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?

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What does the prefix 'Hepato' indicate?

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What condition is indicated by abnormal dilation of the bronchi?

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What does 'PVD' stand for in medical terminology?

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What is the main focus of hematopoiesis?

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

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

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What does 'cardiac' specifically refer to?

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

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What does 'nephrolithiasis' refer to?

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

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Which statement correctly describes 'hemiplegia'?

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What does the procedure 'ureteroplasty' involve?

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Which choice accurately describes 'myopathy'?

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What does the medical term 'cystorraphy' mean?

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What does '-stenosis' refer to?

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What is the correct definition of 'osteoplasty'?

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Hemiparesis

A condition where one side of the body is weakened.

Thrombocytosis

An abnormally high platelet count in the blood.

Hematopoiesis

The process of creating blood cells, including red blood cells (RBC), white blood cells, and platelets.

Leucocytopenia

An abnormally low white blood cell count.

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Tracheostomy

A surgical procedure that creates an opening in the trachea (windpipe) to allow for breathing.

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Tracheoplasty

A surgical procedure that repairs or reconstructs the trachea.

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Thoracotomy

A surgical incision made into the chest cavity.

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Bronchiectasis

A condition where the bronchi (airways) in the lungs become abnormally widened and inflamed.

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Laryngoplasty

A surgical procedure performed on the larynx (voice box).

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Laryngectomy

The removal of the larynx (voice box).

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Cardiomegaly

Enlargement of the heart.

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Cardiac

Relating to the heart.

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Rraphy

To suture (sew) with medical equipment.

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Otomy

To surgically cut into (make an incision).

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Ostomy

To surgically create an artificial opening in an organ.

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Stenosis

Narrowing or constriction of a passage or opening in the body.

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Plasty

A surgical procedure that involves reshaping or repairing

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Nephrolithiasis

Stones in the kidney.

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Ureteroplasty

Surgical procedure on the ureter (tube connecting kidney to bladder).

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Cystorraphy

To suture (sew) the urinary bladder.

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Osteopathy

Disease of the bones.

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Osteoplasty

Surgical procedure on the bones.

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Myopathy

Disease of the muscles.

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Myoplasty

Surgical procedure on the muscles.

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Hemiplegia

Paralysis of one side of the body.

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Monoplegia

Paralysis of one limb.

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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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