Question 1

A suffix meaning "resection" is:
A) -tomy
B) -plasty
C) -ectomy
D) -stomy
E) -therapy

Accepted Answer

The suffix "-ectomy" means "resection" and is commonly used in surgical terminology.

Question 2

A myocardial infarction is a(n):
A) stroke
B) heart attack
C) disease of the brain
D) enlargement of the liver
E) inflammation of a joint

Accepted Answer

A myocardial infarction is commonly known as a heart attack, where there is a blockage in the blood supply to the heart muscle, leading to damage or death of the heart tissue.

Question 3

Disease of heart muscle is called:
A) myopathy
B) arthropathy
C) cardiomyopathy
D) nephropathy
E) encephalopathy

Accepted Answer

The term "cardiomyopathy" refers specifically to diseases of the heart muscle, which can cause the heart to become weak, stiff, or enlarged, and can lead to heart failure, arrhythmias, and other complications. Myopathy refers to any disease of skeletal muscle, while arthropathy refers to joint diseases. Nephropathy refers to kidney disease, and encephalopathy refers to brain disease.

Question 4

The windpipe is called the:
A) larynx
B) pharynx
C) esophagus
D) trachea
E) colon

Accepted Answer

The windpipe is specifically the trachea, which is responsible for airway transport to and from the lungs. The larynx, pharynx, esophagus, and colon are separate structures with their own functions.

Question 5

A cancerous tumor of glandular (epithelial)cells is called a(n):
A) leukemia
B) adenopathy
C) adenoma
D) adenocarcinoma
E) sarcoma

Accepted Answer

Adenocarcinoma is a cancerous tumor of glandular epithelial cells, which can occur in various organs such as the colon, lung, breast, and prostate. Leukemia is a cancer of blood-forming tissues, adenopathy refers to swollen lymph nodes, adenoma is a benign tumor of epithelial cells, and sarcoma is a cancer of connective tissues.

Question 6

The suffix -osis means :
A) inflammation
B) tumor
C) pain
D) abnormal condition
E) visual examination

Accepted Answer

The suffix -osis typically indicates an abnormal condition, such as osteoporosis (abnormal loss of bone density) or thrombosis (abnormal formation of blood clots). It does not indicate inflammation (suffix -itis), tumor (suffix -oma), pain (suffix -algia), or visual examination (suffix -scopy or -gram).

Question 7

Ear pain is called:
A) otitis
B) rhinalgia
C) myalgia
D) arthritis
E) otalgia

Accepted Answer

Otalgia specifically refers to pain in the ear. Otitis refers to inflammation of the ear, which may or may not be accompanied by pain. Rhinalgia refers to pain in the nose, while myalgia refers to pain in muscles. Arthritis refers to joint inflammation and pain.

Question 8

Discharge of blood during the menstrual period is called:
A) hemorrhage
B) menorrhea
C) rhinorrhea
D) anemia
E) hematuria

Accepted Answer

Menorrhea is the medical term for the discharge of blood during the menstrual period. Hemorrhage refers to excessive bleeding, rhinorrhea is discharge from the nose, anemia is a condition of low red blood cell count, and hematuria is the presence of blood in urine.

Question 9

Renal failure leads to an abnormal blood condition called:
A) vasculitis
B) leukemia
C) menorrhagia
D) thrombosis
E) uremia

Accepted Answer

Renal failure results in the accumulation of toxins and waste products in the blood, leading to a condition called uremia. This can cause a variety of symptoms, such as fatigue, confusion, and even seizures.

Question 10

A term meaning "pertaining to the groin" is:
A) inguinal
B) renal
C) pelvic
D) peritoneal
E) cervical

Accepted Answer

The term "inguinal" means pertaining to the groin.

Question 11

A condition in which blood is held back from an organ is:
A) ischemia
B) uremia
C) hematuria
D) leukemia
E) menorrhea

Accepted Answer

Ischemia is the condition in which blood is held back from an organ, typically due to a blockage or constriction in the blood vessels supplying the organ. Uremia is a condition in which toxic substances accumulate in the blood due to kidney failure. Hematuria is the presence of blood in urine, typically due to an injury or infection in the urinary tract. Leukemia is a cancer of the blood and bone marrow. Menorrhea is the normal discharge of blood and other materials during menstruation.

