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Medical Vocabulary Worksheet

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 50mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does 'abdominal' pertain to?

a)

the abdomen or the area below the diaphragm

b)

the brain and spinal cord

c)

the bones of the arm

d)

the muscles of the leg

2.

What does 'abdominopelvic' pertain to?

a)

the abdomen and pelvis

b)

the chest and back

c)

the arms and legs

d)

the head and neck

3.

What is the movement away from the midline called?

a)

abduction

b)

adduction

c)

flexion

d)

extension

4.

What is the condition of absence of color, colorless, or unable to see color called?

a)

achromatism

b)

albinism

c)

melanism

d)

chromatism

5.

What does 'acoustic' pertain to?

a)

hearing

b)

sight

c)

taste

d)

touch

6.

What is the enlargement of the extremities called?

a)

acromegaly

b)

gigantism

c)

dwarfism

d)

osteoporosis

7.

What is the movement towards the midline called?

a)

adduction

b)

abduction

c)

extension

d)

rotation

8.

What is a tumor of a gland called?

a)

adenoma

b)

lipoma

c)

osteoma

d)

myoma

9.

What is the softening of a gland called?

a)

adenomalacia

b)

adenopathy

c)

adenosclerosis

d)

adenitis

10.

What does 'adipose' pertain to?

a)

fat

b)

muscle

c)

bone

d)

skin

11.

Fill in the blank: The hardening of an artery is called ________.

a)

arteriosclerosis

b)

phlebitis

c)

aneurysm

d)

embolism

12.

Fill in the blank: Joint pain is referred to as ________.

a)

arthralgia

b)

myalgia

c)

neuralgia

d)

ostealgia

13.

Fill in the blank: Inflammation of a joint is called ________.

a)

arthritis

b)

nephritis

c)

dermatitis

d)

myositis

14.

Fill in the blank: Surgical puncture to remove fluid from the joint is called ________.

a)

arthrocentesis

b)

arthroplasty

c)

arthroscopy

d)

arthrotomy

15.

Fill in the blank: Surgical union of the joint; fusing of a joint is called ________.

a)

arthrodesis

b)

arthroscopy

c)

arthroplasty

d)

arthralgia

16.

Fill in the blank: The process of recording pictures of a joint is called ________.

a)

arthrography

b)

angiography

c)

myelography

d)

tomography

17.

Fill in the blank: Repair of a joint is called ________.

a)

arthroplasty

b)

osteotomy

c)

myoplasty

d)

chondrectomy

18.

Fill in the blank: An instrument to view a joint is called an ________.

a)

arthroscope

b)

endoscope

c)

otoscope

d)

microscope

19.

Fill in the blank: The procedure to view a joint is called ________.

a)

arthroscopy

b)

angiography

c)

laparoscopy

d)

endoscopy

20.

Fill in the blank: A star (shaped) cell is called an ________.

a)

astrocyte

b)

erythrocyte

c)

neutrophil

d)

hepatocyte

21.

Fill in the blank: Removal of the fatty plaque is called ________.

a)

atherectomy

b)

angioplasty

c)

endarterectomy

d)

phlebotomy

22.

Condition of hardening (blood vessels) due to fatty plaque is called ________.

a)

atherosclerosis

b)

anemia

c)

leukemia

d)

thrombosis

23.

Fill in the blank: Pertaining to the atria and the ventricles is called ________.

a)

atrioventricular

b)

arteriovenous

c)

pericardial

d)

myocardial

24.

Fill in the blank: Without development is called ________.

a)

atrophy

b)

hypertrophy

c)

metamorphosis

d)

regeneration

25.

Fill in the blank: Record of hearing is called an ________.

a)

audiogram

b)

audiometer

c)

audiology

d)

audiograph

26.

Fill in the blank: Instrument to measure hearing is called an ________.

a)

audiometer

b)

barometer

c)

hygrometer

d)

sphygmomanometer

27.

Fill in the blank: Measurement of hearing is called ________.

a)

audiometry

b)

ophthalmology

c)

spirometry

d)

hematology

28.

Fill in the blank: Pertaining to the (outer) ear is called ________.

a)

auricle

b)

cochlear

c)

nasal

d)

optic

29.

Fill in the blank: Self immunity (body doesn’t recognize own 'self' markers) is called ________.

a)

autoimmunity

b)

immunodeficiency

c)

allergy

d)

hypersensitivity

30.

Fill in the blank: The armpit is also known as the ________.

a)

axillary

b)

patella

c)

sternum

d)

clavicle

31.

Fill in the blank: Condition of nitrogen in the blood is called ________.

a)

azotemia

b)

anemia

c)

glycosuria

d)

leukocytosis

32.

Fill in the blank: To kill bacteria is to ________.

a)

bacteriocidal

b)

bacteriostatic

c)

antiviral

d)

fungicidal

33.

