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Quiz about Medical Terminology AZ Part 2

Medical Terminology A-Z (Part 2) Quiz

This Quiz is Part 2 in a series of 3. I have selected some medical terms, given the definitions, and you choose the correct term. Feedback/comments are welcome!

A multiple-choice quiz by blusuzyq. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
blusuzyq

Time
4 mins

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Multiple Choice

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262,725

Updated
Jul 23 22

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Question 1 of 10

1. A medical term describing the chewing of food and mixing it with saliva. Hint

Inviscation

Ixodides

Inspersion

Ileostomy

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Question 2 of 10

2. Barbara had a deep _______ between her eyebrows after reading the question. Hint

Jugular

Jactatio

Jugum

Jelly

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Question 3 of 10

3. The man had a thick scar known as a ____.
Hint

Ketone

Kakotrophy

Keloid

Kinetosis

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Question 4 of 10

4. The baby's ________ were reddened from a diaper rash. Hint

Labia

Lipsis

Lamina

Lycorexia

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Question 5 of 10

5. Eating fruit from the __________ tree will poison you. Hint

Mesoropter

Myxoid

Multifid

Manchineel

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of these is a cancer usually caused by asbestos? Hint

Melanoma

Mesothelioma

Myeloma

Menigioma

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Question 7 of 10

7. The boy needed a _____ for his asthma. Hint

Natant

Nebulizer

Nematode

Nyctalgia

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Question 8 of 10

8. Every time Amber gets around horses her _____ flares up and she can not breathe. Hint

Ozena

Omophalic

Oncothlipsis

Oxygeusia

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Question 9 of 10

9. Taking Tums or Rolaids can prevent _______ after a spicy meal. Hint

Pyrosis

Prosopotocia

Pachynsis

Pododynia

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Question 10 of 10

10. The medical record read 'mumps: inflammation of the ______ gland'. Hint

Phlogistic

Parotid

Paramimia

Papillate

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. A medical term describing the chewing of food and mixing it with saliva.

Answer: Inviscation

Inspersion - to sprinkle with powder or liquid.
Ixodides - ticks.
Ileostomy - an opening into the ileum (part of the small intestine).
Inviscation - the mixing of food with saliva in the mouth.

2. Barbara had a deep _______ between her eyebrows after reading the question.

Answer: Jugum

Jactatio - restless tossing of the head and body during illness.
Jelly - a thick, gel-like mass or substance.
Jugalar - relating to the veins of the neck.
Jugum - a deep furrow between two points.

3. The man had a thick scar known as a ____.

Answer: Keloid

Keloid - irregular scar tissue at a wound site.
Kakotrophy - a form of malnutrition.
Kinetosis - any disorder or condition caused by motion.
Ketone - produced by the body when insulin is lacking.

4. The baby's ________ were reddened from a diaper rash.

Answer: Labia

Lamina - Any thin, flat layer or membrane.
Lipsis - ending or stopping.
Lycorexia - an insatiable appetite.
Laba - any structure that is lip-shaped or looks like lips.

5. Eating fruit from the __________ tree will poison you.

Answer: Manchineel

Manchineel - this tropical tree is native to America and has poisonous sap and fruit.
Mesoropter - normal eye position when the eye muscles are at rest.
Myxoid - resembling mucus.
Multifid - divided into many sections.

6. Which of these is a cancer usually caused by asbestos?

Answer: Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma - malignant cancer of (usually) pleura.
Melanoma - malignant skin cancer.
Myeloma - cancer of plasma.
Meningioma - tumors in meninges, often benign.

7. The boy needed a _____ for his asthma.

Answer: Nebulizer

Nebulizer - turning medication into a spray.
Natant - floating or swimming.
Nematode - a roundworm or threadworm (intestinal parasites.)
Nyctalgia - pain occurring at night.

8. Every time Amber gets around horses her _____ flares up and she can not breathe.

Answer: Ozena

Oncothlipsis - pressure caused by a tumor.
Omophalic - pertaining to or concerning the umbilicus.
Oxygeusia - an abnormally keen sense of taste.
Ozena- A disease of the nose that causes shrinking of the nasal passages and mucous membranes. Crusting, discharge, and a very offensive odor are present.

9. Taking Tums or Rolaids can prevent _______ after a spicy meal.

Answer: Pyrosis

Pachynsis - thickening, especially due to disease.
Prosopotocia - presentation of the face first in childbirth.
Pododynia - pain in the foot.
Pyrosis - heartburn.

10. The medical record read 'mumps: inflammation of the ______ gland'.

Answer: Parotid

Phlogistic - ability to induce inflammation.
Paramimia - the use of hand gestures that are inappropriate or opposite of the words spoken.
Papillate - having nipple-like growths on the surface.
Parotid - one of the main salivary glands.

Source: Author blusuzyq

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