(Portage) BIOD103 Medical Terminology Final Exam Guide

BIOD103



Medical Terminology




FINAL EXAM GUIDE




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,1. Which term describes the surgical removal of a gland?
A. Adenectomy
B. Adenotomy
C. Adenitis
D. Adenalgia
Correct Answer: A. Adenectomy
Rationale: The suffix '-ectomy' means surgical removal, and 'aden'
refers to a gland.


2. The prefix 'brady-' in medical terminology denotes what kind of
speed?
A. Fast
B. Slow
C. Normal
D. Variable
Correct Answer: B. Slow
Rationale: 'Brady-' is a prefix used in medical terms to indicate
slowness, as in bradycardia (slow heart rate).



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,3. What does the root word 'nephro' refer to?
A. Muscle
B. Kidney
C. Bone
D. Nerve
Correct Answer: B. Kidney
Rationale: 'Nephro' is the root word for kidney, used in terms
like nephrology, the study of kidney function.


4. 'Hepatomegaly' is the enlargement of which organ?
A. Heart
B. Liver
C. Stomach
D. Spleen
Correct Answer: B. Liver
Rationale: 'Hepato' refers to the liver, and 'megaly' indicates
enlargement.


5. What is the meaning of the suffix '-stasis'?
A. Creation
B. Movement
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, C. Standing still
D. Reduction
Correct Answer: C. Standing still
Rationale: '-Stasis' refers to a stoppage or a stable state, as in
homeostasis.


6. 'Dermatitis' refers to inflammation of what?
A. Intestines
B. Skin
C. Brain
D. Joints
Correct Answer: B. Skin
Rationale: 'Derm' refers to skin, and '-itis' denotes inflammation.


7. Which term means pain in the ear?
A. Otalgia
B. Otitis
C. Otorrhea
D. Otoscope
Correct Answer: A. Otalgia

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