Medical Vocabulary Quiz

Questions and Answers

Which word means 'produced within the body'?

Exogenous

Endogenous (correct)

Occluded

Paroxysmal

Which word means 'to enlarge or expand'?

Dilute

Suppress

Retain

Dilate (correct)

Which word means 'rounded inward'?

Flaccid

Overt

Concave (correct)

Convex

Which word means 'a gradual, subtle process'?

Insidious Signup and view all the answers

Which word means 'maintenance of balance with body fluids'?

Hydration Signup and view all the answers

What is the best description for the term: Exogenous?

Produced outside the body Signup and view all the answers

What is the best description for the term: Labile?

Easily altered; changing rapidly Signup and view all the answers

What is the best description for the term: Overt?

Easily observed and obvious Signup and view all the answers

What is the best description for the term: Patent?

Open Signup and view all the answers

What is the best description for the term: Toxic?

Poisonous or exhibiting symptoms of infection Signup and view all the answers

The nurse considered the patient's irregular breathing an 'ominous' sign.

Significantly important and dangerous Signup and view all the answers

The trauma caused the patient's 'latent' infection to start producing symptoms.

Present and capable of developing, but not now visible or active Signup and view all the answers

There was an 'abrupt' change in the patient's temperature.

Sudden Signup and view all the answers

The nurse reported that the patient's circulation to their right hand was 'occluded'.

Closed up or obstructed Signup and view all the answers

What is the best description for the term: Distended?

Enlarged or expanded from pressure Signup and view all the answers

Which word means 'Limp, lacking tone'?

Flaccid Signup and view all the answers

Which word means 'to take in addition to or to complete'?

Supplement Signup and view all the answers

Which word means 'to obtain entry or a means of approach'?

Access Signup and view all the answers

The nurse reported that the patient seemed 'lethargic'.

Difficult to arouse Signup and view all the answers

Which word means 'present on two sides'?

Bilateral Signup and view all the answers

Which word means 'distinct, separate'?

Discrete Signup and view all the answers

Which word means 'beginning suddenly or abruptly'?

Paroxysmal Signup and view all the answers

Which word means 'reddened or ruddy appearance'?

Flushed Signup and view all the answers

Which word means 'a characteristic or constant factor'?

Parameter Signup and view all the answers

What is the best description for the term: Contraindication?

A reason why something should not be done Signup and view all the answers

What is the best description for the term: Precipitous?

Rapid, uncontrolled Signup and view all the answers

What is the best description for the term: Cease?

Bring to an end Signup and view all the answers

What is the best description for the term: Invasive?

Inserting or entering into a body part Signup and view all the answers

Which word means 'to stop or subdue'?

Suppress Signup and view all the answers

Which word means 'producing a strong effect'?

Potent Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Vocabulary Definitions

Endogenous: Refers to something produced within the body.
Dilate: Means to enlarge or expand.
Concave: Describes a shape that is rounded inward.
Insidious: Denotes a gradual and subtle process, often with harmful effects.
Hydration: The maintenance of balance with body fluids.
Exogenous: Characterizes conditions produced outside the body.

Additional Vocabulary Descriptions

Labile: Implies something that is easily altered and changes rapidly.
Overt: Means easily observed or obvious.
Patent: Refers to being open and unobstructed.
Toxic: Indicates something that is poisonous or shows infection symptoms.

Descriptions of Patient Symptoms and Conditions

Ominous: Describes a condition that is significantly important and dangerous.
Latent: Refers to a state that is present but not currently active or visible.
Abrupt: Refers to a sudden change, particularly in medical observations.
Occluded: Indicates a situation that is closed up or obstructed.

Signs and Concepts in Medical Context

Distended: Signifies a state of being enlarged or expanded due to pressure.
Flaccid: Describes a state that is limp and lacking tone.
Supplement: Refers to adding something to complete or enhance.
Access: Means obtaining entry or means of approach to a certain part or condition.

Patient Observations

Lethargic: A condition where the patient is difficult to arouse.
Bilateral: Indicates a presence on two sides of the body.
Discrete: Refers to something that is distinct and separate.
Paroxysmal: Describes a sudden onset of symptoms or changes.

Additional Terms

Flushed: Indicates a reddened or ruddy appearance, often in reaction to temperature changes or emotions.
Parameter: A characteristic or factor that defines or limits the system.
Contraindication: A reason why a specific treatment or action should not be taken.
Precipitous: Describes something rapid and uncontrolled.
Cease: To bring something to an end.
Invasive: Refers to entering or inserting into a body part.
Suppress: Means to stop or subdue, often used in the context of symptoms or conditions.
Potent: Indicates having a strong effect, particularly in medical situations.

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Description

Test your knowledge of essential medical vocabulary with this quiz on definitions and descriptions of various terms. From 'endogenous' to 'overt', explore the terminology that shapes our understanding of health and symptoms.