SkillsUSA Medical Terminology Practice Test

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• Stationary blood clot.
• Which term means abnormal accumulation of serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity?
• Which term means inflammation of a joint, usually caused by normal wear and tear?
• What is the surgical removal of all or part of a lung called?
• The structures that produce, store, and remove tears are collectively known as the?
• What term means an acquired flexion deformity of the interphalangeal joint?
• Which term denotes color blindness?
• Which term pertains to diseases of the heart muscle?
• Which chronic condition causes elbow pain due to excessive forearm motions such as pronation and supination?
• Which condition describes abnormal nerve compression in the wrist area?
• In the retina, receives images that have passed through the lens of the eye?
• Which term refers to objective evidence of disease such as fever?
• Which term refers to the group of irregular bones extending the length of the body's axis, also known as the spinal column?
• Absence of oxygen is called what?
• Which term means 'pertaining to the lining of an artery'?
• What root means 'bone'?
• The structure that collects tears before they drain into the nasolacrimal duct is the?
• Which genetic disorder causes abnormal hemoglobin resulting in sickle-shaped red blood cells?
• Which term describes a swayback curvature of the lower spine?
• Replacement of a diseased kidney with one that is supplied by a compatible donor.
• Which term describes abnormal condition caused by a decrease in bone density?
• Tears, which maintain moisture on the anterior surface of the eyeball, are called the?
• What term means inflammation of the matrix of the nail?
• Which term describes a lump on the eyelid caused by blockage of a sebaceous gland?
• Which suffix denotes a visual examination?
• Which term refers to inflammation of the colon?
• Which term describes physical wasting away with loss of weight and muscle mass?
• The pigmented layer of the eye?
• Which term means difficulty swallowing?
• Which condition is a malignant tumor of the bone arising from connective tissue?
• Which term describes chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart?
• Which term refers to bony projections along the edge of bones, often found in joints?
• What is the thin outer layer of connective tissue covering bones?
• The surgical removal of fat from beneath the skin with the aid of suction is called:
• The portion of the small intestine that comes after the duodenum.
• First part of the small intestine.
• Inflammation of the small intestine is called?
• Sensitivity to light is termed what?
• Which abnormal condition is caused by compression of the median nerve?
• Which term means bacteria in the urine?
• Which condition is typically associated with elbow pain from repetitive forearm movements?
• Which term describes a drug that prevents clotting of the blood?
• Pertaining to within the eye is the term?
• Which term describes exaggeration of the thoracic curvature producing a 'humpback' appearance?
• The smooth muscle contractions of the GI tract that move the food mass
• What term means chemical messengers that cross the synaptic gaps between neurons?
• Which term means inflammation of a heart valve?
• The tear fluid itself is called the?
• Inflammation of the walls of a vein.
• Which procedure involves surgical removal of plaque buildup from the interior of an artery?
• Which term means tissue death?
• Persistent, severe burning pain following injury to a sensory nerve.
• Which term describes the presence of bacteria in the blood?
• The channels that convey tears toward the lacrimal sac are the?
• A myocardial infarction is
• Which term describes a group of signs and symptoms that occur together?
• Irregular contractions of the ventricles; may be fatal unless reversed.
• Which term describes excessive breathing?
• Which term means surgical fixation of a descended kidney?
• An excessive localized enlargement of an artery caused by a weakening of the artery wall.
• Which term is a surgical procedure to remove the gallbladder?
• Small pinpoint hemorrhages?
• A birthmark formed by blood vessels that is often present at birth is called:
• Hernia refers to
• Which class of drugs blocks the enzyme that causes blood vessels to constrict, thereby reducing blood pressure?
• What combining form represents the upper arm bone?
• Which abnormal condition is the accumulation of watery fluid in the joint cavity?
• Which procedure visualizes the sigmoid colon?
• The abnormal condition of having a thrombus is called?
• A rapid heart rhythm that begins in the ventricle and may lead to cardiac arrest.
• Pertaining to outside the eye is the term?
• Which combining form means bone?
• The adjustable opening in the center of the eye through which light enters?
• Which term describes a congenital condition resulting from inhibited cartilage formation at the ends of long bones?
• The process by which the eye's lens changes shape to focus near or far objects on the retina?
• Which term describes the condition of having a thrombus?
• Impairment of vision as a result of old age is known as?
• Which term means stationary blood clot?
• Megaloblastic anemia is a type of
• The suffix that denotes the process of recording a picture is?
• What is the medical term for kidney stones?
• Which term describes bacteria in the urine?
• What are the small bones in the middle ear collectively called?
• Which term describes rapid heart rate?
• Which combining form refers to a joint?
• Which condition is characterized by an absence of all formed blood elements caused by failure of blood cell production in the bone marrow?
• Which procedure involves removal of the entire lung?
• Which term means the temporary disappearance of symptoms without cure?
• Which combining form means curvature?
• Which term means the stopping of a flow of blood?
• The fluid secreted by the lacrimal gland that keeps the eye moist is known as the?
• Which term describes the thin vascular membrane lining the inner surfaces of bone cavities?
• Lack of ability to distinguish colors is called?
• Which term describes decreased bone density?
• What term means a condition of abnormal and excessive sensitivity to touch, pain, or other sensory stimuli?
• Suffix meaning pain?
• What term means the congenital herniation of the meninges through a defect in the skull or spinal column?
• Which term means drooping of the eyelid?
• Which bone is described by the combining form 'fibul/o'?
• Inflammation of the kidney and renal pelvis.
• Which term describes the process of adjusting the lens to focus on objects at different distances?
• What term means pus in the urine?
• Which term means the identification of a disease?
• Focuses light onto retina?
• The structure that collects tears before drainage into the nasolacrimal duct?
• What term means dangerous infection of the outer lining of the brain?
• Which term describes an elbow overuse injury?
• What is the combining form that means joint?
• Which term denotes incision into the common bile duct?
• Which term denotes the systemic response when incompatible blood is transfused?
• Fear of high places?
• Which term means the sharpness of visual discrimination?
• The term for tissue death is?
• What does the prefix dys- mean?
• Which condition is caused by median nerve compression within the carpal tunnel?
• Which term describes pus in the urine?
• What term means inflammation of the brain usually caused by a virus?
• Which term refers to an abnormal tactile sensation described as creeping, burning, tingling, or numbness?
• Which suffix means surgical removal?
• The mucous membrane that covers the front of the eye and lines the inside of the eyelids is called?
• The ability of the lens to bend light rays so they focus on the retina is called:
• Which combining form means vertebra?
• Double-layered membrane surrounding the heart.
• Inflammation of a vein.
• Which term describes the skull bones forming the head?
• The clear tissue that covers the front of the eye?
• Which term describes inadequate venous return due to vein blockage or valve leakage?
• Which term refers to a device used to deliver medication as a mist inhaled into the lungs?
• Blockage of a blood vessel caused by thrombosis or clot formation.
• What term means a disorder characterized by an unreasonable fear that one has a serious disease?
• Which term means an abnormal heart rhythm?
• Which term means abnormal lateral curve of the spinal column?
• Which condition involves premature destruction of red blood cells by the spleen leading to anemia?
• Which term means excessive carbon dioxide in the blood?
• Which term's name includes a sport and an elbow overuse injury?
• Which root means radius?
• Which condition is a bone marrow failure leading to a decrease in red cells, white cells, and platelets?
• Which term describes inflammation of the inner lining of the heart?
• Which root means foot?
• Which term describes a lack of oxygen reaching tissues?
• Which term refers to chest pain due to insufficient blood flow to the heart?
• Which suffix denotes a surgical incision?
• Which term means transfusion reaction?
• Which term refers to a mushroom-like growth on a mucous membrane?
• What term means injury to the brain caused by a blow?
• White blood cells are known as
• Surgical removal of the gallbladder is called?
• Which term refers to the group of bones forming the thoracic cavity of the chest?
• Crooked, stiffening?
• Which term is a chronic elbow pain condition resulting from excessive forearm rotation?
• Inward turning of the rim of the eyelid is called which term?
• Which condition is characterized by irregular and rapid atrial activity leading to an irregular pulse?
• Which ankle fracture involves both the tibia and fibula?
• Which bone cell is responsible for resorbing old or damaged bone?
• Extremity prefix?
• Which tissue is a flexible connective tissue made of collagen and elastin?
• What term describes a localized response to tissue injury?
• Which term means swelling?
• Which term describes the simultaneous inward movement of the eyes toward each other?
• What is the combining form for the nose?
• Which combining form means cartilage?
• Which fracture involves the skin being pierced by the bone or broken at time of fracture?
• What term describes pain in the kidneys?
• Deficiency of white blood cells
• Which term denotes the bone marrow combining form?
• A soft, raised, pink or red vascular birthmark is called:
• Which term refers to the lower limb?
• Lack of B12.
• The tear drainage system includes the sac and ducts.
• What root corresponds to 'radius'?
• Which structure is described as a tough dense fibrous connective tissue connecting bones and cartilages to other bones and cartilages?
• What term refers to fat in the feces?
• An agent that increases the excretion of urine is called?
• Which structure is the middle, vascular layer of the eye between the retina and the sclera?
• The suffix -osis denotes which concept?
• Inflammation of the glomerular membrane in the nephrons, causing it to become leaky
• Which suffix means study of?
• Which term refers to a medicine that prevents blood from clotting?
• What term means abnormal tactile sensation often described as creeping, burning, tingling, or numbness?
• Which suffix describes abnormal hardening?
• What is the name of the upper arm bone?
• The prefix meaning excessive or increase is?
• A common adverse effect of anti-hypertensive medications.
• Which combining form means hand?
• Inflammation of the stomach is called?
• Which condition describes a lower eyelid that is loose and rolling outward?
• Which congenital condition results in disproportionate short limbs due to impaired cartilage formation at the ends of long bones?
• Which disease is characterized by inflammation of the joints?
• The suffix meaning abnormal softening?
• Which term describes a malignant bone tumor arising from connective tissue?
• Which term refers to the organic part of the bone matrix comprised of mostly collagen fibers?
• Which fracture type means the bone is broken but the skin remains intact?
• What root corresponds to 'X-ray'?
• The term for the eye hairs projecting from the eyelids is the?
• Which combining form means fastened?
• Surgical reduction of the upper and lower eyelids is called:
• Which combining form denotes the coccyx (tailbone)?
• Which surgical procedure is used to fix a descended kidney?
• The process of burning tissue to stop bleeding or remove warts is called:
• Which fracture is described as a straight-line break across the bone?
• Which condition results from premature destruction of red blood cells, leading to anemia?
• Double vision is medically known as which term?
• Which procedure is commonly used to alter the eyelids for cosmetic or functional reasons?
• Which term describes the outer layer of bone known as the cortical bone?
• Polyp is best defined as
• What is the location at which bones come together, also known as articulation?
• Which test uses a radioactive tracer to evaluate myocardial perfusion during stress?
• The prefix meaning 'bad or painful' is which?
• Which term describes a chronic degenerative liver disease characterized by scarring?
• Which condition is defined as sudden stoppage of heart action often leading to sudden cardiac death?
• Which term denotes inflammation of the liver?
• Which term is the recording of the heart's electrical activity?
• Which term means exaggerated curvature of the lumbar spine producing a 'swayback' appearance?
• Which fracture has three or more pieces with fragments present at the site?
• Inflammation of a heart valve is called?
• Inflammation of the colon is known as?
• The central (Haversian) canal is a feature of which bone unit?
• What term means an abnormal fear of narrow, enclosed spaces?
• Which condition describes the deposition of fatty plaques in the inner walls of arteries?
• Which condition is a group of cardiac disabilities due to insufficient oxygenated blood to the heart?
• Which suffix means enlargement?
• The term used to describe all diseases of the heart muscle is?
• What term describes an abnormally slow heart rate?
• Body's framework of bones, cartilage and connective tissues?
• What term denotes incision into the common bile duct to remove a stone?
• Which term means inflammation of the stomach?
• Which process means producing a picture or record?
• The prefix meaning deficient or decreased is?
• Which term is used for a drug that dissolves clots?
• Which bone is located in the upper arm?
• A drug that prevents or stops vomiting.
• Which term refers to a bloodstream infection characterized by bacteria circulating in the blood, often with systemic illness?
• Which form of vasculitis can cause headaches, visual impairment, jaw pain, and other symptoms?
• Which term describes a congenital herniation of the meninges through a skull or spinal defect?
• Which term refers to the vascular middle layer of the eye?
• Inflammation of the nail matrix?
• Which fracture occurs through the growth plate, usually occurring in children?
• Which suffix means enlargement of a structure?
• A condition of episodes of severe chest pain due to inadequate blood flow to the myocardium.
• What is the iron-containing protein in red blood cells that binds oxygen?
• Which term is another name for red blood cells?
• The sensation of the need to void immediately is called?
• The structural unit of compact bone called the Osteon is best described as what?
• What term describes an ingrown toenail?
• The hard dense outer layer of bone, also called compact bone, is?
• Which suffix indicates disease?
• Which term describes a pouch in the sigmoid colon?
• Blindness over half the field of vision is known as which condition?
• A benign epithelial tumor projecting from the surface?
• A partial or complete lack of hair is called:
• Which term stands for recording of the heart's electrical activity?
• What term refers to blood in the urine?
• What term means prolapse, downward displacement; drooping of the eyelid?
• Damage to the heart muscle caused by a thrombus blocking a coronary artery is called?
• Which term describes bony projections along the edge of bones, often found in joints?
• Which bone cell is a mature, inactive osteoblast incorporated in mature bone?
• The angle where the upper and lower eyelids meet is called what?
• Infestation with lice?
• An inherited deficiency or absence of pigment in the skin, hair, and eyes is known as:
• Which fracture is described as a break in the bone forming a spiral pattern due to twisting?
• What term describes the inability to control excretion of feces or urine?
• Which suffix denotes a surgical incision?
• Which term is used for X-ray imaging?
• Which procedure allows direct visualization of the upper GI tract?
• Which suffix means the process of recording?
• Which combining form refers to cartilage as a tissue?
• Which term is a clot that breaks loose and travels through the bloodstream?
• Which disease is cancer of white blood cells?
• Which term means an enlarged liver?
• What term refers to vomiting?
• Which term refers to the heel bone?
• Which fracture occurs when the skin is broken at the fracture site?
• Which term refers to redness of the skin due to capillary dilation?
• Which term describes a blockage of a blood vessel caused by a clot?
• What is the combining form for finger or toe?
• Which term corresponds to vomiting?
• Which term means rib?
• Which term describes an enlarged liver?
• Asbestos particles accumulate in the lungs.
• Which term denotes varicose veins of the rectum or anus?
• Which term includes the arm, forearm, and hand?
• Which cell type is primarily responsible for bone resorption?
• Which condition is defined by a low platelet count?
• Which device is used to analyze heart rhythm and deliver a shock in cases of cardiac arrest in public settings?
• The structure comprising the bones of the spinal column is called what?
• A hereditary anemia with abnormal hemoglobin where red blood cells become sickle-shaped is known as?
• Which term refers to the group of bones attaching the upper limb to the axial skeleton?
• The bone marrow combining form is?
• Which term describes a nerve compression disorder at the wrist?
• Which condition is caused by a deficiency of vitamin D in children?
• The destruction of tissue by burning for therapeutic purposes is called:
• Which fracture involves the ankle with fractures of both the tibia and fibula?
• Absence of urine production or output is called?
• Which fracture occurs near the wrist after reaching out during a fall?
• Which term describes a group of bone marrow disorders with insufficient production due to bone marrow dysfunction?
• Which term refers to the replacement of a diseased kidney with a donor kidney?
• Which jelly-like substance maintains eye shape and optical properties?
• Which retinal cells are photoreceptors for vision?
• Rapidly developing malignant kidney tumor usually in children?
• Which term means abnormally slow heartbeat?
• The combining form fibul/o refers to which bone?
• Which term means abnormal and excessive sensitivity to touch?
• Which hematologic disorder is cancer of white blood cells?
• What is the thin vascular membrane covering cavities within bone called?
• Which term refers to the group of bones forming the head?
• Which suffix means recording a picture?
• Which fracture forms a spiral pattern due to twisting injuries?
• Which term refers to the bones of the middle ear?
• What term refers to a nodule or cyst on the upper eyelid caused by obstruction in a sebaceous gland?
• The combining form for the wrist is?
• Which term describes a chronic liver disease marked by scarring and impaired function?
• Myelodysplastic syndrome is a group of disorders affecting
• The combining form meaning pouch or sac is?
• What word means 'foot'?
• The term used to describe hair loss conditions across the body is called:
• The suffix meaning abnormal condition is?
• Which term means inadequate venous return due to vein blockage or valve leakage?
• Which term means bone?
• The sudden spasmodic closure of the larynx.
• Which term refers to excessive discharge of mucus from the bronchi?
• Which diagnosis involves compression of the median nerve at the wrist?
• Which fracture occurs during activity, usually in the foot?
• Which term refers to inflammation of the liver?
• Which description matches excessive pronation and supination activities of the forearm leading to elbow pain?
• A heart attack due to blockage of coronary arteries is called
• What is the medical term for difficult or labored breathing?
• Which condition is inflammation of bone and cartilage due to lack of blood flow?
• Which suffix means rupture?
• What term means a prediction of the probable course and outcome of a disorder?
• The combining form for the femur (thigh bone) is?
• Surgical repair or recanalization of a blood vessel.
• Which term means redness of the skin due to capillary dilation?
• Which condition is caused by compression of the median nerve?
• Which suffix denotes surgical repair?
• Which structure provides most of the eye's focusing power by refracting incoming light?
• Kidney infection; inflammation of the kidney and renal pelvis.
• Which suffix means abnormal hardening?
• Pus in the pleural cavity.
• What is the surgical connection between the upper portion of the stomach and the duodenum called?
• Which diagnostic procedure involves a catheter passed into a vein or artery and guided into the heart?
• The surgical removal of the lining of a portion of a clogged carotid artery leading to the brain is called?
• Which term describes the imaging test that uses contrast to visualize the biliary ducts?
• A peripheral arterial occlusive disease in which intermittent attacks are triggered by cold or stress.
• Which term best matches the definition 'inflammation of a joint'?
• Which combining form means skull or head?
• The tubes that carry tears to the lacrimal sac are the?
• What is the fluid produced by the ciliary body and found in the anterior chamber?
• Which combining form means bending or curve?
• The shoulder girdle is another name for which anatomical group?
• Which term is defined as a chronic elbow pain from repetitive forearm activity?
• Which term refers to subjective evidence of disease such as pain?
• The gland that produces tears is the?
• Which imaging test involves X-ray examination of the bile ducts with a contrast medium?
• What is the term for a drug that breaks down blood clots?
• Which term describes obstruction of a blood vessel by a clot or foreign substance?
• Which term describes a condition that persists for a long time?
• Which suffix denotes inflammation?
• Which combining form means hump?
• Which suffix means surgical suturing?
• Which fracture is most commonly associated with osteoporosis and affects the spinal vertebrae?
• Which group of bones attaches the lower limbs to the axial skeleton?
• What is the name of the elbow condition that arises from repeated use of forearm muscles?
• Which suffix means disease?
• Which term refers to varicose veins of the rectum or anus?
• Defibrillation uses brief discharges of electricity to stop dysrhythmias.
• Which term describes a fatty deposit or plaque within the arterial wall?
• Which suffix means suture or fastening?
• Which term means an abnormal heart rhythm?
• Which fracture is an incomplete fracture in which the bone has not broken into individual pieces?
• Which term means deficiency of bone mass over time leading to brittle bones?
• Which genetic disorder is present at birth and affects both the respiratory and digestive systems?
• Which term describes a surgical procedure to connect the stomach to the duodenum?
• Cross-eyed is described by which term?
• The incision of a urethral stricture is known as?
