Vocab 3 Medical Terminology Quiz

What is the term for the absence or defective development of an organ or tissue?

• Edematous

• Ectopic

• Atrophy

• Aplasia

Which term describes the wasting away or decrease in size of a body organ due to disease or lack of use?

• Atrophy

• Dementia

• Aplasia

• Paralysis

What does the term 'ectopic' refer to?

• Normal position

• Abnormal position

• Muscle function loss

• Fluid accumulation

Which condition is characterized by an abnormal accumulation of fluid in tissues?

• Aplasia

• Paralysis

• Edematous

• Atrophy

What is the complete loss of muscle function for one or more muscle groups called?

• Dementia

• Paralysis

• Diarrhea

• Aplasia

Which disorder is characterized by progressive deterioration of cognitive functions?

• Aplasia

• Paralysis

• Diarrhea

• Dementia

What is the medical term for frequent, loose, or watery bowel movements?

• Diarrhea

• Dementia

• Atrophy

• Ectopic

What is the treatment of disease using chemical substances or drugs called?

• Diathermy

• Chemotherapy

• Antibiotic

• Antipyretic

Which medical treatment uses high-frequency electric currents to generate heat in body tissues?

• Chemotherapy

• Diathermy

• Antibiotic

• Antipyretic

What is a substance that inhibits the growth of or destroys bacteria?

• Bacteriophage

• Bactericide

• Antibiotic

• Antipyretic