Fill in the blank: To eat bacteria is to be a ________.

a)

bacteriophage

b)

herbivore

c)

carnivore

d)

fungivore

34.

Fill in the blank: Inflammation of the penis is called ________.

a)

balanitis

b)

orchitis

c)

prostatitis

d)

epididymitis

35.

Fill in the blank: Surgical repair of the penis is called ________.

a)

balanoplasty

b)

orchiectomy

c)

vasectomy

d)

prostatotomy

36.

Fill in the blank: Pressure receptor is called a ________.

a)

baroreceptor

b)

photoreceptor

c)

chemoreceptor

d)

nociceptor

37.

Fill in the blank: When a blood vessel splits into two blood vessels, it is called ________.

a)

bifurcation

b)

anastomosis

c)

occlusion

d)

fusion

38.

Fill in the blank: Removal of the uterine tubes and the ovaries on both sides is called ________.

a)

bilateral salpingoophorectomy

b)

hysterectomy

c)

oophorectomy

d)

salpingectomy

39.

Fill in the blank: Two sides is referred to as ________.

a)

bilateral

b)

unilateral

c)

trilateral

d)

quadrilateral

40.

Fill in the blank: Pertaining to bile is called ________.

a)

biliary

b)

renal

c)

hepatic

d)

gastric

41.

Fill in the blank: Pertaining to two eyes is called ________.

a)

binocular

b)

monocular

c)

ocular

d)

bifocal

42.

Fill in the blank: To take a section of living tissue for viewing is called a ________.

a)

biopsy

b)

autopsy

c)

necropsy

d)

histology

43.

Fill in the blank: Inflammation of the eyelid(s) is called ________.

a)

blepharitis

b)

conjunctivitis

c)

keratitis

d)

iritis

44.

Fill in the blank: Surgical repair of the eyelid(s) is called ________.

a)

blepharoplasty

b)

rhinoplasty

c)

keratoplasty

d)

otoplasty

45.

Fill in the blank: Drooping of the eyelids is called ________.

a)

blepharoptosis

b)

strabismus

c)

nystagmus

d)

ptosis

46.

Fill in the blank: Involuntary contraction of the eyelid is called ________.

a)

blepharospasm

b)

ptosis

c)

strabismus

d)

nystagmus

47.

Fill in the blank: Pertaining to the arm/s is called ________.

a)

brachial

b)

femoral

c)

cranial

d)

carpal

48.

Fill in the blank: Slow heart beat (usually less than 60 beats per minute) is called ________.

a)

bradycardia

b)

tachycardia

c)

arrhythmia

d)

fibrillation

49.

Fill in the blank: Slow movement is called ________.

a)

bradykinesia

b)

tachycardia

c)

hyperkinesia

d)

dyskinesia

50.

Fill in the blank: Inflammation of the bronchi is called ________.

a)

bronchitis

b)

asthma

c)

pneumonia

d)

laryngitis

51.

Fill in the blank: Sudden involuntary contraction of the bronchi is called ________.

a)

bronchospasm

b)

bronchitis

c)

asthma

d)

emphysema

52.

Fill in the blank: Pertaining to the cheek is called ________.

a)

buccal

b)

nasal

c)

oral

d)

temporal

53.

Fill in the blank: Inflammation of the bursa is called ________.

a)

bursitis

b)

arthritis

c)

tendonitis

d)

myositis

54.

Fill in the blank: Bad sound is called ________.

a)

cacophony

b)

melody

c)

harmony

d)

euphony

55.

What is the condition of stones called?

a)

calculus

b)

anemia

c)

asthma

d)

eczema

56.

What does 'calcaneal' pertain to?

a)

the calcaneous (heel bone)

b)

the femur (thigh bone)

c)

the scapula (shoulder blade)

d)

the patella (kneecap)

57.

What is the deficiency of calcium called?

a)

calcipenia

b)

hypercalcemia

c)

osteoporosis

d)

anemia

58.

What is a cancer-causing agent called?

a)

carcinogen

b)

antigen

c)

pathogen

d)

allergen

59.

What is the process of cancer forming or the development of cancer called?

a)

carcinogenesis

b)

apoptosis

c)

metamorphosis

d)

hematopoiesis

60.

What is a cancerous tumor called?

a)

carcinoma

b)

hematoma

c)

fibroma

d)

lipoma

61.

What does 'cardiac' pertain to?

a)

the heart

b)

the lungs

c)

the liver

d)

the kidneys

62.

What is the pain of the heart called?

a)

cardiodynia

b)

neuralgia

c)

arthralgia

d)

myalgia

63.

What do you call a specialist of the heart?

a)

cardiologist

b)

neurologist

c)

dermatologist

d)

orthopedist

64.

What is the study of the heart called?

a)

cardiology

b)

neurology

c)

dermatology

d)

hematology

65.

