Medical Abbreviations, Medical Elements, Medical Terminology Building

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Medical Abbreviations, Medical Elements, Medical Terminology Building - Quiz

This quiz is designed to test your knowledge of medical terminology and abbreviations. It is designed to emphasis your strengths and weaknesses in areas of spelling, building, and defining medical words.

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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" refers to pain. This is commonly used in medical terminology to indicate a condition or symptom involving pain. For example, words like neuralgia (nerve pain) or arthralgia (joint pain) are derived from this element. Therefore, "algia" is associated with the sensation of pain in medical terms.

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

Explanation
The term "anti" is commonly used as a prefix to indicate opposition or resistance towards something. It implies being against or contrary to a particular idea, belief, or action. In this context, "anti" means against, indicating a stance of opposition or disagreement.

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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 to form adjectives that describe a characteristic or quality of something. In this case, "-al" is added to the root word to create an adjective that means "pertaining to." 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 the medical field, "angio" is commonly used as a prefix 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, "bio" refers to life and is associated with the study or understanding of living things.

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

Explanation
also means double

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

Explanation
germ/bud

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

Explanation
The word "blephar" is derived from the Greek word "blepharon" which means "eyelid". Therefore, the correct answer is "eye lid".

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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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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" and "brady," which both imply speed or quickness. Additionally, "slow" is unrelated to the other words in the list, as "loose," "sac," and "brady" do not have any clear connections.

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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. The correct answer is heart. The options are related to different organs of the body. The heart is a vital organ responsible for pumping blood throughout the body. It plays a crucial role in maintaining circulation and supplying oxygen and nutrients to various tissues and organs.

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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 puncturing a body cavity or organ with a needle or trocar. This procedure is commonly performed to drain fluid or to obtain a sample for diagnostic purposes. The term "puncture" accurately describes the action of inserting a sharp object into a body cavity or organ, making it the correct answer in this context. Surgery, aspiration, and acupuncture are not directly related to the act of puncturing a body cavity or organ.

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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 or is related to the head.

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16.

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

Explanation
The word "chole" refers to bile. Bile is a bitter, yellowish-green fluid that is produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder. It aids in the digestion and absorption of fats in the small intestine.

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

Explanation
The term "chole cyst" refers to the gall bladder. The word "chole" is derived from the Greek word for bile, which is produced by the liver and stored in the gall bladder. The suffix "cyst" refers to a sac or pouch-like structure, indicating that the gall bladder is a small, sac-like organ that stores and concentrates bile. Therefore, "gall bladder" is the correct answer.

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Medical Abbreviations, Medical Elements, Medical Terminology Building

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