Medical Terminology Quiz

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What does the combining form 'aneurysm/o' refer to?

bleeding

fainting

narrowing of a blood vessel

widening blood vessel (correct)

What does 'angi/o' refer to?

vessel

What does 'aort/o' refer to?

aorta

What does 'arter/o, arteri/o' mean?

artery Signup and view all the answers

What does the combining form 'ather/o' refer to?

fatty substance Signup and view all the answers

What does 'atri/o' refer to?

atrium Signup and view all the answers

What does 'axill/o' refer to?

armpit Signup and view all the answers

What does 'brachi/o' denote?

arm Signup and view all the answers

What does 'cardi/o' refer to?

heart Signup and view all the answers

What does 'cholesterol/o' signify?

cholesterol Signup and view all the answers

What does 'cyan/o' refer to?

blue Signup and view all the answers

What does 'isch/o' mean?

hold back Signup and view all the answers

What does 'my/o' refer to?

muscle Signup and view all the answers

What does 'myx/o' denote?

mucus Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ox/o' refer to?

oxygen Signup and view all the answers

What does 'pericardi/o' refer to?

pericardium Signup and view all the answers

What does 'phleb/o' refer to?

vein Signup and view all the answers

What does 'pulmon/o' mean?

lung Signup and view all the answers

What does 'rrhythm/o' refer to?

rhythm Signup and view all the answers

What does 'sphygm/o' represent?

pulse Signup and view all the answers

What does 'steth/o' refer to?

chest Signup and view all the answers

What does 'thromb/o' signify?

clot Signup and view all the answers

What does 'valv/o' mean?

valve Signup and view all the answers

What does 'valvul/o' refer to?

valve Signup and view all the answers

What does 'vas/o' denote?

vessel Signup and view all the answers

What does 'vascul/o' refer to?

vessel Signup and view all the answers

What do 'ven/o, ven/i' mean?

vein Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ventricul/o' refer to?

ventricle Signup and view all the answers

What does '-constriction' mean?

narrowing Signup and view all the answers

What does '-dilation' refer to?

widening Signup and view all the answers

What does '-emia' indicate?

blood condition Signup and view all the answers

What does '-graphy' mean?

process of recording Signup and view all the answers

What does '-lysis' denote?

destruction, breakdown, separating Signup and view all the answers

What does '-megaly' refer to?

enlargement Signup and view all the answers

What does '-meter' signify?

measure Signup and view all the answers

What does '-oma' mean?

tumor Signup and view all the answers

What does '-osis' denote?

condition Signup and view all the answers

What does '-plasty' refer to?

surgical repair Signup and view all the answers

What does '-sclerosis' mean?

hardening Signup and view all the answers

What does '-stenosis' denote?

tightening, stricture Signup and view all the answers

What does '-tomy' refer to?

process of cutting Signup and view all the answers

What does 'a-, an-' mean?

no, not, without Signup and view all the answers

What does 'brady-' mean?

slow Signup and view all the answers

What does 'de-' refer to?

lack of, removal of Signup and view all the answers

What does 'dys-' denote?

bad, painful Signup and view all the answers

What does 'endo-' mean?

in, within Signup and view all the answers

What does 'hyper-' mean?

above Signup and view all the answers

What does 'hypo-' refer to?

below Signup and view all the answers

What does 'inter-' mean?

between Signup and view all the answers

What does 'peri-' denote?

around Signup and view all the answers

What does 'tachy-' mean?

fast Signup and view all the answers

What does 'tetra-' signify?

four Signup and view all the answers

What does 'tri-' mean?

three Signup and view all the answers

What does 'CAD' stand for?

Coronary Artery Disease Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ECG' stand for?

Electro-Cardio Gram Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ECHO' refer to?

Echocardiography Signup and view all the answers

What does 'MI' signify?

