Medical Terminology Quiz 2: Combining Words

What does the term 'Carditis' refer to?

• Disease of the heart

• Inflammation of the heart

• Study of the heart

• Removal of the heart

Which term describes the surgical repair of the stomach?

• Gastrology

• Gastroplasty

• Gastrectomy

• Gastritis

What is the meaning of 'Neuralgia'?

• Nerve removal

• Nerve pain

• Nerve inflammation

• Nerve study

Which term refers to the inflammation of the skin?

• Dermopathy

• Dermatology

• Dermectomy

• Dermatitis

What does 'Hepatology' study?

• Heart

• Kidney

• Lung

• Liver

What is the role of a 'Nephrologist'?

• Specialist in heart

• Specialist in liver

• Specialist in lungs

• Specialist in kidneys

What does 'Pulmonectomy' involve?

• Removal of a lung

• Study of the lungs

• Repair of the lungs

• Inflammation of the lungs

Which term describes a brain tumor?

• Encephaloma

• Encephalopathy

• Encephalectomy

• Encephalitis

What is the purpose of a 'Laryngoscope'?

• Instrument to view the liver

• Instrument to view the lungs

• Instrument to view the heart

• Instrument to view the larynx

What does 'Rhinitis' refer to?

• Inflammation of the gums

• Inflammation of the lungs

• Inflammation of the throat

• Inflammation of the nose