Medical Terminology Test

1. Ophthalmalgia means pain in the __________.

2. Otorrhea is a discharge from the __________.
3. Prenatal means before __________ and post febrile means after __________.
4. A salpingostomy is a surgical opening into a __________.
5. Oophoropexy means fixation of an __________.
6. An enterolith is a __________ in the intestines.
7. Hematuria means the presence of blood in the __________.
8. Orchidectomy means excision of a __________.
9. Cystorrhagia means hemorrhage of the __________.
10. Urethrorrhaphy means suturing the __________.
11. A cholelith is a __________ stone.
12. A hysterosalpingo-oophorectomy means the excision of the __________,
__________, and __________.
13. Ureterocele means __________ of the ureter.
14. Esthesia means __________ or __________.
15. Pathophobia means an abnormal __________ of disease.
16. Megalomania is a mental __________.
17. Osteopathy means disease of the __________.
18. Cerebrotomy is an incision into the __________.
19. Neuralgia means pain along the course of a __________.
20. Glycolysis is the breakdown or destruction of __________.
21. Edema means __________.
22. Acroparalysis refers to paralysis of the __________.
23. Tachyphagia is a word for fast or rapid __________.
24. Splenopathy means a disease of the __________.
25. Lymphostasis means control the flow of __________.
26. An encephaloma is a __________.
27. Lipolysis means destruction or breakdown of __________.
28. A pyocele is a hernia containing __________.
29. Dacryorrhea means excessive flow of __________.
30. Cytology is the study of __________.
31. Thrombus is the medical way to say __________.
32. Arterioplasty is surgical repair of an __________.
33. Phlebosclerosis is the hardening of the __________.
34. Vasotripsy means the crushing of a __________.
35. An angiospasm is a spasm of a __________.
36. Hepatomegaly means enlargement of the __________.
37. A proctoscopy is an examination of the __________.
38. Colocentesis means puncture of the __________.
39. Jejunoileitis is inflammation of the __________ and the __________.
40. Psychosis means any serious __________ condition.
41. Enteroptosis means prolapse of the small __________.
42. Gastrectasia is the dilation or stretching of the __________.
43. Gingivalgia means pain in the __________.
44. The lacrimal gland secretes __________.
45. Cheilosis is a disorder of the __________.
46. A duodenotomy is an incision into the __________.
47. Stomatoplasty means surgical repair of the __________.
48. Apnea means temporary cessation of __________.
49. Treatment with compressed __________ is called
pneumotherapy.
50. A laparorrhaphy is the suturing of the __________.
51. Glossoplegia is a paralysis of the __________.
52. Bronchorrhagia means __________ hemorrhage.
53. Nasal means pertaining to the __________.
54. Rhinoplasty means surgical repair of the __________.
55. Laryngitis is inflammation of the __________.
56. Onychosis means a condition of the __________.
57. Costal means pertaining to the __________.
58. Abdominocentesis is a surgical puncture of the __________.
59. Tendinitis is inflammation of the __________.
60. Myocarditis is inflammation of the heart __________.
61. Myelocele means herniation of the __________ __________.
62. Chondromalacia is the softening of __________.
63. Arthritis is a word which means inflammation of a__________.
64. A tympanectomy is an excision of the __________.
65. Keratectasia means dilatation of the __________.
66. A pharyngotomy is an incision into the __________.
67. Blepharoptosis means prolapse of the __________.
68. Hemostasis means the act of controlling the flow of __________.
69. A necroparasite is one that lives on __________ organic matter.
70. Pneumomycosis is a condition of lung __________.

