Medical Terminology Quiz

Use the Word Bank to Complete the Definitions An arterial blockage, often caused by a blood clot (a)  

Swelling caused by fluid accumulation (a)  

A bruise (a)  

Not cancerous (a)  

A small sample of tissue that’s taken for testing (a)  

A cut or scrape that typically isn’t serious (a)  

Signifies a condition that begins abruptly and is sometimes severe, but the duration is short (a)  

A medical device that uses electric shocks to restore normal heartbeat (a)  

Signifies a recurring, persistent condition like heart disease (a)  

A tender, fluid-filled pocket that forms in tissue, usually due to infection (a)