WorksheetsMedical Terminology Worksheet Questions
Total questions: 79
Worksheet time: 40mins
What is the root word in "cardiologist"?
-logist
cardio-
cardi-
-ology
Which of the following correctly represents the combining form in "cardiologist"?
cardi/o
card/
cardi-
cardial
The suffix "-logy" in "cardiology" is related to which of the following terms?
Study of diseases
Study of functions
Study of structure
Study of the heart
What is the root word in "neuralgia"?
neur-
neural-
-algia
-neur
The combining form "neur/o" refers to which part of the body?
Muscles
Nerves
Bones
Skin
If "neuropathy" means nerve disease, what does the suffix "-pathy" indicate?
Pain
Weakness
Disease
Inflammation
What is the prefix in "bilateral"?
bi-
lat-
-al
bila-
The suffix "-al" in "bilateral" indicates:
Condition
Pain
Pertaining to
Disease
What term would describe a condition affecting one side of the body?
Unilateral
Multilateral
Bilateral
Trilateral
What is the prefix in "anuria"?
an-
ur-
-ia
anu-
The suffix "-uria" in "anuria" indicates:
Condition
Disease
Inflammation
Tumor
Which of the following best describes the meaning of "polyuria"?
Excessive urination
No urination
Painful urination
Slow urination
What is the root word in "cardiomegaly"?
cardi-
mega-
-megaly
cardiome-
Which term means inflammation of the heart muscle?
Myocarditis
Cardiomegaly
Carditis
Cardiopathy
What is the correct term for thickening of the heart muscle?
Cardiomyopathy
Cardiomegaly
Cardiosclerosis
Myocardial infarction
The prefix "xanth-" refers to:
Blue
Yellow
Red
Black
The prefix "ichthy-" refers to:
Dry
Fish-like (scaly)
Yellow
Soft
The prefix "photo-" refers to:
Light
Dark
Pain
Sensation
The suffix "-esthesia" refers to:
Sensation
Movement
Muscle
Inflammation
The suffix "-oma" in "melanoma" means:
Inflammation
Tumor
Condition
Infection
The prefix "psor-" refers to:
Itching
Infection
Muscle
Pain
The prefix "leuk-" means:
Black
Red
White
Yellow
The prefix "cyan-" refers to:
Red
Blue
Yellow
Black
The word root "dermat-" refers to:
Nails
Skin
Hair
Muscles
The prefix "xer-" means:
Wet
Dry
Painful
Swollen
The combining form "myc/o" means:
Virus
Fungus
Bacteria
Tissue
What does the prefix "hyper-" mean in "hypertrophic"?
Under
Excessive
Slow
Normal
The suffix "-trophy" in "atrophy" refers to:
Growth
Inflammation
Pain
Bleeding
"Myc-" in "onychomycosis" refers to:
Fungus
Bacteria
Virus
Nail bed
Which of the following best describes "onychomycosis"?
A viral infection of the nail
A fungal infection of the nail
A bacterial infection of the nail
A genetic nail disorder
Which of the following best describes atrophy?
Increase in tissue size
Decrease in tissue or organ size
Excessive cell growth
Formation of scar tissue
Which of the following best describes hypertrophy?
A decrease in cell size
An increase in tissue or organ size due to cell growth
A complete absence of cell growth
A condition causing tissue to become soft
Which best defines "dermatomycosis"?
A bacterial skin infection
An inflammatory skin disease
A fungal infection of the skin
A condition causing skin ulcers
Which of the following conditions would a dermatologist most likely treat?
Diabetes
Eczema
Osteoporosis
Hypertension
Which of the following best describes "keratosis"?
An abnormal condition of hardened tissue
An infection of the skin
A softening of the skin
A condition affecting the muscles
Photophobia refers to:
Fear of enclosed spaces
Sensitivity to light
Fear of the dark
Inability to see in low light
Which of the following best describes ichthyosis?
Dry, scaly skin
Oily skin
Increased hair growth
Softening of the nails
What is the correct breakdown of "subungual"?
sub- (above) + ung- (skin) + -al (pertaining to)
sub- (under) + ung- (nail) + -al (pertaining to)
sub- (middle) + ung- (hair) + -al (study of)
sub- (before) + ung- (bone) + -al (disease)
What is the correct breakdown of "atrophy"?
a- (without) + troph- (growth) + -y (condition of)
a- (under) + troph- (tissue) + -y (disease)
a- (above) + troph- (skin) + -y (inflammation)
a- (before) + troph- (muscle) + -y (pain)
What is the correct breakdown of "hypertrophic"?
