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WorksheetsTerm Builder #8
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
During a medical conference, a term 'EMBOL' was frequently mentioned in the context of cardiovascular health. Can you guess what EMBOL stands for?
stopper, clot, blockage
disease
blood
brain
Imagine you're at a grand party and you see a group of people AGGLUTIN around the snack table. What does AGGLUTIN mean in this context?
the art of making something from nothing
to clump together like a party!
being near, but not too close
A mysterious disease
During a biology class, the teacher asks, 'Can you guess what ERYTHR stands for in the world of biology?'
blood clot
red blood cell
white blood cell
disease
During a medical seminar, a speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding prefixes in medical terminology. Specifically, what does the prefix HEMO refer to?
the same
blood
During a medical seminar, a presenter asks, 'What does the prefix LEUKO refer to in medical terms?'
white blood cell
cancer
red blood cell
stoppage
During a medical seminar, a speaker uses the term THROMB. What does it stand for?
disease
blood clot
drum
thumb
Imagine you're writing a report on medical terminology. In your research, you come across the prefix PARA. What does it stand for?
blood
along side of, beside, near
near
the same
Imagine you're reading a medical report that mentions 'fibrosis'. Based on your knowledge of medical terminology, what does the suffix -OSIS mean in this context?
disease, process or condition
along side of
to clump
to stop
What does the suffix -POIE mean? Dive into the world of word origins and pick the right meaning!
to clump
making, formation
disease
along side of
What term is used to describe the medical condition characterized by the formation of a clot inside a blood vessel, obstructing the flow of blood through the circulatory system?
Leukemia
Thrombosis
hematomia
anemia
Imagine John, a 45-year-old man, has been diagnosed with a disease characterized by the overproduction of abnormal white blood cells. What is the name of this condition?
Leukemia is a type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow.
Leukemia is a genetic disorder that affects the digestive system.
Leukemia is a genetic disorder that affects the lungs.
Leukemia is a genetic disorder that is caused by excessive sun exposure
After falling off her bike, Ms. Amon noticed a large, discolored area on her arm that was swollen and painful. What is most likely happening to Ms. Amon's arm?
She has a hematoma. Which is a localized collection of blood outside the blood vessels.
She has a hematoma which is a type of muscle strain
She has a hematoma which is a type of bone fracture
She has a hematoma which is a type of skin rash
During a medical examination, the doctor mentions the term 'erythrocytes'. What is she referring to?
Red blood cells
White blood cells
Platelets
Plasma
Jack Harlow, an athlete, recently underwent a medical check-up where his doctor mentioned he has erythrocytosis. What does this mean?
Having a high concentration of red blood cells in your blood
blockage
Having a high concentration of white blood cells in your blood
cancer
In a discussion about blood disorders, a term 'leukocytosis' is mentioned. What does this condition imply?
Decrease in white blood cells
Increase in white blood cells
Increase in red blood cells
Decrease in white blood cells
