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Competition Medical Terminology

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 50mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The suffix __________________means surgical fixation

a)

-desis

b)

-lysis

c)

-pexy

d)

-ptosis

2.

The suffix __________________________means blood or blood condition.

a)

-emia

b)

-oma

c)

-pnea

d)

-uria

3.

The combining form_________________________means old age.

a)

percuss/o

b)

presby/o

c)

geront/o

d)

pseud/o

4.

The combining form______________________means vertebra or vertebral column.

a)

synovi/o

b)

spondyl/o

c)

scoli/o

d)

spleen/o

5.

Which combining form means red?

a)

melan/o

b)

leuk/o

c)

erythr/o

d)

cyan/o

6.

The suffix______________________means repair.

a)

-plasty

b)

-ectomy

c)

-ostomy

d)

-gram

7.

The suffix____________________means rupture.

a)

-rrhage

b)

-rrhaphy

c)

-rrhea

d)

-rrhexis

8.

The suffix_______________means inflammation.

a)

-rrhexis

b)

-Itis

c)

-osis

d)

-algia

9.

The prefix ____________________means within, inside.

a)

inter-

b)

infra-

c)

intra-

d)

peri-

10.

The combining form__________________means nose.

a)

rhin/o

b)

ot/o

c)

ur/o

d)

cardi/o

11.

The prefix__________________means many.

a)

bi-

b)

mono-

c)

nulli-

d)

poly-

12.

The combining form_______________means disease.

a)

path/o

b)

immun/o

c)

hydr/o

d)

aden/o

13.

The suffix______________________means surgical puncture to remove fluid.

a)

-ectomy

b)

-otomy

c)

-centesis

d)

-rrhaphy

14.

The study of life?

a)

histology

b)

cytology

c)

cardiology

d)

biology

15.

The suffix___________________means abnormal narrowing.

a)

-sclerosis

b)

-stenosis

c)

edema

d)

-ectomy

16.

The prefix___________means new.

a)

neo-

b)

mono-

c)

pre-

d)

hemi-

17.

Means abnormal softening.

a)

-megaly

b)

-malacia

c)

-stenosis

d)

-sclerosis

18.

Word part that means kidney.

a)

hepat/o

b)

spleen/o

c)

nephr/o

d)

neur/o

19.

Word part that means fast.

a)

tachy-

b)

brady-

c)

extra-

d)

beta-

20.

Suffix that means specialist?

a)

-logy

b)

-scopy

c)

-logist

d)

ophthalm/o

21.

The suffix for breathing?

a)

-cide

b)

-pnea

c)

-stasis

d)

-graphy

22.

Prefix that means deficient, below, less than?

a)

hyper-

b)

tachy-

c)

hypo-

d)

mega-

23.

Root word meaning blue?

a)

erythr/o

b)

cyan/o

c)

melan/o

d)

leuk/o

24.

The root word that means bone?

a)

oste/o

b)

my/o

c)

arthr/o

d)

bon/o

25.

______________________means stomach.

a)

append/o

b)

stomach/o

c)

gastr/o

d)

hepat/o

26.

The prefix_______________________mean surrounding.

a)

intra-

b)

inter-

c)

hyper-

d)

peri-

27.

What is the root word in the term cardiologist?

a)

cardi/o

b)

-ologist

c)

crin/o

d)

gist/o

28.

-able

a)

self

b)

pertaining to

c)

capable of

d)

against, counter

29.

-ac, -ic

a)

life

b)

without, lack of

c)

pertaining to

d)

cut

30.

The prefix auto- means?

a)

self

b)

together

c)

with, together

d)

against

31.

The prefix contra- means?

a)

half

b)

before

c)

against, counter

d)

small

32.

The suffix -algia means?

a)

pain

b)

rupture

c)

flow, discharge

d)

to suture

33.
surgical incision, process of cutting into
a)
-plasty
b)
-ectomy
c)
-otomy
d)
-ostomy
34.

The suffix that means tumor?

a)

-ology

b)

-oma

c)

-ostomy

d)

-scopy

35.

-scope

a)

instrument for inspection or viewing

b)

study of something

c)

resulting record

d)

process of recording

36.

What is the word part for cell?

a)

-clast

b)

-blast

c)

-cyte

d)

-gram

37.

-rrhea

a)

rupture of, bursting

b)

rupture

c)

abnormal flow or discharge

d)

to suture

38.

-rrhexis

a)

rupture of, bursting

b)

flow, discharge

c)

cutting into

d)

from, away

39.

The prefix ab- means?

a)

near

b)

to, toward

c)

medial

d)

away from

40.

Gastroenterologist

a)

condition that affects stomach and intestines

b)

study of stomach and intestiness

c)

person who studies the stomach and intestines

d)

tumor of the stomach

41.

