[10] Medical Terms Quiz

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226. Which term describes a surgical procedure to remove the uterus?

Cystectomy

Salpingectomy

Hysterectomy

Oophorectomy

227. What does 'hypotension' refer to?

Normal blood pressure

Elevated blood pressure

High blood pressure

Low blood pressure

228. Which term refers to a medical condition where the body's blood sugar levels are persistently high?

Diabetes mellitus

Insulin resistance

Hypoglycemia

Glucose intolerance

229. What is the medical term for a viral infection characterized by fever, sore throat, and swollen lymph nodes?

Strep throat

Flu

Mononucleosis

COVID-19

230. Which term describes the study of the structure and organization of the body?

Histology

Pathology

Physiology

Anatomy

231. What does 'palliative care' refer to?

Preventative care

Care that focuses on relieving symptoms without curing the disease

Curative treatment

Rehabilitative care

232. Which term refers to a buildup of fluid in the lungs?

Pneumonia

Pulmonary edema

Lung fibrosis

Pleural effusion

233. What is the medical term for a procedure that removes a sample of tissue for examination?

Laparoscopy

Curettage

Biopsy

Surgical excision

234. What does 'tachypnea' refer to?

Rapid breathing

Normal breathing

Slow breathing

Difficult breathing

235. Which term refers to the surgical procedure to remove the gallbladder?

Appendectomy

Nephrectomy

Herniorrhaphy

Cholecystectomy

236. What is the medical term for an abnormality in the heart's rhythm?

Palpitations

Tachycardia

Bradycardia

Arrhythmia

237. Which term describes a condition characterized by persistent dry cough and wheezing?

Bronchitis

COPD

Pneumonia

Asthma

238. What does 'hypoxia' refer to?

High blood sugar levels

Low blood pressure

Low oxygen levels in the body

High carbon dioxide levels

239. Which term refers to the surgical procedure to examine the interior of the bladder?

Laparoscopy

Cystoscopy

Urethroscopy

Colonoscopy

240. What does 'erythema' refer to?

Pale skin

Yellowing of the skin

Redness of the skin

Blue discoloration of the skin

241. Which term refers to a chronic condition involving widespread musculoskeletal pain?

Fibromyalgia

Osteoarthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis

Gout

242. What is the medical term for inflammation of the lining of the stomach?

Gastritis

Cholecystitis

Pancreatitis

Hepatitis

243. Which term describes a procedure to widen narrowed blood vessels?

Bypass surgery

Embolization

Angioplasty

Aneurysmectomy

244. What does 'cystitis' refer to?

Inflammation of the bladder

Inflammation of the prostate

Inflammation of the urethra

Inflammation of the kidneys

245. Which term refers to the surgical removal of the uterus and ovaries?

Laparotomy

Hysterectomy with oophorectomy

Salpingectomy

Cystectomy

246. What is the medical term for the procedure to remove a portion of the colon?

Appendectomy

Cholecystectomy

Colectomy

Gastrectomy

247. Which term describes the process of tissue death due to lack of blood flow?

Necrosis

Ischemia

Apoptosis

Infarction

248. What does 'venipuncture' refer to?

The process of drawing blood

The process of inserting a catheter

The process of giving an injection

The process of obtaining intravenous access

249. Which term refers to a diagnostic imaging technique that uses radioactive substances?

X-ray

Nuclear medicine

Ultrasound

CT scan

250. What is the medical term for a type of skin infection characterized by redness, swelling, and pain?

Psoriasis

Eczema

Cellulitis

Dermatitis

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