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Medical Terminology and Definitions

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name

Class

Date

What does the prefix "tachy" mean ?

Slow

Fast

Normal

Irregular

The suffix "emia" refers to a condition of:

a condition of the heart

a condition of the lungs

a condition of the skin

a condition of the blood

What does "dyspna" mean?

A medication for asthma

A type of lung disease

A symptom of a cold

difficulty in breathing

The term "cyanosis" refers to:

a bluish discoloration of the skin due to lack of oxygen in the blood

a greenish discoloration of the skin from bruising

a red rash caused by an allergic reaction

a yellowish tint of the skin due to excess bilirubin

What system of the body does "cardio-" relate to?

Endocrine system

Nervous system

Cardiovascular system

Digestive system

"Hemoptysis" refers to:

Coughing up blood

Coughing up phlegm

Coughing without blood

Coughing up mucus

What does "bilateral" mean?

Referring to a single side only.

Involving two or both sides

A term used for unilateral agreements.

Involving multiple sides.

The prefix "brady" means:

average

slow

fast

normal

What organ system does "hepato" refer to?

Liver (Hepatic system)

Lungs (Pulmonary system)

Heart (Cardiac system)

Kidney (Renal system)

10.

"Syncope" is the medical term for:

seizure

fainting

nausea

dizziness

11.

What does "acute" mean

A term used for long-lasting illnesses.

Dull or mild; often used to describe chronic conditions.

A sudden and intense conditions.

A type of medication for pain relief.

12.

The suffix "itis" indicates

disease

infection

inflammation

treatment

13.

"Hypertension" refers to

a type of heart disease

a condition of low blood pressure

a mental health disorder

a condition of elevated blood pressure

14.

What does "peripheral" mean

Relating to the core or center

A type of electronic device

Central or main part of something

External or outer

15.

The prefix "hypo" means

above or over

equal to

under or below

near or beside

16.

What does "edema" refer to

A type of medication for heart disease.

A surgical procedure to remove excess fat.

Abnormal fluid accumulation in tissues causing swelling.

A skin condition causing dryness and flaking.

17.

"Dorsalis" refers to the

front

upper limb

lower limb

back

18.

What does "ante-" means

after

during

between

before

19.

"Apraxis" refers to

a type of memory disorder

loss of sensation

a speech impairment

a visual processing issue

20.

The suffix "-pnea" relates to

breathing

running

sleeping

eating

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Medical Terminology and Definitions

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

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