The word part ot/o means?

a)

eye

b)

nose

c)

throat

d)

ear

42.

The suffix __________________means hernia.

a)

-crine

b)

-ase

c)

-cide

d)

-cele

43.

The word part salping/o means?

a)

ovary

b)

uterus

c)

tube

d)

bladder

44.

The word part that means foot?

a)

pleb/o

b)

pod/o

c)

pleur/o

d)

palm/o

45.

______________________means tongue.

a)

gloss/o

b)

gyn/o

c)

orth/o

d)

cheil/o

46.

When a fracture breaks the skin, it is known as a:

a)

simple fracture

b)

closed fracture

c)

compound fracture

d)

spiral fracture

47.

Tenderness or pain in a muscle?

a)

atrophy

b)

myalgia

c)

hernia

d)

myotomy

48.

The outer most layer of the skin is called?

a)

dermis

b)

epidermis

c)

hypodermis

d)

collagen

49.
The air sacs that are covered with capillaries where gas exchange takes place
a)
bronchi
b)
lungs
c)
oxygen
d)
alveoli
50.
The muscular tube that moves food from the mouth to the stomach?
a)
esophagus
b)
small intestine
c)
stomach
d)
mouth
51.

A stone located anywhere along the ureter.

a)

urethritis

b)

ureterectasis

c)

uremia

d)

ureterolith

52.

The process of recording the electrical activity of the heart.

a)

electrocardiography

b)

electrocardiogram

c)

electrocardiectomy

d)

electroencephalography

53.

The condition known as ________________________ is characterized by abnormally high concentrations of calcium in the blood instead of being stored in the bones.

a)

polyphagia

b)

hypocalcemia

c)

hyperthyoridism

d)

hypercalcemia

54.

Abnormal pain caused by uterine cramps during a menstrual period is known as______________________.

a)

hypermenorrhea

b)

dysmenorrhea

c)

menometrorrhagia

d)

polymenorrhea

55.

Inflammation of the connective tissue that encloses the spinal cord and brain is known as________________________.

a)

encephalitis

b)

encephalopathy

c)

meningitis

d)

myelopathy

56.

The term______________________means bleeding from the ear.

a)

barotrauma

b)

otomycosis

c)

otopyorrhea

d)

otorrhagia

57.

A ______________________ is a prediction of the probable course and outcome of a disease or disorder.

a)

differential diagnosis

b)

diagnosis

c)

prognosis

d)

syndrome

58.

The term ______________ describes excessive urination during the night.

a)

nocturia

b)

polydipsia

c)

polyrrhea

d)

urinary retention

59.

________________________is the respiratory disease commonly known as whooping cough.

a)

diphtheria

b)

croup

c)

emphysema

d)

pertussis

60.

_______________________is an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine.

a)

kyphosis

b)

lordosis

c)

lumbago

d)

scoliosis

61.

The surgical creation of an artificial excretory opening between the ileum and the outside of the abdominal wall is?

a)

colostomy

b)

enteropexy

c)

gastroptosis

d)

ileostomy

62.

The term ___________________ means to stop or control bleeding.

a)

hemorrhage

b)

hemostasis

c)

homeostasis

d)

thrombocytopenia

63.

An accumulation of pus in the fallopian tube is known as_____________________.

a)

leukorrhea

b)

otopyorrhea

c)

pyosalpinx

d)

salpingitis

64.

The term ____________________ means vomiting blood.

a)

epistaxis

b)

hemarthrosis

c)

hematemesis

d)

hyperemesis

65.

Abnormally rapid, deep breathing resulting in decreased levels of carbon dioxide in the blood is known as_____________________.

a)

apnea

b)

dyspnea

c)

hyperventilation

d)

hypoventilation

66.

Which body cavity protects the brain?

a)

anterior

b)

cranial

c)

caudal

d)

ventral

67.

A hernia of the bladder through the vaginal wall is known as _______________________.

a)

cystocele

b)

cystopexy

c)

vaginocele

d)

vesicovaginal fistula

68.

The term _______________________ describes excessive uterine bleeding at both the usual time of menstrual periods and at other irregular intervals.

a)

dysmenorrhea

b)

hypermenorrhea

c)

menometrorrhagia

d)

oligomenorrhea

69.

The condition commonly know as wear-and-tear arthritis is ______________________.

a)

gout

b)

osteoarthritis

c)

rheumatoid arthritis

d)

spondylosis

70.

The chronic degenerative disease characterized by scarring that causes disturbances of the structure and function of the liver is _________________________.

a)

cirrhosis

b)

hepatomegaly

c)

jaundice

d)

hepatits

71.

The medical term ______________________describes inflammation of the brain.

a)

encephalitis

b)

mastitis

c)

meningitis

d)

myelitis

72.

A collection of blood in the pleural cavity is known as _____________________.

a)

hemophilia

b)

hemoptysis

c)

hemostasis

d)

hemothorax

73.