COLUMN A COLUMN B
1. OSTEO A. URINE
2. ARTHRO B. BLOOD
3. CARDIO C. CELL
4. URO/URIA D. RIB
5. LIPO E. TONGUE
6. HEMO/HEMATO F. GALLBLADDER
7. THROMBO G. BONE
8. CYTO H. KIDNEY
9. COSTO I. NERVE
10. LINGUA/GLOSSA J. STOMACH
11. CHOLECYSTO K. HEART
12. NEPHRO/RENA L. EXTREMITY
13. NEURO M. FAT
14. GASTRO N. CLOT
15. ACRO O. JOINT

16. THE STEM "CHONDRO" IN THE WORD CHONDRITIS MEANS:

A. TENDON C. CARTILAGE
B. RIB D. JOINT

17. THE STEM "MYO" IN THE WORD MYOPLASM MEANS:

A. CARTILAGE C. BONE
B. MUSCLE D. VEIN

18. THE STEM "HEPATO" IN THE WORD HEPATITIS MEANS:

A. BLOOD C. KIDNEY
B. LIVER D. NAIL

19. THE STEM "ADENO" IN THE WORD ADENECTOMY MEANS:

A. BLADDER C. ABDOMINAL WALL
B. GALLBLADDER D. GLAND

20. THE STEM "MYCO" IN THE WORD MYCOSIS MEANS:

A. SKIN C. CLOT
B. CELL D. FUNGUS

21. THE STEM "EMESIS" IN THE WORD HYPEREMESIS MEANS:

A. SCANT C. VOMITING
B. EXCESSIVE D. EXIT

22. THE STEM "FEBRI" IN THE WORD AFEBRILE MEANS:

A. FEVER C. FAT
B. FUNGUS D. FEELING

23. THE STEM "ENCEPHALO" IN THE WORD ENCEPHALITIS MEANS:

A. BRAIN C. SPINE
B. HEAD D. TOOTH

24. THE STEM "ARTERIO" IN THE WORD ARTERIOSCLEROSIS MEANS:

A. VEIN C. JOINT
B. ARTERY D. CARTILAGE

25. THE STEM "LAPARO" IN THE WORD LAPARATOMY MEANS:

A. ABDOMINAL WALL C. URINARY BLADDER
B. CELL WALL D. STOMACH

11. Oligopnea means ______________breathing.

12. Bradypepsia means ______________digestion.
13. Tachyphasia means ______________speech.
14. A monocyte has ______________cell(s).
15. Asepsia means ______________infection.
16. Hyperalgesia is ______________ sensitivity to pain.
17. Hemifacial means pertaining to______________ one of the face.
18. Polyarthritis means inflammation of ______________joints.
19. Ectogenous is something produced ______________an organism.
20. Pericolic is a word for______________ the colon.
21. A medication administered hypoglossal is placed______________ the tongue.
22. Subaural means______________ the ear.
23. Postcibal means ______________meals.
24. Ectocytic means______________ the cell.
25. An antiseptic is a drug that works infection.
26. Endocranial means ______________the cranium.
27. Retrosternal means ______________the sternum.
28. Ante mortem is ______________death.
29. Preoperative is ______________surgery.
30. An interdental cavity is ______________the teeth.
31. Bilateral means pertaining to ______________side(s).

