Medical Terminology Quiz

Use the Word Bank to Complete the Definitions An arterial blockage, often caused by a blood clot ____________

Swelling caused by fluid accumulation ________________

A bruise ________________

Not cancerous ______________

A small sample of tissue that’s taken for testing ____________

A cut or scrape that typically isn’t serious ________________

Signifies a condition that begins abruptly and is sometimes severe, but the duration is short ________________

A medical device that uses electric shocks to restore normal heartbeat ______________

Signifies a recurring, persistent condition like heart disease ______________

A tender, fluid-filled pocket that forms in tissue, usually due to infection ______________