Mastering Medical Color Terminology Quiz

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1. What does the combining form alb/o,albin/o mean?

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The combining form alb/o,albin/o specifically refers to the color white in medical terminology.

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Explore the exciting world of medical color terminology with this focused flashcard set. Enhance your understanding of how colors relate to medical conditions and treatments, improving your diagnostic and communication skills in a medical setting.

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2. What color is associated with the combining form 'cyan/o'?

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The combining form 'cyan/o' is derived from the Greek word for 'blue', hence its association with the color blue.

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3. What does the combining form leuk/o mean?

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The combining form leuk/o is derived from the Greek word 'leukos' which means white. It is commonly used in medical terminology to refer to white blood cells or white blood cell related conditions.

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4. What does the combining form melan/o mean?

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The combining form melan/o specifically refers to the color black in medical terminology.

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5. What color is purpur/i?

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The word 'purpur/i' translates to 'purple' in English, making it the correct answer. Red, blue, and green are different colors and do not match the translation of the given word.

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6. What does 'rhod/o' mean?

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The term 'rhod/o' is a combining form that refers to the color red or rosy in medical terminology.

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7. Rubr/o, rubr/i

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The correct answer is 'red' as 'rubr/o' and 'rubr/i' refer to red color in medical terminology.

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8. What does the combining form 'chlor/o' refer to?

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The combining form 'chlor/o' specifically refers to the color green. It is commonly used in medical terminology to indicate green color or things related to green.

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9. What does the term cirrh/o refer to?

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The term cirrh/o specifically refers to the color orange-yellow. It is often used in medical terminology to describe color variations in certain conditions or organs.

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10. What color is associated with the combining form 'flav/o'?

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The combining form 'flav/o' relates to the color yellow, as seen in words like 'flavonoid' which refers to yellow pigments found in plants.

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11. What does the combining form jaund/o mean?

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The combining form jaund/o specifically refers to the color yellow, often used in medical terminology to denote conditions related to yellow discoloration of the skin and eyes.

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12. What color is represented by the term poli/o?

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The term poli/o specifically refers to the color gray in medical terminology.

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13. Eosin/o

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The correct answer 'red, rosy, dawn' is the meaning of the combining form 'eosin/o', which is commonly used in medical terminology.

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14. What does the combining form erythr/o mean?

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The combining form erythr/o is commonly used in medical terminology to refer to the color red.

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15. What is the meaning of the combining form 'glauc/o'?

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The combining form 'glauc/o' specifically refers to the colors gray or bluish-green, making the correct answer option. The incorrect answers provided are colors that do not align with the meaning of 'glauc/o'.

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16. What does the combining form xanth/o mean?

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The combining form xanth/o is often used to refer to the color yellow in medical terminology.

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17. What is the meaning of the combining form fusc/o?

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The combining form fusc/o pertains to the color dark brown. It is commonly used in medical terminology to describe various shades of brown in a clinical context.

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18. What color is associated with the term lute/o?

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In medical terminology, the term lute/o specifically refers to the color yellow. It is important to understand these color associations for accurate interpretation of medical terminology.

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19. What does the term 'tephr/o' refer to in medical terminology?

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In medical terminology, the term 'tephr/o' specifically refers to gray(ashen) coloration.

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What does the combining form alb/o,albin/o mean?
What color is associated with the combining form 'cyan/o'?
What does the combining form leuk/o mean?
What does the combining form melan/o mean?
What color is purpur/i?
What does 'rhod/o' mean?
Rubr/o, rubr/i
What does the combining form 'chlor/o' refer to?
What does the term cirrh/o refer to?
What color is associated with the combining form 'flav/o'?
What does the combining form jaund/o mean?
What color is represented by the term poli/o?
Eosin/o
What does the combining form erythr/o mean?
What is the meaning of the combining form 'glauc/o'?
What does the combining form xanth/o mean?
What is the meaning of the combining form fusc/o?
What color is associated with the term lute/o?
What does the term 'tephr/o' refer to in medical terminology?
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