Medical Terminology Quiz: Chapter 1 & ABC Abbreviations

The prefix 'bi/o' in biology denotes the concept of life, as in biochemistry, biometrics, etc.

The term cardi/o specifically refers to the heart in medical terminology.

The combining form derm/o, dermat/o specifically relates to the skin. It is commonly used in medical terminology to denote skin-related conditions or structures.

The combining form 'gastr/o' specifically refers to the stomach, as in terms like gastritis (inflammation of the stomach) or gastroenterologist (a doctor specializing in the stomach and intestines). It does not relate to the liver, heart, or kidney.

The term 'gynec/o' is commonly used in medical terminology to refer to women specifically.

The prefix 'onc/o' is commonly used in medical terminology to refer to tumors or cancerous growths.

The combining form 'path/o' specifically refers to disease. This is commonly used in medical terminology to denote a diseased or abnormal condition.

The term 'arthr/o' specifically refers to joints in the body.

The combining form cyt/o specifically refers to cells in medical terminology.

The entero- is a prefix referring to the small intestine in the human body.

In medical terminology, the term 'glyc/o' specifically refers to sugar. This prefix is commonly used when referring to glucose levels or disorders related to sugar metabolism.

The combining form leuk/o specifically refers to the color white, often used in medical terminology to denote white blood cells or other white components in the body.

The correct term 'carcin/o' refers to cancerous growths. The incorrect options have no relevance to the term.

The cerebrum is the largest part of the brain responsible for higher brain functions such as thinking, memory, and voluntary actions.

The term 'cyst/o' specifically refers to the urinary bladder in medical terminology.

The combining form 'erythr/o' is derived from the Greek word for red, which is reflected in its usage in medical terminology to denote red blood cells or red blood color.

The combining form neur/o specifically pertains to nerves in the nervous system.

The combining form encephal/o specifically refers to the brain, not the liver, heart, or stomach. It is important in medical terminology for referring to brain-related conditions and structures.

The combining form hem/o, hemat/o specifically refers to blood in medical terminology.

The term 'hepat/o' refers to the liver, not the heart, kidney, or brain.

The root word 'nephr/o' is specifically related to the kidney.

The combining form oste/o specifically refers to bone. It is commonly used in medical terminology related to bones.

The term 'psych/o' specifically relates to the mind, encompassing cognitive processes, emotions, and consciousness. While the brain plays a role in mental processes, 'psych/o' does not refer to the physical organ itself.

The term aden/o specifically refers to glands in medical terminology.

The medical term 'cephal/o' specifically refers to the head in anatomical terminology.

The combining form electr/o refers to electricity, the other options are related but not the exact meaning of electr/o.

The combining form 'gnos/o' specifically relates to knowledge, while the other options refer to senses such as sight, hearing, and taste.

The term 'ophthalm/o' specifically refers to the eye, making it the correct answer out of the options provided.

The combining form 'lapar/o' specifically refers to the abdomen, not the brain, heart, or knee. Terminology related to the abdomen would include words like laparoscopy or laparotomy.

The term 'crin/o' in medical terminology refers to secretion or the production and release of a substance.