WorksheetsMedical Terminology
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
-centesis
Theory
Surgical puncture
Light
Myel-
Muscle
Memory
Spinal cord or bone marrow
A graph showing the heart would be called a(n):
Cardioscope
Electrocardiogram
Cardiology
Endogram
Which prefix would be used to describe outside of the area
sub
epi
ecto
endo
appendectomy is the surgical _____ of the appendix.
cutting
crushing
repair
removal
Pathology is the ________ of disease
treatment
study
record
examination
Osteoporosis is the abnormal porous structure of the ________.
bone
skin
heart
kidney
The patient saw her doctor for ____________, or low blood sugar.
hyperglycemia
eupnea
hypoglycemia
dyspepsia
Mr. Wallace was rushed to the ER for the surgical removal of a kidney, or ___________.
Cephalectomy
Nephrectomy
Hepatectomy
Gastrectomy
If a patient is experiencing something painful or difficult, the prefix ______ may be used.
ambi
dys
eu
mal
-itis
flow, discharge
enlargement
bursting forth
inflammation
What does the medical term 'nephrology' refer to?
Study of the liver
Study of the kidneys
Study of the heart
Study of the lungs
Which of the following terms refers to the surgical removal of a limb?
Amputation
Biopsy
Laparotomy
Endoscopy
In medical terminology, what does the prefix 'brady-' indicate?
Fast
Slow
Normal
Irregular
What is the meaning of the suffix '-ectomy' in medical terms?
Inflammation
Surgical removal
Study of
Disease
