Dean Vaughn 350 Medical Terms Test

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    Rhin

  • 3. 

    Cardi-

    Explanation
    The term "Cardi-" is a prefix that refers to the heart. Therefore, the correct answer is "Heart" because it is the word that completes the term and is directly related to the prefix "Cardi-".

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  • 4. 

    Cyan

    Explanation
    Cyan is a color that is a shade of blue. It is a greenish-blue color that falls between blue and green on the color spectrum. Therefore, blue is the correct answer as it encompasses cyan within its range of shades.

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  • 5. 

    Hydro

    Explanation
    The word "hydro" is a prefix that means "water" or "related to water." Therefore, the correct answer for this question is "water."

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  • 6. 

    Gastr-

    Explanation
    The given answer "stomach" is correct because the term "Gastr-" is a prefix that pertains to the stomach. Therefore, the word "Gastr-" is related to the stomach in some way.

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  • 7. 

    Algia

    Explanation
    The term "algia" is a medical suffix that is used to refer to pain. It is commonly used in medical terminology to describe various types of pain in different parts of the body. Therefore, the correct answer for this question is "pain".

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  • 8. 

    Leuk

    Explanation
    The word "leuk" is derived from the Greek word "leukos" which means white. Therefore, the correct answer for this question is white.

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  • 9. 

    Psycho

    Explanation
    The word "psycho" is often used as a shortened form of "psychopath" or "psychotic," which refers to a person with a severe mental disorder. On the other hand, "mind" is a broader term that encompasses the entirety of a person's mental faculties, including their thoughts, emotions, and consciousness. Therefore, "mind" is a more suitable and comprehensive answer in relation to the word "psycho."

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  • 10. 

    Brady

  • 11. 

    Oma

  • 12. 

    Blephar

    Explanation
    The word "blephar" is a root that refers to the eyelid. The correct answer, "eyelid," directly corresponds to the given root word. The root "blephar" is commonly used in medical terminology to indicate anything related to the eyelid, such as blepharitis (inflammation of the eyelid) or blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery). Therefore, "eyelid" is the appropriate term to describe the meaning of "blephar."

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  • 13. 

    Hemi

  • 14. 

    Hem(at)

    Explanation
    The given text "hem(at)" is a combination of the word "hem" and the symbol "@" which represents the word "at". When we combine "hem" and "at", it forms the word "hemat" which is a variation of the word "hemat-", meaning blood. Therefore, the correct answer is "blood".

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  • 15. 

    My

  • 16. 

    Auto

  • 17. 

    Melan

    Explanation
    The word "melan" is incomplete and seems to be a part of the word "melanin" which is a pigment responsible for giving color to our skin, hair, and eyes. In this context, "melan" can be associated with the color black, as melanin is primarily responsible for producing darker pigments. Therefore, the correct answer is black.

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  • 18. 

    Path

  • 19. 

    Nephr

  • 20. 

    Hepat

    Explanation
    The word "hepat" is likely a misspelling or abbreviation of "hepatitis" which refers to inflammation of the liver. The correct answer "liver" is the organ in the body responsible for detoxification, protein synthesis, and the production of biochemicals necessary for digestion.

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  • 21. 

    Hsyster

    Explanation
    The word "uterus" is a correct answer because it is a term related to the given words "hsyster" and "uterus". The word "hsyster" seems to be a misspelling of "hyster", which is short for "hysterectomy" - a surgical procedure involving the removal of the uterus. Therefore, "uterus" is the correct answer that connects the given words.

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  • 22. 

    Ost

  • 23. 

    Lip

  • 24. 

    Opthalm

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "eye" because "opthalm" seems to be a misspelling of "ophthalm," which is a prefix used in medical terms related to the eye. Therefore, the correct term for "opthalm" is "eye."

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  • 25. 

    Gram

  • 26. 

    Mast

  • 27. 

    Cyt

    Explanation
    The term "cyt" is a common abbreviation for "cytoplasm," which is the gel-like substance within a cell that surrounds the organelles. Therefore, "cell" is the correct answer as it is the complete term that encompasses the cytoplasm and all other components of a living organism.

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  • 28. 

    Erythro

    Explanation
    The word "erythro" is derived from the Greek word for red, which is "erythros." Therefore, "red" is the correct answer as it directly corresponds to the meaning of the word "erythro."

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  • 29. 

    Cerebr

    Explanation
    The word "cerebr" is likely a misspelling or incomplete form of the word "cerebrum," which refers to the largest part of the brain. Therefore, the correct answer is "brain," as it is the general term for the organ that controls the body's functions and processes information.

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  • 30. 

    Aden

  • 31. 

    Lith

    Explanation
    The word "lith" is a root word that means "stone." Therefore, the correct answer is "stone," as it is a synonym of "lith."

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  • 32. 

    Carcin

    Explanation
    The term "carcin" is related to cancer. "Carcin" is a common root word used in medical terminology to refer to cancerous or malignant conditions. It is often seen in words like carcinoma, carcinogen, and carcinogenesis. Therefore, the correct answer for this question is cancer, which is a disease characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells in the body.

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  • 33. 

    Supra

    Explanation
    The word "supra" means "above" in Latin. Therefore, the correct answer is "above".

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  • 34. 

    Arthr

  • 35. 

    Crani

    Explanation
    The word "crani" is derived from the Greek word "kranion" which means "skull". Therefore, "crani" is another term for "skull".

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  • 36. 

    Proct

  • 37. 

    Semen

  • 38. 

    -itis

    Explanation
    The term "-itis" is a suffix used in medical terminology to indicate inflammation. Inflammation refers to the body's response to injury or infection, characterized by redness, swelling, pain, and heat in the affected area. Therefore, "-itis" is the correct answer as it directly corresponds to the given term "inflammation" and signifies the presence of inflammation in a medical context.

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  • 39. 

    Cervic

    Explanation
    The word "cervic" is likely a misspelling of the word "cervix," which refers to the lower part of the uterus. However, the correct answer for this question is "neck," which is a body part that connects the head to the rest of the body. The word "neck" is a more common and appropriate term in this context compared to "cervix."

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  • 40. 

    Ologist

    Explanation
    The word "ologist" is a suffix that is commonly used to refer to a person who studies or specializes in a particular field or subject. On the other hand, the word "specialist" is a noun that means a person who is highly skilled or knowledgeable in a specific area or field. Therefore, "specialist" is the correct answer as it directly relates to the given word "ologist" and conveys the same meaning.

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  • 41. 

    Glosso

    Explanation
    The word "glosso" is a prefix that means "tongue" in medical terminology. Therefore, the correct answer is "tongue."

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  • 42. 

    Dent

  • 43. 

    Plast

  • 44. 

    Chole

  • 45. 

    Cephal

    Explanation
    The word "cephal" is derived from the Greek word "kephalē," which means "head." Therefore, "cephal" is related to or associated with the head.

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  • 46. 

    Epi

  • 47. 

    Odont

  • 48. 

    Cauda

    Explanation
    The word "cauda" is defined as "tail" in English.

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  • 49. 

    Lingua

    Explanation
    The word "lingua" is a Latin term that means "tongue" in English. Therefore, the correct answer for this question is "tongue".

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