The return of swallowed food into the mouth is known as______________________.

a)

dysphagia

b)

emesis

c)

pyrosis

d)

regurgitation

74.

An inflammation of the lacrimal gland that can be a bacterial, viral, or fungal infections is known as ____________________.

a)

anisocoria

b)

dacryoadenitis

c)

exophthalmos

d)

hordeolum

75.

The term ____________________ describes the condition commonly known as an ingrown toenail.

a)

cryptorchidism

b)

onychocryptosis

c)

onychomycosis

d)

priapism

76.

A/An _______________________ is performed to remove excess skin and fat for the elimination of wrinkles.

a)

ablation

b)

blepharoplasty

c)

rhytidectomy

d)

sclerotherapy

77.

The procedure known as _________________________ is the surgical fixation of two bones to stiffen a joint.

a)

arthrodesis

b)

arthrolysis

c)

synovectomy

d)

tenodesis

78.

________________________ is tissue death of an artery or arteries.

a)

arterionecrosis

b)

arteriostenosis

c)

atherosclerosis

d)

arthrosclerosis

79.

A surgical freeing of a kidney from adhesions is known as _____________________.

a)

nephrolithiasis

b)

nephrolysis

c)

nephropyosis

d)

pyelotomy

80.

Mrs. Brown has a bacterial infection of the lining of her heart. This condition is known as bacterial _________________.

a)

endocarditis

b)

myocarditis

c)

pericarditis

d)

valvulitis

81.

Josh was diagnosed as having an inflammation of the bone marrow and adjacent bone. Which term describes this condition?

a)

encephalitis

b)

meningitis

c)

osteomyelitis

d)

myelosis

82.

A/An __________________________ is a specialist who provides medical care to women during pregnancy, childbirth, and immediately thereafter.

a)

geriatrician

b)

gynecologist

c)

neonatologist

d)

obstetrician

83.

An abnormally rapid rate of respirations usually of more than 20 breaths per minute is known as ______________________.

a)

bradypnea

b)

eupnea

c)

hyperventilation

d)

tachypnea

84.

The presence of glucose in the urine in known as____________________.

a)

albuminuria

b)

calciuria

c)

glycosuria

d)

hematuria

85.

An abnormally slow heart rate of less than 60 beats per minute in known as _______________________.

a)

atrial fibrillation

b)

bradycardia

c)

palpitation

d)

tachycardia

86.

The abnormal development or growth of cells is known as ____________________.

a)

anaplasia

b)

dysplasia

c)

hyperplasia

d)

hypertrophy

87.

The term ______________________ describes an abnormal softening of bones in an adult.

a)

costochondritis

b)

osteomalacia

c)

osteomyelitis

d)

periostitis

88.

The term ___________________ means surgical incision into a muscle.

a)

myocele

b)

myorrhaphy

c)

myostomy

d)

myotomy

89.

The term _____________________ means any disease of the the thymus gland.

a)

thymomegaly

b)

thymoplasty

c)

thymopathy

d)

thymology

90.

The medical term _____________________ means there is distortion or impairment of voluntary movement.

a)

dyslexia

b)

dyspepsia

c)

dysentary

d)

dyskinesia

91.

The direct visual examination of the tissue of the cervix and vagina using a binocular magnifier is known as?

a)

colposcopy

b)

endovaginal ultrasound

c)

hysteroscopy

d)

laparoscopy

92.

___________________________ is a fungal infection of the nail.

a)

onychia

b)

onychomycosis

c)

onychocryptosis

d)

oliguria

93.

Weakness or slight muscular paralysis is _______________________.

a)

myopia

b)

myoplasty

c)

myoparesis

d)

myolysis

94.

______________________ is a toxic condition in which urea and other waste products normally excreted in the urine are retained in the blood.

a)

ureterectasis

b)

hematuria

c)

urticaria

d)

uremia

95.

A rare chronic disease characterized by abnormal enlargement of the extremities.

a)

acromegaly

b)

gigantism

c)

hyperpituitarism

d)

prolactinoma

96.

This is any acute, inflammatory, pus-forming bacterial skin infection.

a)

pyroderma

b)

mycosis

c)

pyoderma

d)

hematoderma

97.

______________________ means lacking normal muscle tone or strength.

a)

dystonia

b)

abtonia

c)

hypotonia

d)

atonic

98.

A/An ______________________ is a benign tumor of the pancreas that causes hypoglycemia by secreting additional insulin.

a)

pancreatitis

b)

insulinoma

c)

ketosis

d)

insulimeia

99.

This term means an excessive hunger.

a)

polydipsia

b)

ketosis

c)

polyphagia

d)

hyperemesis

100.

Pain is classified as a ______________________.

a)

diagnosis

b)

sign

c)

symptom

d)

syndrome