Medical Terminology Quiz
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What does the term 'acromycosis' refer to?

  • Infection of the extremities
  • Near normal development of limbs
  • Absence of a finger or toe
  • Bluish discoloration of the extremities (correct)
  • What is indicated by the term 'laparotomy'?

  • Fusion of the fingers or toes
  • Incision through the abdominal wall (correct)
  • Excessive size of the feet
  • Surgical removal of the stomach
  • What is the definition of 'adactyly'?

  • Absence of an arm
  • Absence of a finger or toe (correct)
  • Base of a hollow organ
  • Cavity, as in a bone
  • Which term refers to a circular muscle that regulates an opening?

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    What does 'syndactyly' mean?

    <p>Fusion of the fingers or toes</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Medical Terminology

    • Abrachia: Absence of an arm
    • Acrocyanosis: Bluish discoloration of the extremities
    • Laparotomy: Incision through the abdominal wall
    • Adactyly: Absence of a finger or toe
    • Thoracotomy: Incision into the chest
    • Antebrachium: Forearm
    • Macropodía: Excessive size of the feet
    • Epidermis: Outer layer of the skin
    • Syndactyly: Fusion of the fingers or toes
    • Fundus: Base of a hollow organ
    • Lumen: Cavity, as in a bone
    • Sphincter: Circular muscle that regulates an opening
    • Septum: A dividing wall

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    Test your knowledge of medical terminology with this quiz, covering various terms related to human anatomy and surgical procedures. Each term will challenge your understanding and recall of essential medical vocabulary. Ideal for students and professionals in the healthcare field.

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