Medical Terminology Test Multiple Choice Quiz

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How well do you know various medical terminologies? Did you know that Dysphagia refers to a difficulty in swallowing? Did you know that Aphasia refers to an impairment of language? Give our online Medical terminology test with multiple choice quiz questions, a shot and enhance your knowledge.

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1.

Hemorrhage
- A.
  
  An excessive amount of blood
- B.
  
  Bleeding, Blood Loss
- C.
  
  Blood in the stool
- D.
  
  Blood in the urine
2.

Hepatitis
- A.
  
  Kidney stones
- B.
  
  Liver damage
- C.
  
  Inflammation of the liver
- D.
  
  Chronic liver disease
3.

Pathology
- A.
  
  The study of the human brain
- B.
  
  The study of bones
- C.
  
  The study of blood
- D.
  
  The study of disease
4.

Hemiplegia
- A.
  
  Paralysis of the legs
- B.
  
  Right-sided paralysis
- C.
  
  Left-sided weakness
- D.
  
  Paralysis of the arms
5.

Tachycardia
- A.
  
  Rapid heart rate
- B.
  
  Slow heart rate
- C.
  
  Irregular heart rate
- D.
  
  Heart murmur
6.

Osteogenic
- A.
  
  Originating in the muscle
- B.
  
  Bone spur
- C.
  
  Originating in the bone
- D.
  
  Fracture of a bone
7.

Dysphagia
- A.
  
  Swelling of the vocal cords
- B.
  
  Difficulty swallowing
- C.
  
  Difficulty speaking
- D.
  
  Impaired speech
8.

Aphasia
- A.
  
  Ability to speak another language
- B.
  
  Absence of saliva
- C.
  
  Speech impairment
- D.
  
  Swallowing problem
9.

Encephalitis
- A.
  
  Inflammation around the head
- B.
  
  Inflammation within the head
- C.
  
  Inflammation around the ear
- D.
  
  Inflammation within the ear
10.

Myalgia
- A.
  
  Heart weakness
- B.
  
  Heart pain
- C.
  
  Muscle weakness
- D.
  
  Muscle pain
11.

Neuropathy
- A.
  
  Nerve disorder
- B.
  
  Leg disorder
- C.
  
  Hand disorder
- D.
  
  Brain disorder
12.

Nephrectomy
- A.
  
  Surgical removal of a nerve
- B.
  
  Surgical repair of a nerve
- C.
  
  Surgical removal of a kidney
- D.
  
  Surgical repair of a kidney
13.

Quadriplegia
- A.
  
  Paralysis of the lower extremities
- B.
  
  Paralysis of 4 quadrants of the body
- C.
  
  Paralysis of the upper extremities
- D.
  
  Weakness of 4 quadrants of the body
14.

Paraparesis
- A.
  
  Weakness of the lower extremities
- B.
  
  Paralysis of the lower extremities
- C.
  
  Paralysis of one side of the body
- D.
  
  Weakness of one side of the body
15.

Atherosclerosis
- A.
  
  Hardening of the veins
- B.
  
  Swelling within the head
- C.
  
  Inflammation of the joints
- D.
  
  Hardening of the arteries
16.

Spondylosis
- A.
  
  A condition of the spine
- B.
  
  A condition of the nerves
- C.
  
  Narrowing of the spine
- D.
  
  Narrowing of the vertebral column
17.

Apnea
- A.
  
  Breathing
- B.
  
  Speech disorder
- C.
  
  Suspension of breathing
- D.
  
  Inability to speak
18.

Vascular System
- A.
  
  Nerves
- B.
  
  Blood Vessels
- C.
  
  Brain
- D.
  
  Heart
19.

Cardiomegaly
- A.
  
  Heart attack
- B.
  
  Heart disease
- C.
  
  Originating in the heart
- D.
  
  Enlarged heart
20.

Intercostal muscles
- A.
  
  Muscles between the spine
- B.
  
  Muscles between the ribs
- C.
  
  Muscles around the ribs
- D.
  
  Muscles inside the stomach