hyper- (excessive) + troph- (growth) + -ic (pertaining to)
hyper- (under) + troph- (infection) + -ic (disease)
hyper- (slow) + troph- (pain) + -ic (abnormal condition)
hyper- (normal) + troph- (cell) + -ic (death)
What is the correct breakdown of "xeroderma"?
xero- (dry) + derm- (skin) + -a (condition)
xero- (wet) + derm- (tissue) + -a (disease)
xero- (thin) + derm- (nail) + -a (pain)
xero- (thick) + derm- (bone) + -a (inflammation)
What is the correct breakdown of "keratosis"?
kerat- (horny tissue) + -osis (abnormal condition)
kerat- (soft tissue) + -osis (growth)
kerat- (nail) + -osis (inflammation)
kerat- (skin) + -osis (pain)
What is the correct breakdown of "photophobia"?
photo- (light) + -phobia (fear/sensitivity)
photo- (vision) + -phobia (disease)
photo- (sun) + -phobia (inflammation)
photo- (brightness) + -phobia (infection)
The root word 'spondyl' refers to which body part?
Skull
Spine
Ribs
Pelvis
The prefix 'poly-' means:
One
Two
Many
Small
The suffix '-itis' indicates:
Inflammation
Weakness
Pain
Fracture
The word root 'osteo-' refers to:
Muscle
Joint
Bone
Ligament
The root 'gnatho-' refers to:
Teeth
Jaw
Nose
Skull
The root 'femoro-' refers to
Hip
Knee
Femur (thigh bone)
Spine
'osteo-' refers to:
Bone
Joint
Muscle
Ligament
What does 'ophthalmoplegia' refer to?
Paralysis of the eye muscles
Inflammation of the eye
Blurred vision
Cataract formation
What does 'chondroplasty' mean?
Repair of cartilage
Removal of a bone
Surgery on a joint
Bone inflammation
Which part of the body is affected by chondritis?
Bones
Cartilage
Ligaments
Tendons
What does 'femoroplasty' mean?
Surgical repair of the femur
Removal of a joint
Repair of ligaments
Bone amputation
What does 'osteoarthritis' mean?
Bone inflammation
Cartilage breakdown in joints
Muscle spasm
Nerve pain
Which type of doctor performs a gnathoplasty?
Neurologist
Orthopedic surgeon
Maxillofacial surgeon
Cardiologist
What is the best prevention for osteopenia?
High calcium intake
Low protein diet
Antibiotics
Radiation therapy
Which condition is typically bilateral?
Osteoarthritis in both knees
A fracture in one arm
A tumor in the brain
A single muscle strain
What does the root "cephal-" refer to?
Chest
Arm
Head
Stomach
The suffix "-pathy" denotes:
Tumor
Disease
Pain
Paralysis
Which word part in "intracerebral" identifies location?
-bral
intra-
cere-
-al
The prefix "macro-" means:
Small
Hard
Large
Narrow
Encephaloma most likely refers to a:
Brain infection
Brain tumor
Brain incision
Brain clot
The root "encephal-" refers to:
Skull
Brain
Spine
Ear
The prefix "hydro-" means:
Air
Water
Fat
Blood
"-somnia" relates to:
Breathing
Blood
Sleep
Hunger
The root "mening-" refers to:
Muscles
Brain
Membranes
Spinal cord
The root "myel-" refers to:
Muscle
Bone marrow or spinal cord
Brain
Membrane
"-phasia" refers to:
Smell
Speaking
Eating
Thinking
Dysphasia means:
Difficulty speaking
Difficulty walking
Difficulty swallowing
Difficulty hearing
Meningitis refers to:
Inflammation of the brain
Inflammation of membranes around the brain and spinal cord
Fluid buildup in the skull
Tumor in brain tissue
Hydroencephalus most likely means:
Fluid in the lungs
Water on the brain
Fluid in the spine
Blood clot in brain
Encephalogy means:
Study of skulls
Study of the brain
Study of nerves
Study of seizures
Macrocephaly refers to:
Small head
Enlarged brain
Enlarged head
Facial swelling
Craniotomy refers to:
Removal of the brain
Cutting into the skull
Incision in the brain
Measurement of the skull
Intracerebral hemorrhage refers to bleeding:
Outside the dura
Inside the brain tissue
Within the ventricles
In the spinal cord
Which surgical suffix would replace "-tomy" if the entire skull cap were removed?
-ectomy
-stomy
-rrhaphy
-plasty
Encephalogy is not commonly used in modern literature. Which term more accurately describes this field?
Psychiatry
Neurosurgery
Neurology
Radiology
Myeloma most accurately refers to a:
Bone fracture
Spinal injury
Bone marrow tumor
Nerve inflammation
