Trivia Quiz: Medical Terminology And Abbreviations! Test Your Knowledge

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This trivia quiz is designed to test your knowledge on Medical Terminology and Abbreviations! Do you feel confident enough about your knowledge of the common terms used in medical facilities by practitioners based on your studies and training so far? How about you take up this interesting quiz and get to refresh your memory? All the best as you tackle it!

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1.

The medical element ''acro-" means
- A.
  
  Stoma
- B.
  
  Head
- C.
  
  Arm
- D.
  
  Extremity
Correct Answer
D. Extremity

Explanation
greek for highest or farthest point

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2.

The medical element "algia" means
- A.
  
  Cell
- B.
  
  Water
- C.
  
  Growth
- D.
  
  Pain
Correct Answer
D. Pain

Explanation
The medical element "algia" is commonly used to refer to pain. It is derived from the Greek word "algos" which means pain. Therefore, when "algia" is added as a suffix to a medical term, it indicates that the condition or symptom involves pain.

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3.

Anti means
- A.
  
  Pro
- B.
  
  Another
- C.
  
  First
- D.
  
  Against
Correct Answer
D. Against

Explanation
The word "anti" is a prefix that is commonly used to denote opposition or being against something. It is often used to describe a person or thing that is opposed to or against a particular idea, belief, or action. Therefore, the correct answer for the given question is "against".

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4.

-al means
- A.
  
  High
- B.
  
  Low
- C.
  
  Pertaining to
- D.
  
  Inside
Correct Answer
C. Pertaining to

Explanation
The suffix "-al" is commonly used in English to form adjectives that describe a characteristic or quality. In this case, "-al" is used to form the adjective "pertaining to," which means related to or connected with something. Therefore, the correct answer is "pertaining to."

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5.

Angio means
- A.
  
  Bacteria
- B.
  
  Blood vessel
- C.
  
  Pain
- D.
  
  Nerve
Correct Answer
B. Blood vessel

Explanation
The term "angio" is derived from the Greek word "angeion" which means "vessel." In medical terminology, "angio" is commonly used to refer to blood vessels. Therefore, the correct answer is "blood vessel."

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6.

Arthr means
- A.
  
  Joint
- B.
  
  Vein
- C.
  
  Blood
- D.
  
  Legs
Correct Answer
A. Joint

Explanation
Greek meaning a joint a limb

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7.

Bio means
- A.
  
  Life
- B.
  
  Surface
- C.
  
  Around
- D.
  
  Chemical
Correct Answer
A. Life

Explanation
The term "bio" is derived from the Greek word "bios" which means "life". It is commonly used as a prefix in various scientific terms related to living organisms or biological processes. Therefore, the correct answer for this question is "life".

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8.

Bi means
- A.
  
  Twice
- B.
  
  Eye
- C.
  
  Heat
- D.
  
  Whole
Correct Answer
A. Twice

Explanation
also means double

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9.

Blast means
- A.
  
  Subcutaneous
- B.
  
  Mark
- C.
  
  Region
- D.
  
  Germ
Correct Answer
D. Germ

Explanation
germ/bud

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10.

Blephar means
- A.
  
  Eye
- B.
  
  Retina
- C.
  
  Red
- D.
  
  Eye lid
Correct Answer
D. Eye lid

Explanation
The word "blephar" refers to the eyelid. It is derived from the Greek word "blepharon," which specifically means eyelid. The eyelid is the thin, movable skin that covers and protects the eye. It helps to keep the eye moist and shields it from foreign objects, dust, and excessive light. Therefore, "eye lid" is the correct answer as it accurately represents the meaning of the term "blephar."

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11.

Brachy means
- A.
  
  Short
- B.
  
  Rapid
- C.
  
  Cheek
- D.
  
  Pain
Correct Answer
A. Short

Explanation
short little shallow

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12.

Brady
- A.
  
  Rapid
- B.
  
  Loose
- C.
  
  Sac
- D.
  
  Slow
Correct Answer
D. Slow

Explanation
The word "slow" is the correct answer because it is the opposite of "rapid" which means fast. The other words in the list do not have an opposite relationship with any of the given words.

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13.

Cardi
- A.
  
  Lung
- B.
  
  Heart
- C.
  
  Skin
- D.
  
  Hair
Correct Answer
B. Heart

Explanation
The given options are "cardi", "lung", "heart", "skin", and "hair". Out of these options, "heart" is the correct answer because it is the only option that is directly related to the cardiovascular system. The term "cardi" is a prefix meaning heart, "lung" refers to the respiratory system, "skin" is related to the integumentary system, and "hair" is a part of the integumentary system as well. Therefore, "heart" is the most appropriate and relevant answer.

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14.

Centesis means
- A.
  
  Surgery
- B.
  
  Aspiration
- C.
  
  Acupuncture
- D.
  
  Puncture
Correct Answer
D. Puncture

Explanation
Centesis refers to a medical procedure that involves the puncture of a body cavity or organ using a needle or trocar. This procedure is commonly performed to remove fluid or to obtain a sample for diagnostic purposes. The other options, surgery, aspiration, and acupuncture, do not specifically involve the act of puncturing a body cavity or organ.

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15.

Cephal means
- A.
  
  Fluid
- B.
  
  Pulse
- C.
  
  Rough
- D.
  
  Head
Correct Answer
D. Head

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

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16.

Chole means
- A.
  
  Green
- B.
  
  Rest
- C.
  
  Pertaining to
- D.
  
  Bile
Correct Answer
D. Bile

Explanation
Chole is a term that refers to bile, which is a digestive fluid produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder. Bile helps in the breakdown and absorption of fats in the small intestine. Therefore, the correct answer is "bile".

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17.

Chole cyst means
- A.
  
  Rectum
- B.
  
  Uti
- C.
  
  Gall stone
- D.
  
  Gall bladder
Correct Answer
D. Gall bladder

Explanation
Chole cyst refers to the condition of the gall bladder. The term "chole" is derived from the Greek word for bile, which is produced in the liver and stored in the gall bladder. A cyst is an abnormal sac-like structure. Therefore, chole cyst specifically refers to the presence of abnormal sac-like structures in the gall bladder, commonly known as gallstones.

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Trivia Quiz: Medical Terminology And Abbreviations! Test Your Knowledge

The medical element ''acro-" means

The medical element "algia" means

Anti means

-al means

Angio means

Arthr means

Bio means

Bi means

Blast means

Blephar means

Brachy means

Brady

Cardi

Centesis means

Cephal means

Chole means

Chole cyst means