Medical Terminology - The Basics - Lesson 1 | Practice and Example Problems

This video provides a series of practice problems based on medical terminology, focusing on breaking down complex terms into simpler components. It covers various medical terms such as neurology, leucocyte, hemophilia, hypoxia, hypercapnia, hepatomegaly, tachypnea, atrophy, bradycardia, gastroenterology, erythrocyte, colitis, hypertension, chromophobia, macrocephaly, transdermal, extrathoracic, intra-abdominal, adrenal, parathyroid, and perinephric. Each term is explained by dissecting its components to understand its meaning, providing a foundational understanding of medical vocabulary.

What does the term 'neurology' refer to?

• The study of the liver

• The study of the nervous system

• The study of the skin

• The study of the heart

What is the meaning of 'leucocyte'?

• Plasma

• Platelet

• White blood cell

• Red blood cell

What condition does 'hemophilia' describe?

• A condition of high blood sugar

• A condition of excessive blood clotting

• A condition of low blood pressure

• A genetic condition involving inappropriate bleeding

What does 'hypercapnia' indicate?

• Low oxygen levels in the blood

• High oxygen levels in the blood

• High carbon dioxide levels in the blood

• Low carbon dioxide levels in the blood

What does 'hepatomegaly' mean?

• Enlarged heart

• Enlarged spleen

• Enlarged liver

• Enlarged kidney

What does 'bradycardia' refer to?

• Rapid heart rate

• Slow heart rate

• Normal heart rate

• Irregular heart rate

What is the study of the gastrointestinal system called?

• Hematology

• Gastroenterology

• Neurology

• Cardiology

What does 'hypertension' mean?

• Variable blood pressure

• Low blood pressure

• High blood pressure

• Normal blood pressure

What does 'chromophobia' mean?

• Fear of colors

• Fear of heights

• Fear of darkness

• Fear of water

What does 'transdermal' mean?

• Across the skin

• Under the skin

• Above the skin

• Inside the skin