11. THE PREFIX "SUB" IN THE WORD SUBCUTANEOUS MEANS:

A. OVER C. UNDER
B. RIB D. JOINT

12. THE PREFIX "BRADY" IN THE WORD BRADYCARDIA MEANS:

A. FAST C. LOW
B. SLOW D. FEW

13. THE PREFIX "HYDRO" IN THE WORD HYDROPHOBIA MEANS:

A. AIR C. GAS
B. LIQUID D. WATER

14. THE PREFIX "A" IN THE WORD AFEBRILE MEANS:

A. WITHOUT C. IN
B. WITHIN D. AROUND

15. THE PREFIX "TACHY" IN THE WORD TACHYCARDIA MEANS:

A. LOW C. SLOW
B. FAST D. FEW

16. THE PREFIX "ERYTHRO" IN THE WORD ERYTHROCYTE MEANS:

A. BLUE C. RED
B. WHITE D. BLACK

17. THE PREFIX "AN" IN THE WORD ANESTHESIA MEANS:

A. WITHIN C. IN
B. WITHOUT D. OUT

18. THE PREFIX "OLIGO" IN THE WORD OLIGURIA MEANS:

A. FEW/SCANTY C. SMALL
B. LARGE D. MANY/MUCH

19. THE PREFIX "DEXTRO" IN THE WORD DEXTROCARDIA MEANS:

A. RIGHT C. MIDDLE
B. LEFT D. SIDE

20. THE PREFIX "EM" IN THE WORD EMPYEMA MEANS:

A. BETWEEN C. OUT
B. UNDER D. IN

COLUMN A COLUMN B

1. SCLEROSIS A. INFLAMMATION

2. PTOSIS B. PLASTIC REPAIR

3. TROPHY C. INVOLUNTARY CONTRACTION

4. ITIS D. OPENING/INCISION INTO

5. MEGALY E. HARDENING

6. PLASTY F. TUMOR

7. TOMY G. GROWTH/NOURISHMENT

8. OMA H. DOWNWARD DISPLACEMENT

9. ALGIA I. ENLARGEMENT

10. SPASM J. PAIN/ACHE

COLUMN A COLUMN B
1. Inflammation within the uterus A. Arthrocentesis
2. Removal of both tubes and ovaries B. Hysterectomy
3. Suture repair of a hernia C. Adenectomy
4. Fixation of the testes D. Laparotomy
5. Suture repair of the tongue E. Arthrodesis
6. Removal of a kidney F. Laryngoscope
7. Removal of the stomach G. Otoplasty
8. Artificial opening into the colon H. Gastrectomy
9. Plastic repair of the ear I. Glossorrhaphy
10. Plastic repair of the nose J. Endometritis
11. Instrument used for examination of the K. Tympanoplasty
larynx
12. Plastic operation upon the lip L. Herniorrhaphy
13. Surgical fixation of a joint M. Cholecystectomy
14. Puncture of the thorax N. Colostomy
15. Incision into the abdominal wall O. Bilateral Salpingo-
oophorectomy
16. Plastic repair of the eardrum P. Cheiloplasty
17. Removal of a gland Q. Orchiopexy
18. Removal of the uterus R. Nephrectomy
19. Removal of the gallbladder S. Rhinoplasty
20. Puncture of a joint for removal of fluid T. Thoracentesis
21. Hardening of the arteries A. Hepatosplenomegaly
22. Inflammation of the tongue B. Hypertrophy
23. Downward displacement of the eyelids C. Monocyte
24. Condition of blueness D. Thrombophlebitis
25. Pertaining to the heart and vessels E. Otoscopic
26. Between the ribs F. Lipoma
27. Fear of water G. Polyphagia
28. Condition of fungus of the skin H. Tachycardia
29. Inflammation of the bones and joints I. Bradycardia
30. Fast heart beat J. Anesthesia
31. Slow heart beat K. Hydrophobia
32. Without feeling or sensation L. Arteriosclerosis
33. Pertaining to examination of the ear M. Cardiovascular
34. Inflammation of a vein with a clot N. Blepharoptosis
35. Enlargement of the liver and spleen O. Glossitis
36. Fatty tumor P. Osteoarthritis
37. Excessive growth Q. Cyanosis
38. Red cell R. Intercostal
39. Single or one cell S. Erythrocyte
40. Excessive eating T. Dermatophytosis
41. Suspension of testes A. Hypotension
42. Enlargement of the kidney B. Encephalitis
43. Inflammation of the cornea C. Dentalgia
44. Producing pus D. Cystitis
45. Condition of dead tissue E. Hematuria
46. Softening of the cartilage F. Myalgia
47. Pertaining to the liver G. Hematemesis
48. Vomiting of blood H. Pericarditis
49. Inflammation of the nose I. Necrosis
50. Blood in the urine J. Nephromegaly
51. Inflammation within the heart K. Orchiopexy
52. Resembling a gland L. Keratitis
53. Pain in a muscle M. Pyogenic
54. Low blood pressure N. Hepatic
55. High blood pressure O. Chondromalacia
56. Inflammation of the brain P. Acromegaly
57. Inflammation around the heart Q. Hypertension
58. Tooth ache/pain R. Endocarditis
59. Enlargement of the extremities S. Adenoid
60. Inflammation of the bladder T. Rhinitis
Medical Terminology:

Questions

1) The general meaning of "corpus" is

(A) abdomen
(B) body
(C) chest
(D) head
(E) trunk

2) Which of the following is the term for an abnormally low white blood cell count?

