harmful bacteria and viruses.

    Word Structure

    • Combining Vowel: Mainly 'O,' used to join root words and prefixes/suffixes.
    • Prefix: Found at the beginning of a word to modify or create new meanings.

    Key Concepts of Patient Interaction

    • Rapport: The understanding and relationship between a patient and physician, vital for effective communication and care.

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    Test your knowledge of fundamental medical terminology concepts, including prefixes, suffixes, and common roots. This quiz covers various medical specialties and terms related to disease, helping you understand the essentials of medical language.

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