Medical Terminology Definitions Quiz

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What is the inflammation of the voice box?

laryngitis

What is the visual examination of the central area of the chest called?

mediastinoscopy

What term describes the involuntary contraction of muscles in the voice box?

laryngospasm

What is the term for the bluish discoloration of the skin?

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What are the cavities within the skull near the nose called?

sinuses Signup and view all the answers

What is the removal of a lobe of the lung called?

lobectomy Signup and view all the answers

What term describes the process of expelling sputum from the chest?

exorthotion Signup and view all the answers

What is the condition called when breathing is easier in an upright position?

orthopnea Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'laryngeal' refer to?

pertaining to the voice box Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the pain associated with the chest muscles?

pleurdynia Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for hoarseness or abnormal sound of the voice?

dysphonia Signup and view all the answers

Match the following blood cells with their definitions:

Erythrocyte = Red blood cell Monocyte = White blood cell; phagocyte and precursor of a macrophage Platelet = Thrombocyte Hematopoietic stem cell = Bone marrow cell; gives rise to many types of blood cells Lymphocyte = Leukocyte formed in lymph tissue; produces antibodies Eosinophil = Leukocyte with dense reddish granules; associated with allergic reactions Neutrophil = Leukocyte (poly) formed in bone marrow and having neutral-staining granules Basophil = Leukocyte whose granules have an affinity for basic stain; releases histamine and heparin Signup and view all the answers

What is the liquid portion of blood called?

plasma Signup and view all the answers

What hormone is secreted by the kidney to stimulate erythrocyte production?

erythropoietin Signup and view all the answers

The ______ helps blood clot by producing proteins.

liver Signup and view all the answers

What is the increase in the depth of breathing called?

hyperpnea Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the removal of a lung?

pneumonectomy Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Medical Terminology Definitions

Inflammation of the voice box: Laryngitis
Visual examination of the central area of the chest: Mediastinoscopy
Involuntary contraction of muscles in the voice box: Laryngospasm
Bluish discoloration of the skin: Cyanosis
Cavities within the skull near the nose: Sinuses
Removal of a lobe of the lung: Lobectomy
Breathing is easier in an upright position: Orthopnea
Pertaining to the voice box: Laryngeal
Process of expelling sputum from the chest: Expectoration
Condition of decreased oxygen: Hypoxia

Medical Terms: Blood Cells

Red blood cell: Erythrocyte
White blood cell; phagocyte and precursor of a macrophage: Monocyte
Thrombocyte: Platelet
Bone marrow cell; gives rise to many types of blood cells: Hematopoietic stem cell
Leukocyte formed in lymph tissue; produces antibodies: Lymphocyte
Leukocyte with dense reddish granules; associated with allergic reactions: Eosinophil
Leukocyte (poly) formed in bone marrow and having neutral-staining granules: Neutrophil
Leukocyte whose granules have an affinity for basic stain; releases histamine and heparin: Basophil

Medical Terms: Blood Components

Liquid portion of blood: Plasma
Hormone secreted by the kidney to stimulate erythrocyte production in bone marrow: Erythropoietin (EPO)
Proteins in plasma; can be separated into alpha, beta, and gamma types: Globulin
Plasma protein that maintains the proper amount of water in blood: Albumin
Proteins made by lymphocytes in response to antigens in the blood: Antibodies

Medical Terms: Spelling and Meaning

Myeloma: Malignant neoplasm of bone marrow
Erythropoiesis: Process that produces red blood cells
Bilirubin: Yellow substance produced when aged red blood cells break down
Fibrinogen: Protein produced in the liver, helps blood clot
Platelet: Cell fragment without a nucleus, involved in clotting
Poikilocytosis: Variation in the shapes of red blood cells
Leukapheresis: Procedure that removes white blood cells from the blood; returns remaining blood to the patient

Respiratory System Terms

Condition of a collapsed lung: Atelectasis
Incision of the chest: Thoracotomy
Inflammation of cavities in the skull: Sinusitis
Rhythmic changes in breathing: Cheyne-Stokes respiration
Removal of the tonsils: Tonsillectomy
Instrument to measure breathing: Spirometer
Incision of the windpipe: Tracheotomy
Pertaining to the chest: Thoracic
Narrowing of the windpipe: Tracheal stenosis
Collection of pus in the pleural cavity: Empyema

Respiratory System Terms Continued

Increase in depth of breathing: Hyperpnea
Excessive or irregular breathing: Dyspnea

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Test your knowledge of medical terminology related to various body functions and conditions. This quiz covers definitions of important terms regarding respiratory issues and blood cells. Challenge yourself to see how well you understand these critical terms in the medical field.