Translation & Communication Vocab Review (MT)

What is the term for 'shortened a word or phrase into a few short letters'?

• Abbreviations

• Synonyms

• Acronyms

• Homophones

What is the term for 'shorten a phrase by taking the first letters of each word'?

• Acronyms

• Antonyms

• Synonyms

• Homophones

What is the term for 'appearing suddenly'?

• Acute

• Chronic

• Gradual

• Lingering

What is the term for 'terms referring to body parts and the structure of the body'?

• Anatomical Terms

• Physiological Terms

• Chemical Terms

• Pathological Terms

What is the term for 'not likely to spread'?

• Benign

• Malignant

• Contagious

• Infectious

What is the term for 'why the patient is being seen on each visit; involves the physician or technician reviewing patient’s symptoms'?

• Chief Complaint

• Diagnosis

• Treatment Plan

• Medical History

What is the term for 'ongoing for a long period of time'?

• Chronic

• Brief

• Sudden

• Temporary

• Momentary

What is the term for 'present at birth'?

• Congenital

• Acquired

• Chronic

• Hereditary

What is the term for 'examination of skin and nails'?

• Dermatological Exam

• Ophthalmological Exam

• Cardiological Exam

• Neurological Exam

What is the medical term for diseases, body parts, instruments or procedures named after the person who discovered or perfected it?

• Eponyms

• Acronyms

• Synonyms

• Homonyms