Master Medical Terminology Basics: Quizzes for Patient Care Techniques

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a category of medical terminology?

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Billing

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Anatomical

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Diagnostic

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Procedural

Question 2

Which prefix means "abnormal" or "away from"?

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ab-

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ad-

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ante-

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post-

Question 3

Which of these is NOT a type of medical terminology used in healthcare?

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Legal terminology

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Anatomical terminology

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Physiological terminology

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Pathological terminology

Question 4

What is the medical term for inflammation of the appendix?

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Appendicitis

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Appendagitis

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Appenditis

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Appendicectomy

Question 5

The suffix '-itis' specifically indicates:

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Inflammation

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Enlargement

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Removal

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Pertaining to

Question 6

Identify the option that is NOT a root word for 'heart':

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Hepat

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Cardio

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Myo

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Peri

Question 7

The medical term for a condition characterized by 'abnormally high blood sugar' is:

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Hyperglycemia

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Hypoglycemia

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Anemia

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Leukemia

Question 8

Which suffix is used to denote 'surgical repair'?

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-plasty

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-ectomy

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-otomy

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-graphy

Question 9

The root word 'derm' translates to:

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Skin

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Muscle

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Blood

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Nerve

Question 10

Identify the prefix that means 'under' or 'below':

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Hypo

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Hyper

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Brady

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Poly

Question 11

The medical term for the procedure involving 'removal of the appendix' is:

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Appendectomy

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Gastrectomy

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Colectomy

Question 12

Identify the combining form for 'kidney':

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Nephr

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Ureter

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Cyst

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Lith

Question 13

The suffix '-algia' specifically indicates:

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Pain

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Inflammation

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Enlargement

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Removal

Question 14

What is the meaning of the prefix 'sub-'?

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Below

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Above

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Within

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Without

Question 15

Which root word represents 'heart'?

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cardi

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pulmo

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hepa

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nephro

Question 16

Which term describes a condition characterized by excessive thirst?

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Polydipsia

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Polyuria

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Nocturia

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Dysuria

Question 17

Identify the root word for 'blood'.

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hemo

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erythro

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leuko

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thrombo

Question 18

Which suffix indicates 'pertaining to a nerve'?

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-pathy

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-algia

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-itis

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-oma

Question 19

Identify the correct medical term for 'inflammation of the tonsils'.

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Tonsillitis

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Tonsillectomy

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Tonsillotomy

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Tonsilopathy

Question 20

Which term refers to the surgical procedure of removing a portion of the stomach?

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Gastrectomy

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Gastrotomy

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Gastroscopy

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Gastritis

Question 21

Which prefix means "before"?

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ante-

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post-

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intra-

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sub-

Question 22

Identify the root word that means "skin":

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derm

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bone

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muscle

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heart

Question 23

Which suffix indicates an inflammation or condition?

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-itis

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-ectomy

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-tomy

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-algia

Question 24

What does "cardiomyopathy" mean?

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Disease of the heart muscle

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Inflammation of the heart

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Abnormal heart rhythm

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Surgical removal of a heart valve

Question 25

Which abbreviation stands for "intravenous"?

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IV

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IM

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PO

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SC

Question 26

Identify the suffix that means "surgical removal":

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-ectomy

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-itis

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-algia

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-ology

Question 27

Which term refers to the stomach?

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gastric

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hepatic

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renal

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pulmonary

Question 28

Identify the root word that means "muscle":

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myo-

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neuro-

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hemato-

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osteo-

Question 29

Which phonetic symbol represents the "short a" sound in medical terminology?

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/a/

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/e/

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/i/

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/o/

Question 30

Define "hypertension":

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High blood pressure

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Low blood pressure

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Irregular heartbeat

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Heart failure

Question 31

Which prefix means 'excessive'?

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hyper-

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hypo-

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tachy-

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brady-

Question 32

The term 'myocardial infarction' refers to:

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Blockage of the blood flow to the heart muscle

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Inflammation of the heart muscle

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Degeneration of the heart muscle

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Infection of the heart muscle

Question 33

The suffix '-megaly' indicates:

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Enlargement

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Inflammation

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Degeneration

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Malformation

Question 34

Which of the following terms is spelled correctly?

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Gastrointestinal

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Gastrointestnal

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Gastro-Intestinal

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Gastro intestional

Question 35

Which of the following is NOT a type of medical terminology root word?

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Prefix

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Root word

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Combining vowel

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Suffix

Question 36

Which of the following prefixes means "not" or "without"?

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A-

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Dys-

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Hyper-

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Hypo-

Question 37

The medical term "cardiovascular" is derived from which Greek root words?

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Kardio/ and vaskul/o

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Myo/ and vaskul/o

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Hemat/o and vaskul/o

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Angio/o and vaskul/o

Question 38

Which of the following is the correct spelling for the medical term meaning "inflammation of the joints"?

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Arthritis

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Arthiritis

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Artheritis

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Artheritias

Question 39

The medical term "hypertension" refers to:

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High blood pressure

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Low blood pressure

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Abnormal heart rhythm

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Elevated blood sugar

Question 40

The medical term "subcutaneous" means:

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Under the skin

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Above the skin

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Within the skin

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Outside the skin

Question 41

Which of the following is a common medical abbreviation for "before meals"?

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AC

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AM

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PM

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HS

Question 42

The medical term "diagnosis" is derived from which Greek root words?

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Diagnō/ and osis

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Path/o and gen

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Med/o and cine

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Therap/o and eut

Question 43

A patient asks you to explain the meaning of the term 'tachycardia.' What is the most accurate explanation?

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A rapid heart rate.

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A slow heart rate.

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An irregular heart rate.

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A heart rate that stops and starts.

Question 44

Break down the medical term 'dermatitis' into its Greek root words and their meanings. Explain how these roots combine to form the overall meaning of the term.

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derma (skin) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation of the skin

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dermis (inner skin layer) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation of the inner skin layer

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derm (skin) + itis (infection) = infection of the skin

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derma (skin) + itis (condition) = condition of the skin

Question 45

What is the key difference between 'edema' and 'effusion'?

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Both describe fluid buildup, but edema is in tissues, while effusion is in body cavities.

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They are unrelated terms with no similarities.

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Effusion is always more serious than edema.

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Edema is caused by inflammation, effusion by infection.

Question 46

The suffix '-ectomy' denotes:

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Removal

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Inflammation

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Excessive

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Abnormal growth

Question 47

The root word 'neur-' pertains to:

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Nerve

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Muscle

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Blood

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Heart

Question 48

Which term translates to 'rapid heartbeat'?

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Tachycardia

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Bradycardia

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Arrhythmia

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Ischemia

Question 49

The prefix 'hypo-' usually indicates:

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Below normal

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Above normal

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Inflammation

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Rapid

Question 50

The term 'osteoporosis' can be divided into which root words?

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osteo- + -porosis

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osteo- + -pathy

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oste- + -penia

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oste- + -oma

Question 51

Which of these is NOT a reason for understanding medical terminology?

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Social media presence

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Effective communication

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Accurate documentation

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Patient education

Question 52

The term 'hematology' pertains to the study of:

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Blood

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Bones

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Muscles

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Nerves

Question 53

Which of the following prefixes means 'many'?

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poly-

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macro-

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micro-

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mega-

Question 54

The suffix '-itis' indicates:

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Inflammation

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Removal

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Abnormal growth

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Excessive