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WorksheetsMedical Term L3 Test
Total questions: 27
Worksheet time: 14mins
During a winter walk, Luna notices that her fingers and toes have turned a bluish color due to the cold. What does the term "Acrocyanosis" refer to?
Blue discoloration of the extremities
Inflammation of the joints
Enlargement of the heart
Excessive sweating
After a severe injury, Daniel's cells at the wound site begin to break down due to the action of their own enzymes. This is known as?
lipolysis
automatic lysosomal reaction
autolysis
autometabolism
Emma visits her doctor after experiencing persistent coughing and is told she has a tumor in her lungs. The doctor explains that it is an "Adenocarcinoma." What does this mean?
a benign tumor of the bone
a type of cancer that forms in mucus-secreting glands
A viral infection of the liver
A bacterial infection of the lungs
During a biology class, Nora is asked to identify which term refers to something related to the head. What does "Cephalic" refer to?
Related to the head
Related to the heart
Related to the liver
Related to the lungs
During a biology class, Jackson is learning about different parts of the human body. His teacher asks him, "Jackson, can you tell me what 'Chondrocostal' pertains to?"
Skin and hair
Muscles and tendons
Cartilage and ribs
Nerves and brain
Abigail is interested in pursuing a career that involves studying and caring for a specific part of the body. She decides to enroll in a program focused on "Dental" studies. What will Abigail primarily be learning about?
Teeth
Skin
Bones
Muscles
Scarlett has been experiencing severe joint pain that does not respond to other treatments. Her doctor recommends a procedure to permanently stop movement in the affected joint. What does this procedure, called "Arthrodesis," involve?
Transplantation of an organ
Removal of a tumor
Repair of a blood vessel
Surgical immobilization of a joint
Abigail accidentally scraped her knee while playing outside. She noticed that only the very top layer of her skin was affected. What is this layer called?
dermis
adipose
muscle
epidermis
Anika visits the doctor because she is feeling unwell. The doctor explains that her illness is caused by a "Pathogen." What is a "Pathogen"?
An organism that causes disease
A type of white blood cell
A beneficial bacteria
A type of enzyme
Emma visits a doctor who tells her she needs a "Glossoscopy." What part of her body will the doctor examine?
The heart
The tongue
The lungs
The stomach
Priya visits a doctor because she has been experiencing chest discomfort. The doctor decides to use a "Cardiogram" to help diagnose her condition. What is a "Cardiogram" used for?
Recording the heart's activity
Measuring lung capacity
Analyzing blood sugar levels
Scanning brain waves
During a routine checkup, Priya's doctor tells her that she has a "Hydrocyst". What does this mean?
A blood clot
A solid tumor
A type of bacteria
A fluid-filled sac
Luna constantly talks about her grand plans to rule the world and believes she is destined for greatness far beyond anyone else called Megalomania. What does this mean?
Delusions of grandeur
Fear of large spaces
Obsession with cleanliness
Compulsion to steal
Anika was diagnosed with breast cancer and her doctor recommended a procedure called a "Mastectomy." What does this procedure involve?
Surgical removal of a lung
Surgical removal of a kidney
Surgical removal of a breast(s)
Surgical removal of a liver
Lily visits her doctor complaining of a persistent pain in her hands and feet. The doctor diagnoses her with a condition called "Acrodynia." What does "Acrodynia" describe?
Pain in the extremities
Swelling of the joints
Weakness in the muscles
Numbness in the fingers
Jackson has been hiking in the desert for hours without enough water. He starts feeling dizzy and weak. What condition is Jackson most likely experiencing?
Hydropenia
Hyperpenia
Edema
Urinary Tract Infection
Olivia visits her doctor because she notices that one of her eyelids is drooping lower than usual called Blepharoptosis. What does this mean?
Swelling of the eyelid
Drooping of the eyelid
Infection of the eyelid
Redness of the eyelid
During a medical class, Grace is reviewing a chest X-ray and notices a shadow described as "retrocardiac." What does "retrocardiac" mean in this context?
Located behind the heart
Located in front of the heart
Located above the heart
Located below the heart
Nora, a 32-year-old woman, was rushed to the hospital with severe abdominal pain during labor. The doctors diagnosed her with "Hysterorrhexis." What does this condition involve?
Rupture of the uterus
Inflammation of the uterus
Removal of the uterus
Infection of the uterus
During a medical class, Anika is asked to identify the meaning of the term "Suprahepatic" when reviewing a patient's liver scan. What does "Suprahepatic" refer to?
Behind the liver
Below the liver
Below the liver
Above the liver
Samuel has been diagnosed with kidney stones, and his doctor recommends a procedure called "Lithotripsy." What is this procedure used for?
Breaking down kidney stones
Treating heart disease
Repairing broken bones
Removing skin lesions
After months of intense weight training, Arjun noticed that his muscles had become hypertrophic. What does this mean?
Decrease in the size of an organ or tissue
Increase in the size of an organ or tissue
Inflammation of an organ or tissue
Infection of an organ or tissue
Anika is studying for her medical exams and comes across a procedure where a torn muscle needs to be stitched back together. What is this procedure called?
myorrhapotomy
myorrhaphy
myectomy
myorrhexis
Lily visits her doctor and is told she has a Streptococcus infection (Strep Throat). What type of organism is causing her illness?
Fungus that is shaped in a twisted form
Virus that is shaped in a twisted form
Bacteria that is shaped in a twisted form
Mason visits a hospital for a neurological checkup to check for recent reports of a seizure while at school. The doctor suggests an EEG. What is an EEG used for?
recording of electrical activity in the brain
recording of brain opening
recording vital signs
After playing tennis for several hours, Michael started experiencing pain and swelling in his shoulder. His doctor diagnosed him with bursitis. What does this mean?
inflammation of the head
infection of the elbow
inflammation of a bursa
infection of the foot
Carcinogenesis
Neoplasm
Oncologist
Production of cancer
Production of pathogen
