Medical Terminology Quiz. General Terms
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Which condition is characterized by an elevated level of platelets?

  • Bronchiectasis
  • Hematopoiesis
  • Thrombocytosis (correct)
  • Leucocytopenia

    • What is the purpose of a tracheostomy?

  • Taking a biopsy of the lungs
  • Resection of the trachea
  • Surgical incision in the thorax
  • Creating an artificial opening in the trachea (correct)

    • What does the term 'leucocytopenia' refer to?

  • Elevated level of platelets
  • Reduced level of white blood cells (correct)
  • Elevated level of white blood cells
  • Reduced level of platelets

    • Which surgical procedure involves the removal of the larynx?

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

    What does the prefix 'Hepato' indicate?

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

    What condition is indicated by abnormal dilation of the bronchi?

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

    What does 'PVD' stand for in medical terminology?

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

    What is the main focus of hematopoiesis?

    <p>Production of RBC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term is related to the surgical procedure in the trachea?

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

    Which condition is related to paralysis or weakness of one side of the body?

    <p>Weakening of extremity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'cardiac' specifically refer to?

    <p>Related to the heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of the suffix '-plasty'?

    <p>Surgical procedure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'nephrolithiasis' refer to?

    <p>Stones in the kidney</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct medical interpretation of '-otomy'?

    <p>To cut into (make an incision)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement correctly describes 'hemiplegia'?

    <p>Paralysis of one side of the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the procedure 'ureteroplasty' involve?

    <p>Surgical procedure in the ureter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which choice accurately describes 'myopathy'?

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

    What does the medical term 'cystorraphy' mean?

    <p>To suture the urinary bladder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does '-stenosis' refer to?

    <p>Reduction of the diameter (Of an organ or element)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct definition of 'osteoplasty'?

    <p>Procedure of the bones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Cardiomegaly

    • Irregular heart rhythm
    • Heart enlargement
    • Heart suture
    • Heart disease

    Cardiac

    • Relating to the heart
    • Heart removal
    • Heart suture
    • Heart disease

    -rraphy

    • Removal of part or all of an organ
    • Suture using medical equipment
    • Visualization using medical equipment
    • Fixing in original anatomical position

    -otomy

    • Creating an incision (cut)
    • Removing tissue (excision)
    • Organ tumor
    • Organ drooping

    -ostomy

    • Suture using medical equipment
    • Visualizing organ interior (using equipment)
    • Creating an artificial opening in an organ
    • Accessing the organ interior

    -stenosis

    • Increased organ/element diameter
    • Decreased organ/element diameter
    • Organ/element inflammation
    • Organ/element suturing

    -plasty

    • Surgical procedure
    • Radiological procedure
    • Removal of tissue (cutting off)
    • Suture

    Nephrolithiasis

    • Kidney stones
    • Ureter stones
    • Urinary bladder stones
    • Urethral stones

    Ureteroplasty

    • Ureter surgical procedure
    • Adrenal gland repair
    • Kidney fixation
    • Urethral surgical procedure

    Cystorraphy

    • Removing the urinary bladder
    • Suturing the urinary bladder
    • Positioning the urinary bladder (anatomically)
    • Cauterizing the urinary bladder

    Osteopathy

    • Cerebellum disease
    • Bone disease
    • Nerve disease
    • Brain disease

    Osteoplasty

    • Bone procedure
    • Bone disease
    • Nerve procedure
    • Brain disease

    Myopathy

    • Cerebellum disease
    • Bone disease
    • Muscle disease
    • Brain disease

    Myoplasty

    • Bone procedure
    • Bone disease
    • Muscle procedure
    • Brain disease

    Hemiplegia

    • One side body paralysis
    • One extremity paralysis

    Hemiparesis

    • One side body weakening
    • One extremity weakening

    Monoplegia

    • One side body paralysis
    • One extremity paralysis
    • One side body weakening
    • One extremity weakening

    Thrombocytosis

    • High white blood cell count
    • High white blood cell count
    • Low platelet count
    • High platelet count

    Hematopoiesis

    • White blood cell production
    • Red blood cell production
    • Platelet production
    • Leucocyte production

    Leucocytopenia

    • Low white blood cell count
    • High white blood cell count
    • Low platelet count
    • High platelet count

    Tracheostomy

    • Thorax surgical incision
    • Lung biopsy
    • Trachea tissue removal
    • Trachea artificial opening

    Tracheoplasty

    • Trachea resection
    • Trachea removal
    • Trachea surgical procedure
    • Trachea suture

    Thoracotomy

    • Thorax surgical incision
    • Removing thorax fluid

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    Test your knowledge of medical terminology, including terms related to cardiac issues, surgical procedures, and conditions like nephrolithiasis. This quiz covers various suffixes and prefixes used in medicine, providing a comprehensive overview for students or healthcare professionals.

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