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Which specialist is a patient with hypergonadism and prolactinoma likely to be referred to?
Which specialist is a patient with hypergonadism and prolactinoma likely to be referred to?
Endocrinologist
What condition do polydipsia, polyuria, weight loss, and blurred vision indicate?
What condition do polydipsia, polyuria, weight loss, and blurred vision indicate?
Diabetes mellitus
Dysphonia is primarily associated with which medical condition?
Dysphonia is primarily associated with which medical condition?
Laryngitis
What is the hereditary malignant tumor of the eye called?
What is the hereditary malignant tumor of the eye called?
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Which bacteria grow in pairs and are classified as round?
Which bacteria grow in pairs and are classified as round?
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Identify the misspelled word among the following: Basaphil, Adenopathy, Edematous.
Identify the misspelled word among the following: Basaphil, Adenopathy, Edematous.
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Which of the following medical terms is spelled correctly: Albumine, Hemorrhoid?
Which of the following medical terms is spelled correctly: Albumine, Hemorrhoid?
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What is the correct spelling for the term used to describe the focusing ability of the eye?
What is the correct spelling for the term used to describe the focusing ability of the eye?
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Which word part signifies narrowing in medical terminology?
Which word part signifies narrowing in medical terminology?
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What term refers to pain in the ear?
What term refers to pain in the ear?
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Which suffix denotes a disease condition?
Which suffix denotes a disease condition?
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What does the root term 'angio' refer to in medical terminology?
What does the root term 'angio' refer to in medical terminology?
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What is the term for a surgical removal procedure?
What is the term for a surgical removal procedure?
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Identify the root word that means 'slow' in medical terms.
Identify the root word that means 'slow' in medical terms.
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Which term describes muscle tissue?
Which term describes muscle tissue?
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What does the prefix 'brady-' indicate?
What does the prefix 'brady-' indicate?
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What prefix is used in medical terminology to indicate 'above normal'?
What prefix is used in medical terminology to indicate 'above normal'?
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What prefix in medical terminology means 'below'?
What prefix in medical terminology means 'below'?
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What is a term that indicates both sides of the body?
What is a term that indicates both sides of the body?
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Which suffix indicates 'movement' in medical terminology?
Which suffix indicates 'movement' in medical terminology?
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What does the prefix 'dys-' signify in medical terminology?
What does the prefix 'dys-' signify in medical terminology?
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What does ultrasonography utilize to create an image?
What does ultrasonography utilize to create an image?
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What does the suffix 'ectomy' signify in medical terms?
What does the suffix 'ectomy' signify in medical terms?
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In medical terminology, what does 'Febri' refer to?
In medical terminology, what does 'Febri' refer to?
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What root word represents 'skin' in medical vocabulary?
What root word represents 'skin' in medical vocabulary?
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What is the primary anatomical position of proximal in relation to a limb's attachment point?
What is the primary anatomical position of proximal in relation to a limb's attachment point?
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How would you describe the relationship of the shoulders to the elbow?
How would you describe the relationship of the shoulders to the elbow?
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What is the medical term for disease or swelling of lymph nodes?
What is the medical term for disease or swelling of lymph nodes?
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What does the term angioid refer to?
What does the term angioid refer to?
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What does hemolysis mean in the context of red blood cells (RBC)?
What does hemolysis mean in the context of red blood cells (RBC)?
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What does arterioplasty involve in relation to an artery?
What does arterioplasty involve in relation to an artery?
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What does the suffix 'phreno' refer to?
What does the suffix 'phreno' refer to?
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What does 'hyper-' indicate in medical terminology?
What does 'hyper-' indicate in medical terminology?
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What is the correct spelling of the term related to eye examination?
What is the correct spelling of the term related to eye examination?
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What does the term 'adipose' refer to in relation to body tissues?
What does the term 'adipose' refer to in relation to body tissues?
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Which cell type is classified as an epithelial cell?
Which cell type is classified as an epithelial cell?
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What term describes the condition of low parathyroid secretion?
What term describes the condition of low parathyroid secretion?
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What is the term for inflammation of the thyroid gland?
What is the term for inflammation of the thyroid gland?
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What does the suffix '-eal' indicate in medical terminology?
What does the suffix '-eal' indicate in medical terminology?
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What does the prefix 'epi-' signify in medical terms?
What does the prefix 'epi-' signify in medical terms?
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What is the name of the tailbone in human anatomy?
What is the name of the tailbone in human anatomy?
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Study Notes
Medical Terminology Quiz Key Concepts
- Angio: Refers to "vessel."
- Root for "slow": Known as "Brady."
- Prefix for "above normal": "Hyper."
- Prefix for "below": "Hypo."
- Suffix for "movement": "Taxis."
- Suffix "ectomy": Indicates "excision."
- "Febri": Relates to "fever."
- Root word for "skin": "Derm."
- Blue discoloration of the skin: Known as "Cyanosis."
- Definition of a prefix: Found at the beginning and modifies the root.
- Suffix for "inflammation": "Itis."
- Suffix for "breathing": "Pnea."
- Meaning of the suffix "osis": Indicating a "condition."
- Meaning of the suffix "tomy": Refers to "incision."
- Root for female reproductive organs: "GYN."
- Specialist for hypergonadism and related conditions: Endocrinologist.
- Signs of Diabetes mellitus: Symptoms include polydipsia, polyuria, weight loss, and blurred vision.
- Dysphonia: Commonly associated with "laryngitis."
- Malignant tumor of the eye: "Retinoblastoma," which is hereditary.
- Round bacteria that grow in pairs: Known as "Diplococci."
- Misspelled word: "Basaphil."
- Correctly spelled word for hemorrhoids: "Hemorrhoid."
- Correct spelling of the focusing ability of the eye: "Accommodation."
- Term for narrowing: "-stenosis."
- Pattern of anatomical direction: Proximal is "towards" the attachment point of a limb.
- Lying position "supine": Refers to being on one’s back.
- Pertaining to the plane dividing the body into right and left: "Sagittal."
- Backbone defined: "Vertebra."
- Plane dividing body into upper and lower portions: "Transverse."
- Epi- prefix meaning: "Above."
- Pain in the ear: Known as "Otalgia."
- Instrument to record: "-gram."
- Suffix indicating disease condition: "-pathy."
- Suffix for excision: "-ectomy."
- Muscle terminology: Represented by "my/o."
- Nerve related term: "neur/o."
- Ultrasonography definition: Uses sound waves and echoes to create images.
- Hypertrophy: Increase in cell size; denotes improved development.
- Retroperitoneal location: Behind the abdomen.
- Abductor muscle function: Carries a limb away from the body.
- Dyspnea: Defined as "difficult breathing."
- Brady- prefix meaning: "Slow."
- Ad- prefix meaning: "Toward."
- Dys- prefix meaning: "Bad, painful, difficult."
- Tachy- prefix meaning: "Fast."
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This quiz covers essential medical terminology, focusing on roots, prefixes, and meanings. Test your knowledge about terms like 'angio', 'brady', and more. Ideal for students and professionals looking to enhance their medical vocabulary.