Medical Abbreviations, Medical Elements, Medical Terminology Building

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1. Bi means

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also means double

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Medical Abbreviations, Medical Elements, Medical Terminology Building - Quiz

This quiz is designed to test your knowledge of medical terminology and abbreviations. It is designed to emphasis your strengths and weaknesses in areas of spelling, building, and defining medical words.

2. Cardi

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The given options are cardi, lung, heart, skin, and hair. The correct answer is heart. The options are related to different organs of the body. The heart is a vital organ responsible for pumping blood throughout the body. It plays a crucial role in maintaining circulation and supplying oxygen and nutrients to various tissues and organs.

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3. Anti means

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The term "anti" is commonly used as a prefix to indicate opposition or resistance towards something. It implies being against or contrary to a particular idea, belief, or action. In this context, "anti" means against, indicating a stance of opposition or disagreement.

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4. Arthr means

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greek meaning a joint a limb

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5. Bio means

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The term "bio" is derived from the Greek word "bios," which means "life." It is commonly used as a prefix in various scientific terms related to living organisms or biological processes. Therefore, "bio" refers to life and is associated with the study or understanding of living things.

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6. -al means

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The suffix "-al" is commonly used to form adjectives that describe a characteristic or quality of something. In this case, "-al" is added to the root word to create an adjective that means "pertaining to." Therefore, the correct answer is "pertaining to."

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7. The medical element "algia" means

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The medical element "algia" refers to pain. This is commonly used in medical terminology to indicate a condition or symptom involving pain. For example, words like neuralgia (nerve pain) or arthralgia (joint pain) are derived from this element. Therefore, "algia" is associated with the sensation of pain in medical terms.

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8. Brady

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The word "slow" is the correct answer because it is the opposite of "rapid" and "brady," which both imply speed or quickness. Additionally, "slow" is unrelated to the other words in the list, as "loose," "sac," and "brady" do not have any clear connections.

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9. Cephal means

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The term "cephal" is derived from the Greek word "kephalē" which means "head". Therefore, "cephal" refers to or is related to the head.

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10. Chole means

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The word "chole" refers to bile. Bile is a bitter, yellowish-green fluid that is produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder. It aids in the digestion and absorption of fats in the small intestine.

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11. Angio means

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The term "angio" is derived from the Greek word "angeion" which means "vessel." In the medical field, "angio" is commonly used as a prefix to refer to blood vessels. Therefore, the correct answer is "blood vessel."

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12. Blephar means

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The word "blephar" is derived from the Greek word "blepharon" which means "eyelid". Therefore, the correct answer is "eye lid".

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13. Brachy means

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short little shallow

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14. The medical element ''acro-"means

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greek for highest or farthest point

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15. Centesis means

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Centesis refers to a medical procedure that involves puncturing a body cavity or organ with a needle or trocar. This procedure is commonly performed to drain fluid or to obtain a sample for diagnostic purposes. The term "puncture" accurately describes the action of inserting a sharp object into a body cavity or organ, making it the correct answer in this context. Surgery, aspiration, and acupuncture are not directly related to the act of puncturing a body cavity or organ.

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16. Chole cyst means

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The term "chole cyst" refers to the gall bladder. The word "chole" is derived from the Greek word for bile, which is produced by the liver and stored in the gall bladder. The suffix "cyst" refers to a sac or pouch-like structure, indicating that the gall bladder is a small, sac-like organ that stores and concentrates bile. Therefore, "gall bladder" is the correct answer.

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17. Blast means

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germ/bud

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Bi means
Cardi
Anti means
Arthr means
Bio means
-al means
The medical element "algia" means
Brady
Cephal means
Chole means
Angio means
Blephar means
Brachy means
The medical element ''acro-"means
Centesis means
Chole cyst means
Blast means
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