(A) Anemia
(B) Leukemia
(C) Leukocytosis
(D) Leukopenia
(E) Leukoplakia

3) An area of dead myocardial tissue is called

(A) angina pectoris

(B) hypertrophy
(C) an induration
(D) an infarct
(E) stenosis

4) The term "lithiasis" means

(A) constriction of tissue

(B) dissolving
(C) abnormal condition of stones
(D) penetrating a cavity
(E) stretching of tissue

5) Menarche refers to which of the following?

(A) Beginning of menstruation

(B) Development of female characteristics
(C) End of childhood
(D) End of pregnancy
(E) Primary infertility
6) Adipose tissue is made of which of the following?

(A) Fat cells

(B) Lymph nodes
(C) Muscles
(D) Skin
(E) Tendons

7) Which of the following terms refers to the ability to breathe comfortably only when in an
upright position?

(A) Apnea
(B) Dyspnea
(C) Eupnea
(D) Hypercapnia
(E) Orthopnea

8) Which of the following is the term for abnormally large breasts in men?

(A) Gynander
(B) Gynecomania
(C) Gynecomastia
(D) Gynephobia
(E) Gynoplastics

9) Which of the following terms means drainage from the nose?

(A) Rhinolalia
(B) Rhinomycosis
(C) Rhinophyma
(D) Rhinorrhaphy
(E) Rhinorrhea

10) The combining form "cephal/o" refers to the

(A) abdomen
(B) head
(C) neck
(D) ribs
(E) spine

11) The prefix pertaining to fingernail is

(A) odont-
(B) olfact-
(C) omphal-
(D) onco-
(E) onych-

12) Inflammation of a sweat gland is known as

(A) colitis
(B) fasciitis
(C) hidradenitis
(D) pimelitis
(E) rhinitis

13) The prefix meaning outside or outer is

(A) ana-
(B) dia-
(C) epi-
(D) exo-
(E) peri-

14) The prefix "brady-" means

(A) away from

(B) downward
(C) irregular
(D) slow
(E) without

15) The patient's complaint of painful menstrual periods will be documented in the
medical record as

(A) amenorrhea
(B) dysmenorrhea
(C) menorrhagia
(D) menorrhea
(E) metrorrhagia

16) Which of the following suffixes refers to eating?

(A) "phagia"
(B) "phasia"
(C) "phonia"
(D) "plegia"
(E) "praxia"

17) Which of the following terms refers to pain?

(A) Arthralgia
(B) Diplopia
(C) Dysplasia
(D) Hemiplegia
(E) Urticaria

18) Which of the following is the definition for aphagia?

(A) Extreme thirst

(B) Inability to hear
(C) Inability to swallow
(D) Loss of hair
(E) Pain free

19) Which of the following suffixes means "incision into"?

(A) -ectomy
(B) -plasty
(C) -scopy
(D) -stomy
(E) -tomy

20) Which of the following is the CORRECT spelling for the plural of bronchus?

(A) Bronchuses
(B) Bronchii
(C) Bronchi
(D) Bronchae
(E) Broncha

21) Which of the following is the plural form of the medical term that means chest?

(A) Alveoli
(B) Apices
(C) Calyces
(D) Pleurae
(E) Thoraces

22) The notation "subq" indicates an area between

(A) bone and bone marrow
(B) dermis and muscle
(C) fascia and bone
(D) muscle and bone
(E) muscle and vein

23) OS is a standard abbreviation for

(A) both eyes

(B) left eye
(C) right eye
(D) left ear
(E) right ear

24) Instructions to take a medication "pc" means

(A) at bedtime
(B) before meals
(C) after meals
(D) every morning
(E) when needed

25) "K" is the symbol for

(A) barium
(B) calcium
(C) iron
(D) hydrogen
(E) potassium

26. Which of the following is the chemical symbol for iron?

(A) F
(B) Fe
(C) Fr
(D) I
(E) Ir

27) Which of the following is the term for reconstruction of the eardrum?

(A) Myringotomy
(B) Otoplasty
(C) Stapedectomy
(D) Tympanocentesis
(E) Tympanoplasty

28) Colporrhaphy is the repair of the

(A) bladder
(B) intestines
(C) spleen
(D) uterus
(E) vagina

29. Which of the following terms describes surgical fixation of the uterus in a suspended
position?

(A) Hysterectomy
(B) Hysterodesis
(C) Hysteropexy
(D) Hysteroscopy
(E) Hysterotripsy

30) A pyloromyotomy is performed in which of the following body systems?

