Medical Terminology: Part 2 Quiz

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What do the root words rhin/o and nas/o refer to?

Nose

What does the root word ton/o mean?

Tone, tension

What is the study of hearing disorders called?

Audiology

What instrument is used to examine the eardrum?

Myringoscope Signup and view all the answers

What does the root word tympan refer to?

Eardrum Signup and view all the answers

What do the suffixes -algia and -dynia mean?

Pain Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix -cusis refer to?

Hearing Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix -ectomy mean?

Surgical excision Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix -gram mean?

Record Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix -ptosis mean?

Drooping Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix -ist mean?

One who specializes Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix -itis mean?

Inflammation Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix -logy mean?

Study of Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix -lymph refer to?

Clear fluid Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix -metry mean?

Measurement Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix -ion mean?

Process Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix hypo mean?

Below, deficient Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix -oid mean?

Resemble, form Signup and view all the answers

What do the suffixes -opia and -opsia refer to?

Eye, vision Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix -osis mean?

Condition of Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix -plasty mean?

Surgical repair Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix -rrhea mean?

Flow, discharge Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix -scope mean?

Instrument Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the thyroid?

Vital role in metabolism and regulates body's metabolic processes, influences bone and calcium metabolism, helps maintain plasma calcium homeostasis Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Medical Terminology Study Notes

Nose
- Root words: rhin/o and nas/o refer to the nose.
Tone, Tension
- Root word: ton/o means tone or tension.
Audiology
- Definition: The study of hearing disorders.
Myringoscope
- Instrument used for examining the eardrum.
Eardrum
- Root word: tympan refers to the eardrum.
Pain
- Suffixes: -algia and -dynia both mean pain.
Hearing
- Suffix: -cusis means hearing.
Surgical Excision
- Suffix: -ectomy signifies surgical excision.
Record
- Suffix: -gram means record or written document.
Drooping
- Suffix: -ptosis indicates drooping or prolapse.
One who Specializes
- Suffix: -ist means one who specializes in a field.
Inflammation
- Suffix: -itis denotes inflammation of a specific area.
Study of
- Suffix: -logy means the study of a particular subject.
Clear Fluid
- Suffix: -lymph refers to clear fluid or lymphatic fluid.
Measurement
- Suffix: -metry means the measurement of something.
Process
- Suffix: -ion indicates a process or action.
Below, Deficient
- Prefix: hypo means below or deficient in something.
Resemble, Form
- Suffix: -oid indicates resemblance or form related to something.
Eye, Vision
- Suffixes: -opia and -opsia both relate to eye and vision conditions.
Condition of
- Suffix: -osis refers to a condition or pathological state.
Surgical Repair
- Suffix: -plasty denotes surgical repair of a part.
Flow, Discharge
- Suffix: -rrhea means flow or discharge of a substance.
Instrument
- Suffix: -scope means an instrument used for viewing or examining.
Thyroid
- Plays a vital role in metabolism, regulates metabolic processes, influences bone and calcium metabolism, and helps maintain plasma calcium homeostasis.

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Test your knowledge on medical terminology with this quiz focusing on specific terms related to anatomy and audiology. Each question will challenge your understanding of root words and their meanings in the medical field. Perfect for students and professionals alike!