Myocardial Infarction Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Key Combining Forms

aneurysm/o: Refers to an aneurysm, indicating a widening of a blood vessel.
angi/o: Pertains to vessels, can refer to blood or lymph vessels.
aort/o: Specifically denotes the aorta, the main artery leaving the heart.
arter/o, arteri/o: Indicates arteries, which carry blood away from the heart.
ather/o: Relates to a fatty substance, often associated with atherosclerosis.
atri/o: Refers to the atrium, the upper chamber of the heart.

Additional Combining Forms

axill/o: Denotes the armpit region.
brachi/o: Refers to the arm.
cardi/o: Indicates the heart, central to cardiovascular health.
cholesterol/o: Relates specifically to cholesterol, a type of lipid.
cyan/o: Refers to blue, often used in medical contexts to describe skin color due to lack of oxygen.
isch/o: Signifies the concept of holding back or restriction.

Muscle and Respiratory Terms

my/o: Indicates muscle tissue.
myx/o: Refers to mucus, often related to respiratory or gastrointestinal conditions.
ox/o: Relates to oxygen, essential for respiration.
pericardi/o: Refers to the pericardium, the membrane surrounding the heart.
phleb/o: Denotes veins, which return blood to the heart.
pulmon/o: Pertains to the lungs, vital for gas exchange.

Activity and Cycles

rrhythm/o: Refers to rhythm, often used in relation to heartbeats.
sphygm/o: Indicates pulse, a vital sign reflecting heart rate.
steth/o: Pertains to the chest area, often examined with a stethoscope.
thromb/o: Relates to clots, significant in conditions like thrombosis.
valv/o, valvul/o: Both refer to valves in the heart that control blood flow.

Vessel Terms

vas/o: Refers to vessels, including arteries and veins.
vascul/o: Pertains to blood vessels collectively.
ven/o, ven/i: Both denote veins, emphasizing their role in circulation.
ventricul/o: Refers to ventricles, the lower chambers of the heart.

Suffixes and Their Meanings

-constriction: Indicates narrowing, significant in conditions like stenosis.
-dilation: Signifies widening, often used in procedures to open up narrowed areas.
-emia: Refers to a blood condition, related to various diseases.
-graphy: Describes the process of recording or imaging, such as ECG.
-lysis: Indicates destruction or breakdown, as seen in certain diseases.
-megaly: Refers to enlargement, a common term in imaging reports.
-meter: Related to measurement; often paired with other terms.
-oma: Indicates tumors or abnormal growths.
-osis: Refers to a condition, often indicating a pathological state.
-plasty: Indicates surgical repair, commonly in reference to tissues or vessels.
-sclerosis: Refers to hardening, applicable in vascular conditions.
-stenosis: Indicates tightening or stricture, affecting blood flow.

Prefixes and Their Meanings

a-, an-: Signifies absence or lack of; useful in describing conditions.
brady-: Refers to slow, often seen in heart rates.
de-: Indicating removal or lack of, relevant in various medical descriptions.
dys-: Describes something bad or painful, often indicating pathological states.
endo-: Means within, indicating structures located inside the body.
hyper-: Refers to above or excessive, often used in hypertension.
hypo-: Denotes below or deficient, seen in hypoactivity.
inter-: Means between, often used to describe locations or relationships.
peri-: Signifies around, relevant to anatomical structures like pericardium.
tachy-: Refers to fast, typically used in reference to heart rates.
tetra-: Means four, used in various medical conditions.
tri-: Refers to three, applicable in anatomical and physiological contexts.

Important Terms

CAD: Coronary Artery Disease, a significant cardiovascular condition.
ECG: Electro-Cardio Gram, a test to measure electrical activity of the heart.
ECHO: Echocardiography, an imaging method to visualize heart structures.
MI: Myocardial Infarction, also known as a heart attack, a critical health emergency.

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Test your knowledge of key combining forms in medical terminology. This quiz covers essential terms related to the cardiovascular system, muscles, and respiratory functions, ideal for students in health sciences. Challenge yourself with definitions and applications of these medical terms.