Lesson 1, Part 1 - Common Root Terms

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1. Adeno / sweaty Dino.

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The term 'adeno' refers to a gland, and 'sweaty Dino' is a creative way of hinting at 'adenoma' which is a tumor of the gland.

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Explore the foundation of language in 'Lesson 1, Part 1 - Common Root Terms'. This quiz assesses your understanding of linguistic roots, enhancing vocabulary and comprehension skills, crucial... see morefor academic and professional success. see less

2. What is calculi in medical terms?

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Calcui in medical terms refers to stone formation. Calculosis (stones) can form in various parts of the body such as the kidneys or gallbladder.

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3. What is the term for a water cyst or tumor?

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Hydrocele refers to a collection of fluid around the testicle, while the incorrect answers have no association with water cysts or tumors.

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4. Cyto / cell, jail cell, the hole, site, hole

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In this question, 'cyto' refers to cells, and the correct answer is 'cell' which is related to cytology, the study of cells. The incorrect answers divert from the intended meaning of 'cell' in this context.

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5. What does 'glyco' refer to in the context of glycosuria?

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In the context of glycosuria, 'glyco' refers to the presence of sugar or sweetness.

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6. What is the relationship between homeo, homo, and home?

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The prefix 'homeo, homo, and home' all imply a sense of similarity, sameness, or likeness, as seen in the concept of homeostasis which refers to maintaining a stable, constant internal environment.

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7. What does the word 'lingua' refer to? /n A. tongue /n B. eat /n C. pasta /n D. linguini

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The correct answer is A. 'lingua' refers to the body part 'tongue'. Lingua is the Latin word for tongue, and as seen in the term linguiform which means tongue-shaped.

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8. What passes through your lips?

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The correct answer is fat lipoma (fat tumor), which is a benign tumor made up of adipose tissue. Liposuction is a cosmetic surgical procedure to remove fat from specific areas of the body. Fatback is a type of pork fat used in cooking. Lip synching is the act of moving one's lips to a pre-recorded or live audio track.

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9. What term is described as speaking with stones in your mouth, lisp, lith?

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The term described in the question is lithotripsy, which refers to the medical procedure used to dissolve stones in the body.

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10. What is the medical term for falling hair, sharp cut, arrow, or mad arrow?

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Madarosis specifically refers to the loss of eyelashes or eyebrows, not general hair loss (alopecia), compulsive hair pulling (trichotillomania), or excessive hair growth (hypertrichosis).

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11. Psych / mind, circuit, cycle

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The correct answer associates 'psych' with 'mind' as 'psych' refers to the study of psychology and mental processes. The incorrect answers incorrectly pair 'psych' with 'circuit,' 'cycle,' and 'mind' in contexts unrelated to psychology and mental processes.

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12. Pyo / yellow ooze, yellow, lemon, lemon pie, pie, pyo

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The correct answer is 'pus pyogenic (pus producing)' because the sequence of words leads to the definition of 'pus' and 'pyogenic'. 'Pus' is a yellow ooze, while 'pyogenic' means pus-producing.

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13. Radi / sunshine

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The correct answer combines 'rays' and 'radiology', referring to the study of rays.

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Adeno / sweaty Dino.
What is calculi in medical terms?
What is the term for a water cyst or tumor?
Cyto / cell, jail cell, the hole, site, hole
What does 'glyco' refer to in the context of glycosuria?
What is the relationship between homeo, homo, and home?
What does the word 'lingua' refer to? /n A. tongue /n B. eat /n C....
What passes through your lips?
What term is described as speaking with stones in your mouth, lisp,...
What is the medical term for falling hair, sharp cut, arrow, or mad...
Psych / mind, circuit, cycle
Pyo / yellow ooze, yellow, lemon, lemon pie, pie, pyo
Radi / sunshine
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