WorksheetsMedical Terminology Vocabulary
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is the definition of 'adenoma'?
tumor or mass of a gland
inflammation of a gland
benign tumor of muscle tissue
malignant tumor of bone
What is the definition of 'arthritis'?
inflammation of a joint
fracture of a bone
swelling of a muscle
infection of the skin
What is the definition of 'biology'?
study of life
study of rocks
study of stars
study of machines
What is the definition of 'biopsy'?
viewing of living tissue
removal of dead tissue
study of animal behavior
measurement of blood pressure
What is the definition of 'carcinoma'?
cancerous tumor
benign cyst
inflammatory response
viral infection
What is the definition of 'cardiology'?
study of the heart
study of the brain
study of the lungs
study of the liver
What is the definition of 'cephalic'?
pertaining to the head
pertaining to the chest
pertaining to the abdomen
pertaining to the foot
What is the definition of 'cystoscope'?
instrument to visually examine the bladder
surgical removal of the bladder
inflammation of the bladder
instrument to measure urine output
What is the definition of 'cytology'?
study of cells
study of tissues
study of organs
study of bacteria
What is the definition of 'dermal'?
pertaining to the skin
related to the bones
connected to the muscles
involving the nerves
What is the definition of 'electrocardiogram'?
record of electricity in the heart
measurement of blood pressure in the veins
scan of the brain's electrical activity
record of lung capacity
What is the definition of 'electroencephalogram'?
record of electricity in the brain
measurement of blood pressure in the veins
scan of muscle activity in the arms
record of heartbeats in the chest
What is the definition of 'enteritis'?
inflammation of the intestines
swelling of the liver
infection of the lungs
fracture of the bone
What is the definition of 'erythrocyte'?
red blood cell
white blood cell
platelet
plasma
What is the definition of 'gastritis'?
inflammation of the stomach
enlargement of the liver
infection of the lungs
blockage of the intestines
What is the definition of 'diagnosis'?
complete knowledge gained after testing
a type of medicine
a surgical procedure
a type of disease
What is the definition of 'gynecology'?
study of women and women's diseases
study of the heart and its functions
study of the skin and its diseases
study of the nervous system
What is the definition of 'hematoma'?
mass or swelling containing blood
abnormal growth of bone tissue
collection of pus in a cavity
inflammation of the lymph nodes
What is the definition of 'hepatitis'?
inflammation of the liver
swelling of the kidneys
infection of the lungs
fracture of the bone
What is the definition of 'neurology'?
study of the nervous system
study of the digestive system
study of the respiratory system
study of the circulatory system
