Word Building For Medical Terminology
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Disease + Gland
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Adrenaline
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Adrenopathy
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Neurology
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This quiz focuses on medical terminology, assessing knowledge on terms related to diseases, body functions, and medical procedures. It is designed for learners looking to understand or reinforce their understanding of medical language, crucial for healthcare professionals.
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Stomach pain
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Gastralgia
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Gastropathy
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Gastrostomy
Correct Answer
A. GastralgiaExplanation
Gastralgia is the correct answer because it specifically refers to stomach pain. The term "gastralgia" is derived from the Greek words "gastro" meaning stomach and "algos" meaning pain. It is a medical term used to describe the condition of experiencing pain or discomfort in the stomach. Gastropathy refers to any disease or disorder of the stomach, while gastrostomy is a surgical procedure involving the creation of an opening in the stomach for feeding or drainage purposes.Rate this question:
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Gynecology is the study of females
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Gynecology is a medical specialty that focuses on the health of the female reproductive system, including the diagnosis and treatment of various conditions and diseases. It involves the study of female anatomy, physiology, and reproductive health. Therefore, it is accurate to say that gynecology is the study of females.Rate this question:
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Nephrectomy is the surgical removal of the kidney
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The statement is true because nephrectomy is indeed the surgical procedure performed to remove a kidney. This procedure may be necessary due to various reasons such as kidney disease, kidney cancer, or organ donation. During a nephrectomy, the entire kidney or a portion of it is removed, depending on the specific condition and the extent of the problem. It is a major surgical procedure that requires careful planning and consideration of the patient's overall health and well-being.Rate this question:
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Inflammation of the skin + dermatitis?
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Inflammation of the skin, also known as dermatitis, is a true statement. Dermatitis refers to the inflammation of the skin caused by various factors such as allergies, irritants, or infections. Therefore, the statement "inflammation of the skin + dermatitis" is true.Rate this question:
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Inflammation of the nose
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Rhinitis
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Rhinoplasty
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Rhinopexy
Correct Answer
A. RhinitisExplanation
Rhinitis refers to the inflammation of the nose, which can be caused by various factors such as allergies, infections, or irritants. This condition is characterized by symptoms like a runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, itching, and nasal congestion. Rhinoplasty, on the other hand, is a surgical procedure to reshape or reconstruct the nose, while rhinopexy is a term that is not commonly used in medical practice. Therefore, the correct answer for inflammation of the nose is rhinitis.Rate this question:
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Adreno + -ectomy
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Andrenitis
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Andrenopexy
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Adrenalectomy
Correct Answer
A. AdrenalectomyExplanation
The given word parts "adreno" and "-ectomy" can be combined to form the word "adrenalectomy". "Adreno" refers to the adrenal glands, and "-ectomy" means surgical removal. Therefore, "adrenalectomy" refers to the surgical removal of the adrenal glands.Rate this question:
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Cutting into the stomach- gastro + -otomy
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Gastrostomy
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Gastroplasty
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Gastrinitis
Correct Answer
A. GastrostomyExplanation
The word "gastro" refers to the stomach, and "-otomy" means cutting into. Therefore, "gastrostomy" is the correct answer because it means the surgical creation of an opening into the stomach. "Gastroplasty" refers to a surgical procedure to reshape the stomach, and "gastritis" refers to inflammation of the stomach lining.Rate this question:
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Nephro + -orrhapy
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Not sure
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Not sure
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Not sure
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A. Not sure
A. Not sure
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Nephro + -ectomy
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Nephrectomy
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Nephrepexy
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Nephritis
Correct Answer
A. NephrectomyExplanation
The word "nephro" refers to the kidney, and "-ectomy" is a suffix meaning surgical removal. Therefore, "nephrectomy" is the correct answer as it means the surgical removal of a kidney. The other options, "nephrepexy" and "nephritis," do not accurately describe the surgical removal of a kidney.Rate this question:
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Dermato + plasty
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Dermititis
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Dermatoplasty
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Dermatopexy
Correct Answer
A. DermatoplastyExplanation
The word "dermatoplasty" is derived from "dermato" which means skin and "plasty" which means surgical repair or reconstruction. Dermatoplasty refers to a surgical procedure that involves the reconstruction or repair of the skin. Therefore, among the given options, "dermatoplasty" is the correct term that matches the meaning of the word parts "dermato" and "plasty".Rate this question:
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Rhino+plasty
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Rhinoplasty
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Rhinitis
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Rhinosaur
Correct Answer
A. RhinoplastyExplanation
The correct answer is "rhinoplasty" because it is the only word that makes sense in the context of the given options. "Rhinoplasty" refers to a surgical procedure to reshape or reconstruct the nose, which is related to the term "rhino" meaning nose. The other options, "rhinitis" and "rhinosaur," do not relate to surgical procedures on the nose. Therefore, "rhinoplasty" is the most appropriate answer.Rate this question:
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