Question 12

A condition that lasts for a long time is called:
A) acute
B) septic
C) lateral
D) coccygeal
E) chronic

Accepted Answer

Chronic means lasting for a long time, as opposed to acute which refers to a sudden and short-term condition. Septic refers to an infection, lateral refers to the side of the body, and coccygeal refers to the coccyx (tailbone) region. Therefore, the best answer is E - chronic.

Question 13

Blood infection is called:
A) anemia
B) septicemia
C) meningitis
D) hematoma
E) hemorrhage

Accepted Answer

Blood infection is commonly referred to as septicemia. Anemia is a condition where the blood has a decreased amount of red blood cells. Meningitis is an infection of the brain and spinal cord fluid. Hematoma is a collection of blood outside of a blood vessel. Hemorrhage is heavy bleeding.

Question 14

A benign tumor of muscle is a(n):
A) adenoma
B) adenocarcinoma
C) myoma
D) myosarcoma
E) myocardial infarction

Accepted Answer

A benign tumor of muscle is called a myoma. Adenoma is a benign tumor of glandular tissue, adenocarcinoma is a malignant tumor of glandular tissue, myosarcoma is a malignant tumor of muscle, and myocardial infarction is a medical emergency caused by blockage of blood flow to the heart muscle.

Question 15

Removal of a fallopian tube is called:
A) hysterotomy
B) prostatectomy
C) thoracocentesis
D) salpingectomy
E) oophorectomy

Accepted Answer

The term for the removal of a fallopian tube is salpingectomy. Hysterotomy refers to a surgical incision of the uterus, prostatectomy is the removal of the prostate gland, thoracocentesis is the insertion of a needle into the chest to remove fluid or air, and oophorectomy is the removal of an ovary.

Question 16

Inflammation of the membranes around the brain and spinal cord is called:
A) neuritis
B) encephalitis
C) pleuritis
D) meningitis
E) peritonitis

Accepted Answer

Meningitis is an inflammation of the membranes (meninges) that surround the brain and spinal cord.

Question 17

A condition of blood in the urine is called:
A) uremia
B) menorrhagia
C) hematuria
D) hematology
E) ischemia

Accepted Answer

Hematuria is the medical term for blood in the urine. Uremia is a condition caused by kidney failure, menorrhagia is abnormally heavy periods in women, hematology is the study of blood, and ischemia is a lack of blood flow to a specific area of the body.

Question 18

Surgical puncture to remove fluid from the sac around the fetus is called:
A) arthrocentesis
B) arteriosclerosis
C) hysterectomy
D) laparotomy
E) amniocentesis

Accepted Answer

The surgical puncture to remove fluid from the sac around the fetus is called amniocentesis. Arthrocentesis is the surgical puncture to remove fluid from a joint space, arteriosclerosis is a disease of the arteries characterized by the deposition of plaques of fatty material on their inner walls, hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus, and laparotomy is a surgical procedure involving a large incision into the abdominal cavity.

Question 19

Enlargement of the liver is called:
A) hepatomegaly
B) nephritis
C) hepatitis
D) cardiomegaly
E) splenomegaly

Accepted Answer

Enlargement of the liver is called hepatomegaly.

Question 20

A word part meaning a "condition of hardening" is:
A) -centesis
B) -lysis
C) -pathy
D) -plasty
E) -sclerosis

Accepted Answer

The word part "-sclerosis" means a condition of hardening, as seen in medical terms such as "arteriosclerosis" (hardening of the arteries) and "multiple sclerosis" (a neurological condition characterized by hardened tissue in the brain and spinal cord).

Quiz 3: Suffixes

A suffix meaning "resection" is:

A myocardial infarction is a(n) :

Disease of heart muscle is called:

The windpipe is called the:

A cancerous tumor of glandular (epithelial) cells is called a(n) :

The suffix -osis means :

Ear pain is called:

Discharge of blood during the menstrual period is called:

Renal failure leads to an abnormal blood condition called:

A term meaning "pertaining to the groin" is:

A condition in which blood is held back from an organ is:

A condition that lasts for a long time is called:

Blood infection is called:

A benign tumor of muscle is a(n) :

Removal of a fallopian tube is called:

Inflammation of the membranes around the brain and spinal cord is called:

A condition of blood in the urine is called:

Surgical puncture to remove fluid from the sac around the fetus is called:

Enlargement of the liver is called:

A word part meaning a "condition of hardening" is: