Medical Terminology (MED103) – 30 Verified Q&A on Endocrine, Cardiovascular, and Diagnostic Terms

This document contains 30 verified questions and answers for Module 3 of the course Medical Terminology (MED103) at the University of Health Sciences, designed for the 2025/2026 academic year. The content focuses on essential medical terms related to the endocrine system, cardiovascular conditions, blood disorders, musculoskeletal and nervous system terms, and diagnostic and surgical procedures. Students will find accurate definitions for key clinical concepts such as acromegaly, anemia, angioplasty, biopsy, ischemia, metastasis, myalgia, and thrombocytopenia. The glossary also includes procedural terminology such as thoracentesis, tracheostomy, and mastectomy, as well as pathology-related terms like osteomalacia, myeloma, and splenomegaly. Each entry is concisely explained in an exam-ready format, making the document a highly effective tool for memorization, revision, and exam preparation. The structure ensures fast navigation and clarity for both independent study and group review. Who is this for? This document is suitable for students in: Medicine, nursing, allied health, physiotherapy, paramedic science, and biomedical sciences Pre-med, anatomy & physiology, and clinical terminology programs Courses that involve diagnostic methods, clinical pathology, or system-based medical vocabulary It serves as both a high-yield study guide and a glossary aligned with introductory and intermediate-level medical science curricula. Keywords: acromegaly, anemia, angioplasty, angiography, arteriosclerosis, biopsy, hypertrophy, hemolysis, hemostasis, ischemia, leukocytosis, mastectomy, metastasis, morphology, myalgia, myeloma, necrosis, nephrologist, neuralgia, osteomalacia, peritoneal, splenomegaly, tracheostomy, thoracentesis, thrombocytopenia, chronic, axillary, blepharoptosis, cardiomyopathy, laparoscopy