What is the enlargement of the heart called?

a)

cardiomegaly

b)

nephritis

c)

hepatomegaly

d)

osteoporosis

66.

What is the disease of the heart muscle called?

a)

cardiomyopathy

b)

nephropathy

c)

hepatitis

d)

arthritis

67.

What are the wrist bones called?

a)

carpals

b)

tarsals

c)

metatarsals

d)

phalanges

68.

What is the breakdown of substances called?

a)

catabolism

b)

anabolism

c)

metabolism

d)

synthesis

69.

What does 'caudal' pertain to?

a)

the tail

b)

the head

c)

the back

d)

the foot

70.

What does 'cephalic' pertain to?

a)

the head

b)

the foot

c)

the hand

d)

the chest

71.

What does 'cerebrospinal' pertain to?

a)

the brain and spinal cord

b)

the heart and lungs

c)

the liver and kidneys

d)

the muscles and bones

e)

the skin and hair

72.

What does 'cervical' pertain to?

a)

the neck

b)

the arm

c)

the foot

d)

the chest

73.

What is the surgical repair of the lip called?

a)

cheilorrhaphy

b)

rhinoplasty

c)

blepharoplasty

d)

glossectomy

74.

What is the treatment using chemicals or medicines called?

a)

chemotherapy

b)

radiotherapy

c)

physiotherapy

d)

surgery

75.

What is the removal of the gallbladder called?

a)

cholecystectomy

b)

appendectomy

c)

nephrectomy

d)

gastrectomy

76.

What is the inflammation of the gallbladder called?

a)

cholecystitis

b)

hepatitis

c)

pancreatitis

d)

gastritis

77.

What is the condition of gallstones called?

a)

cholelithiasis

b)

nephrolithiasis

c)

hepatitis

d)

pancreatitis

78.

What is the removal of cartilage called?

a)

chondrectomy

b)

osteotomy

c)

arthroplasty

d)

meniscectomy

79.

What is a cartilage cell called?

a)

chondrocyte

b)

osteocyte

c)

erythrocyte

d)

neuron

80.

What is the softening of the cartilage called?

a)

chondromalacia

b)

osteomalacia

c)

arthritis

d)

bursitis

81.

What does it mean to 'circumcise'?

a)

to cut around

b)

to sew together

c)

to paint over

d)

to stretch apart

82.

What is the protein found in connective tissue called?

a)

collagen

b)

keratin

c)

elastin

d)

myosin

83.

What is the process of viewing the colon called?

a)

colonoscopy

b)

gastroscopy

c)

bronchoscopy

d)

cystoscopy

84.

What is the creation of a new opening in the large intestine called?

a)

colostomy

b)

gastrectomy

c)

nephrectomy

d)

tracheostomy

85.

What is the repair of the vagina called?

a)

colporrhaphy

b)

hysterectomy

c)

oophorectomy

d)

salpingectomy

86.

What is the inflammation of the conjunctiva called?

a)

conjunctivitis

b)

keratitis

c)

blepharitis

d)

iritis

87.

What is the lack of blood flow to the heart muscle due to a blockage called?

a)

coronary ischemia

b)

myocardial hypertrophy

c)

valvular stenosis

d)

pericardial effusion

88.

What is the condition of a blood clot in the heart's own blood vessels called?

a)

coronary thrombosis

b)

angina pectoris

c)

myocardial infarction

d)

arrhythmia

89.

What does 'coronary' pertain to?

a)

the heart

b)

the lungs

c)

the liver

d)

the kidneys

90.

What does 'costal' pertain to?

a)

ribs

b)

lungs

c)

muscles

d)

veins

91.

What does 'cranial' pertain to?

a)

the skull

b)

the heart

c)

the lungs

d)

the liver

92.

What is the incision into the cranium/skull called?

a)

craniotomy

b)

nephrectomy

c)

thoracotomy

d)

laparotomy

93.

What does 'cranium' pertain to?

a)

the skull

b)

the heart

c)

the liver

d)

the spine

94.

What is a sieve-like plate called?

a)

cribriform

b)

lamina

c)

septum

d)

tubercle

95.

What is the fixation using cold (used to repair detached retina of the eye) called?

a)

cryopexy

b)

photocoagulation

c)

vitrectomy

d)

sclerotomy

96.

What is the term for hidden or undescended testes?

a)

cryptorchidism

b)

orchitis

c)

epididymitis

d)

phimosis

97.

What does 'cutaneous' pertain to?

a)

the skin

b)

the heart

c)

the lungs

d)

the bones

98.

What is blue skin called?

a)

cyanoderma

b)

melanoderma

c)

erythroderma

d)

leukoderma

99.

What is blue skin due to lack of oxygen called?

a)

cyanosis

b)

jaundice

c)

erythema

d)

melanoma

100.

What is the inflammation of the urinary bladder called?

a)

cystitis

b)

nephritis

c)

urethritis

d)

pyelonephritis

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