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Medical Term L3 Test

Total questions: 27

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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?

a)

Blue discoloration of the extremities

b)

Inflammation of the joints

c)

Enlargement of the heart

d)

Excessive sweating

2.

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?

a)

lipolysis

b)

automatic lysosomal reaction

c)

autolysis

d)

autometabolism

3.

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)

a benign tumor of the bone

b)

a type of cancer that forms in mucus-secreting glands

c)

A viral infection of the liver

d)

A bacterial infection of the lungs

4.

During a biology class, Nora is asked to identify which term refers to something related to the head. What does "Cephalic" refer to?

a)

Related to the head

b)

Related to the heart

c)

Related to the liver

d)

Related to the lungs

5.

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?"

a)

Skin and hair

b)

Muscles and tendons

c)

Cartilage and ribs

d)

Nerves and brain

6.

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?

a)

Teeth

b)

Skin

c)

Bones

d)

Muscles

7.

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?

a)

Transplantation of an organ

b)

Removal of a tumor

c)

Repair of a blood vessel

d)

Surgical immobilization of a joint

8.

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?

a)

dermis

b)

adipose

c)

muscle

d)

epidermis

9.

Anika visits the doctor because she is feeling unwell. The doctor explains that her illness is caused by a "Pathogen." What is a "Pathogen"?

a)

An organism that causes disease

b)

A type of white blood cell

c)

A beneficial bacteria

d)

A type of enzyme

10.

Emma visits a doctor who tells her she needs a "Glossoscopy." What part of her body will the doctor examine?

a)

The heart

b)

The tongue

c)

The lungs

d)

The stomach

11.

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?

a)

Recording the heart's activity

b)

Measuring lung capacity

c)

Analyzing blood sugar levels

d)

Scanning brain waves

12.

During a routine checkup, Priya's doctor tells her that she has a "Hydrocyst". What does this mean?

a)

A blood clot

b)

A solid tumor

c)

A type of bacteria

d)

A fluid-filled sac

13.

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?

a)

Delusions of grandeur

b)

Fear of large spaces

c)

Obsession with cleanliness

d)

Compulsion to steal

14.

Anika was diagnosed with breast cancer and her doctor recommended a procedure called a "Mastectomy." What does this procedure involve?

a)

Surgical removal of a lung

b)

Surgical removal of a kidney

c)

Surgical removal of a breast(s)

d)

Surgical removal of a liver

15.

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?

a)

Pain in the extremities

b)

Swelling of the joints

c)

Weakness in the muscles

d)

Numbness in the fingers

16.

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?

a)

Hydropenia

b)

Hyperpenia

c)

Edema

d)

Urinary Tract Infection

17.

Olivia visits her doctor because she notices that one of her eyelids is drooping lower than usual called Blepharoptosis. What does this mean?

a)

Swelling of the eyelid

b)

Drooping of the eyelid

c)

Infection of the eyelid

d)

Redness of the eyelid

18.

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?

a)

Located behind the heart

b)

Located in front of the heart

c)

Located above the heart

d)

Located below the heart

19.

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?

a)

Rupture of the uterus

b)

Inflammation of the uterus

c)

Removal of the uterus

d)

Infection of the uterus

20.

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?

a)

Behind the liver

b)

Below the liver

c)

Below the liver

d)

Above the liver

21.

Samuel has been diagnosed with kidney stones, and his doctor recommends a procedure called "Lithotripsy." What is this procedure used for?

a)

Breaking down kidney stones

b)

Treating heart disease

c)

Repairing broken bones

d)

Removing skin lesions

22.

After months of intense weight training, Arjun noticed that his muscles had become hypertrophic. What does this mean?

a)

Decrease in the size of an organ or tissue

b)

Increase in the size of an organ or tissue

c)

Inflammation of an organ or tissue

d)

Infection of an organ or tissue

23.

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?

a)

myorrhapotomy

b)

myorrhaphy

c)

myectomy

d)

myorrhexis

24.

Lily visits her doctor and is told she has a Streptococcus infection (Strep Throat). What type of organism is causing her illness?

a)

Fungus that is shaped in a twisted form

b)

Virus that is shaped in a twisted form

c)

Bacteria that is shaped in a twisted form

25.

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?

a)

recording of electrical activity in the brain

b)

recording of brain opening

c)

recording vital signs

26.

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?

a)

inflammation of the head

b)

infection of the elbow

c)

inflammation of a bursa

d)

infection of the foot

27.

Carcinogenesis

a)

Neoplasm

b)

Oncologist

c)

Production of cancer

d)

Production of pathogen