(A) Cardiovascular
(B) Gastrointestinal
(C) Musculoskeletal
(D) Nervous
(E) Reproductive

31) Which of the following is a surgical procedure in which a pendulous breast is lifted and fixed
to the chest wall?

(A) Mastostomy
(B) Mastotomy
(C) Mastectomy
(D) Mastopexy
(E) Mesopexy

32) Which of the following is an incision made to enlarge the opening of the external urethra?

(A) Cystotomy
(B) Meatotomy
(C) Nephrostomy
(D) Pyelostomy
(E) Ureterotomy
33. Korotkoff sounds are evaluated when

(A) counting the apical heartbeat

(B) determining the blood pressure
(C) performing ultrasonography
(D) counting the respirations
(E) evaluating the pulse

34. Which of the following is a nonsterile procedure?

(A) Amniocentesis
(B) Cystoscopy
(C) Peritoneal dialysis
(D) Proctosigmoidoscopy
(E) Renal biopsy

35) Which of the following is a procedure in which synovial fluid is removed for analysis?

(A) Apheresis
(B) Arthrocentesis
(C) Arthrography
(D) Arthroscopy
(E) Articulation

36) Which of the following procedures is indicated when an abnormal growth is identified on
barium enema x-ray study?

(A) Arthroscopy
(B) Bronchoscopy
(C) Colonoscopy
(D) Cystoscopy
(E) Colposcopy

37) A patient scheduled for echoencephalography will undergo a study of which of the
following?

(A) Abdomen
(B) Brain
(C) Heart
(D) Lungs
(E) Spine

38) Which of the following physicians specializes in treating patients with diseases of the liver?
(A) Hematologist
(B) Hepatologist
(C) Nephrologist
(D) Oncologist
(E) Rheumatologist

39) Which of the following branches of medicine specializes in the study of the musculoskeletal
system?

(A) Gynecology
(B) Nephrology
(C) Orthopedics
(D) Pediatrics
(E) Urology

40) A patient with encephalitis is most likely to be treated by which of the following specialists?

(A) Endocrinologist
(B) Hematologist
(C) Neurologist
(D) Oncologist
(E) Radiologist

41) A cystoscope is an instrument used most commonly by a specialist in

(A) endocrinology
(B) gastroenterology
(C) gynecology
(D) radiology
(E) urology

42) A patient who has hypergonadism, prolactinoma, and hirsutism will most likely be referred to
which of the following specialists?

(A) Immunologist
(B) Pathologist
(C) Rheumatologist
(D) Endocrinologist
(E) Gerontologist

43) Polydipsia, polyuria, good appetite with weight loss, and blurred vision are signs and
symptoms of

(A) diabetes mellitus

(B) gout
(C) hypothyroidism
(D) marasmus
(E) polyposis coli

44) Dysphonia is a common symptom of which of the following conditions?

(A) Iritis
(B) Laryngitis
(C) Pneumonitis
(D) Rhinitis
(E) Stomatitis

45) Which of the following is a malignant tumor of the eye that is known to be hereditary?

(A) Glioblastoma
(B) Neuroblastoma
(C) Osteocarcinoma
(D) Pheochromocytoma
(E) Retinoblastoma

46) Which of the following are round bacteria that grow in pairs?

(A) Streptococci
(B) Diplococci
(C) Bacilli
(D) Spirilla
(E) Staphylococci

47) Which of the following words is MISSPELLED?

(A) Adenopathy
(B) Basaphil
(C) Edematous
(D) Hemopoiesis
(E) Myeloid

48) Which of the following medical terms is spelled CORRECTLY?

(A) Albumine
(B) Hemorrhoid
(C) Larinx
(D) Opthalmology
(E) Prostrate
49) Which of the following spellings is CORRECT?

(A) Abecess
(B) Abces
(C) Abscess
(D) Abscus
(E) Absess

50) Which of the following is the CORRECT spelling for the focusing ability of the eye?

(A) Accomedation
(B) Accommodation
(C) Acomodation
(D) Acommodation
(E) Acommedation