• Mineral salt that carries an electrical charge when in solution.
• Which fracture is characterized by a spiral pattern caused by twisting?
• Which condition is caused by excessive uric acid in the blood with deposits around the joint?
• Which genetic disorder is characterized by thick mucus production affecting the lungs and pancreas?
• Which term means to draw?
• Which fracture is a straight line across the bone?
• Which combining form means the back region of the body?
• The combining form used to refer to the skull is which of the following?
• Which term means pertaining to birth?
• Swelling surrounding the eye or eyes is referred to as?
• Medicated stress test
• Which term is inflammation of the brain usually caused by a virus?
• What term describes bone marrow depression with low blood components due to drug effects?
• Which term denotes a lung condition caused by asbestos exposure?
• Which suffix means abnormal narrowing?
• Pus in the pleural space is known as what?
• Which fracture is described as the bone being crushed, causing it to be wider or flatter?
• Diverticulum refers to
• Which term describes swollen, varicose veins at the lower end of the esophagus?
• Which term describes the condition where red blood cells are larger than normal?
• What is the portable device that analyzes heart rhythm and delivers an electric shock during cardiac arrest?
• Toenail that grows into surrounding tissue?
• Which term describes the group of bones forming the thigh, leg, and foot?
• Bone marrow is the soft tissue in which blood cells are produced. Which term refers to this tissue?
• Which term is abbreviated as OA?
• Which term refers to a clot that travels through the bloodstream?
• What is the medical term for indigestion?
• Which combining form denotes bone marrow in medical terms?
• Which prefix means deficient?
• The perception of two images of a single object, also known as double vision, is called what?
• Which rhythm originates in the ventricles and can lead to cardiac arrest?
• Small pinpoint hemorrhages?
• The condition of lacking or being without sweat is called:
• Which term describes a procedure to widen a narrowed blood vessel?
• Bone cell responsible for developing bone matrix by synthesizing and mineralizing osteoid?
• Which fracture type occurs in the vertebrae usually due to osteoporosis?
• Blind spot, the point where optic nerve fibers converge?
• A substance that conducts electricity when dissolved in solution.
• Pain; painful condition?
• Which term denotes inflammation of the sinuses?
• Signs and symptoms that occur together are called?
• Which term means inflammation of the small intestine?
• Which term denotes the sharpness of vision?
• Infestation with head lice?
• What term means surgical creation of an artificial opening to the body surface?
• What is the fundamental functional unit of cortical bone, structured as a column of rings of bone matrix with a central (Haversian) canal?
• What is the surgical removal of plaque buildup from the interior of an artery called?
• Which term means inflammation of the bone and joint, occurs in middle to older aged individuals?
• What term means surgical removal of gum tissue?
• Which term refers to a fat-like substance produced by the body from saturated fat and present in foods?
• Which term describes a distinctive surface feature on bone?
• Which term refers to age-related farsightedness?
• Abnormally swollen veins, usually in the superficial legs.
• Which condition occurs when the normal rhythmic contractions of the atria are replaced by rapid irregular twitching of the atrial wall?
• Bone marrow is found in cancellous bone. Which term best describes cancellous bone?
• Third part of the small intestine.
• Nausea describes
• Which structure fills most of the eyeball, helping maintain its shape?
• What term describes the fixation of a floating or mobile kidney?
• What term describes a small bone developed within a tendon?
• A condition in which the blood is deficient in red blood cells, in hemoglobin, or in total volume.
• Which condition is the inflammation of a bursa, commonly around the shoulder, elbow, and hip?
• Which term means inward turning of the eyelid margin?
• Which term describes the light porous inner layer of bone, also called spongy bone?
• Which diagnosis is associated with compression of a nerve at the wrist?
• A substance which causes loss of feeling?
• Which class of medication decreases heart rate and dilates arteries by blocking beta receptors?
• A condition involving reversible episodes of ischemia in the fingers and toes triggered by cold or stress.
• Which term is used for indigestion?
• Which condition involves a deficiency of vitamin D in children?
• Lower back, loin, is described by which combining form?
• The combining form for coccyx (tailbone) is?