Medical Terminology Quiz

What does the term "idiopathic" refer to?

• A disease with a known cause

• A disease with an unknown cause

• A disease caused by bacteria

• A disease caused by viruses

What does "nosocomial" mean?

• Originating in the community

• Originating in a hospital

• Originating in a laboratory

• Originating in a school

The prefix "pulmon/o" is related to which organ?

• Heart

• Liver

• Lungs

• Kidneys

What does the root "my/o" refer to?

• Bone

• Muscle

• Skin

• Nerve

The term "cervic/o" is associated with which part of the body?

• Neck

• Arm

• Leg

• Stomach

What does the suffix "-asthenia" indicate?

• Strength

• Weakness

• Growth

• Inflammation

The suffix "-osis" typically refers to what?

• Inflammation

• Condition or disease

• Surgical removal

• Study of

What does the suffix "-thion" refer to?

• A type of cell

• A type of tissue

• A type of chemical compound

• A type of organ

The suffix "-malacia" indicates what condition?

• Hardening

• Softening

• Swelling

• Infection

What does the suffix "-megaly" mean?

• Enlargement

• Reduction

• Infection

• Pain