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WorksheetsMedical Term List #12 Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What does the combining form "embry/o" refer to?
Brain
Embryo
Intestines
Vulva
Which combining form means "brain"?
Encephal/o
Enter/o
Episi/o
Esophag/o
The combining form "enter/o" is most commonly associated with which organ?
Esophagus
Intestines
Brain
Embryo
What does "epididym/o" refer to?
Epiglottis
Epididymis
Esophagus
Fascia
Which combining form is used for "epiglottis"?
Episi/o
Epiglott/o
Esthes/o
Erythr/o
The combining form "episi/o" refers to which part of the body?
Vulva
Brain
Intestines
Esophagus
Which combining forms are associated with "redness"?
Esthes/o, esthesi/o
Erythem/o, erythemat/o, erythr/o
Fasci/o
Embry/o
What does "esophag/o" refer to?
Esophagus
Embryo
Epiglottis
Epididymis
The combining forms "esthes/o" and "esthesi/o" are related to:
Redness
Nervous sensation
Intestines
Vulva
"Fasci/o" is the combining form for:
Brain
Fibrous band; fascia
Esophagus
Embryo
If a medical term contains "encephal/o," what body part is being referenced?
Intestines
Brain
Vulva
Esophagus
A patient is diagnosed with "erythematous skin." Based on the combining form, what does this mean?
The skin is numb
The skin is red
The skin is swollen
The skin is dry
Which combining form would you use to refer to a condition involving the small intestine?
Enter/o
Episi/o
Fasci/o
Embry/o
A doctor notes "fasciitis" in a patient's chart. Which structure is inflamed?
Brain
Fascia (fibrous band)
Esophagus
Vulva
If a term includes "epiglott/o," what is the most likely function of the structure involved?
Aids in digestion
Covers the windpipe during swallowing
Transmits nervous sensations
Supports the embryo
A medical student encounters the term "epididymitis." Using your knowledge of combining forms, what is most likely inflamed?
Vulva
Epididymis
Esophagus
Fascia
A patient is experiencing loss of sensation. Which combining form would be most relevant in describing this condition?
Esthes/o
Embry/o
Erythr/o
Episi/o
Given the combining forms, which term would best describe inflammation of the esophagus?
Esophagitis
Encephalitis
Enteritis
Erythematitis
A researcher is studying the development of an organism before birth. Which combining form would be most appropriate for the terminology in this field?
Embry/o
Fasci/o
Epiglott/o
Esthesi/o
A doctor is writing a report about a patient with both redness and loss of sensation in the skin. Which two combining forms from the list would be most relevant to include in the medical terminology?
Erythr/o and esthesi/o
Embry/o and enter/o
Episi/o and fasci/o
Encephal/o and esophag/o
