Medical Terminology Quiz 1: Chapters 1-3
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Adj. suffix in virile is?

ile

Singular of abdomina is?

Abdomen

Plural of nucleus is?

Nuclei

Plural of ovum is?

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

Adjective for parasite is?

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

Plural of diagnosis is?

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

A specialist in pediatrics is a(n)?

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

Singular of paralyses is?

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

Singular of foramina is?

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

Singular of phalanges is?

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

Which is NOT an adjective?

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

What means 'like or resembling a toxin'?

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

Singular of spermatozoa is?

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

Ending '-logy' in cardiology means?

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

Suffix in dysentery is?

<p>-y</p> Signup and view all the answers

Singular of fungi is?

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

Suffix in the word insomnia is?

<p>-ia</p> Signup and view all the answers

Suffix in sclerosis is?

<p>-sis</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which is NOT an adjective?

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

Which is NOT an adjective?

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

Plural of vertebra is?

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

Which suffix means 'condition of'?

<p>-sis</p> Signup and view all the answers

Adjective for neurosis is?

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

Which is NOT an adjective suffix?

<p>-ist</p> Signup and view all the answers

Anatomist means?

<p>One who specializes in anatomy</p> Signup and view all the answers

The prefixes ect/o- and exo- both mean?

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

What term means easy breathing?

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

Opposite of abduct is?

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

Cyanosis refers to?

<p>Blue coloration</p> Signup and view all the answers

A polymorphous organism has?

<p>Many forms</p> Signup and view all the answers

Opposite of premenopausal is?

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

A prefix that means the same as quadr/i is?

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

Erythroderma refers to?

<p>Redness of the skin</p> Signup and view all the answers

Prefix in contraception means?

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

A pseudonym is a?

<p>False name</p> Signup and view all the answers

All are negative prefixes except for?

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

Prefix in disintegration means?

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

Which of the following pertains to correct alignment?

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

A neonate is?

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

Prefix in dehydration means?

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

Prefix that means the same as bi- is?

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

Prefix that means the same as contra- is?

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

Opposite of dextro is?

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

Telophase is the?

<p>Last stage of cell division</p> Signup and view all the answers

Opposite of hypertension is?

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

Which means the same as equi-?

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

A xanthoma is?

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

Prefixes hemi- and semi- mean?

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

Prefix in dialysis means?

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

Which has four components?

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

A binocular microscope has?

<p>Two eyepieces</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which has a hard g?

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

Compound words have two or more?

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

Main part of a word is?

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

A prefix is found?

<p>At the beginning of a word</p> Signup and view all the answers

Correct spelling of the adjective for pharynx is?

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

The ist in the word anatomist is a(n)?

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

Which has a short vowel?

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

Passage of watery stool:

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

Adjective for thorax is?

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

Sense most used by an auditory learner is?

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Study Notes

Medical Terminology Key Concepts

  • Suffixes:

    • Common suffix in "virile" is -ile.
    • Ending -logy in "cardiology" means "study of."
    • Suffix in "dysentery" is -y, in "sclerosis" is -sis, and in "insomnia" is -ia.

  • Singular and Plural Forms:

    • Singular of "abdomina" is "abdomen."
    • Plural of "nucleus" is "nuclei," plural of "ovum" is "ova," and "vertebra" plural is "vertebrae."
    • Singular of "fungi" is "fungus," singular of "spermatozoa" is "spermatozoon," and singular of "phalanges" is "phalanx."

  • Specializations:

    • A pediatrician specializes in pediatrics.
    • An anatomist specializes in anatomy.

  • Adjectives and Their Context:

    • Adjective for "parasite" is "parasitic" and for "neurosis" is "neurotic."
    • Adjective pertaining to "thorax" is "thoracic."

  • Prefixes:

    • Prefix "ect/o-" and "exo-" mean "out."
    • Prefix "anti-" means the same as "contra-," while "mono-" means "one" and "tetra" means the same as "quadr/i."
    • Prefix for "insufficient" and "immature" means "not."
    • Prefix "hemi-" and "semi-" mean "half," while "multi-" means "many."
    • Prefix in "dehydration" indicates "loss" and in "dialysis" means "through."

  • Conditions and Terminologies:

    • "Cyanosis" refers to blue coloration of the skin.
    • "Eupnea" means easy breathing, while "oligospermia" refers to low sperm count.
    • "Symbiosis" describes organisms living together.

  • Opposites and Relationships:

    • Opposite of "abduct" is "adduct," and opposite of "premenarche" is "postmenopausal."
    • Opposite of "hypertension" is "hypotension," and "dextro" is opposed by "sinistro."

  • Additional Key Terms:

    • A leukocyte is a white blood cell.
    • A pandemic affects all people in a region.
    • "Melanin" causes darkening of the skin.
    • "Telophase" is the last stage of cell division.

  • Miscellaneous:

    • A binocular microscope features two eyepieces.
    • Correct spelling of the adjective for "pharynx" is "pharyngeal."
    • "Dermal" refers to skin conditions, as in "erythroderma" meaning redness of skin.

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Test your knowledge of medical terminology with this quiz covering key concepts from Chapters 1, 2, and 3. Learn about suffixes, singular and plural forms, and important adjectives related to medical terms. Perfect for students in healthcare or medical fields!

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