Question 1

What is the term for excessive watery discharge from the nose?

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Answer reason: Watery nasal discharge is characteristic of rhinitis (nasal mucosal inflammation). Epistaxis is nosebleed, pruritis is itching, and stomatitis is inflammation of the mouth.

Question 2

What is the medical term for loss of hair?

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Answer reason: Alopecia is the medical term for hair loss; the other options refer to eating or sleep disorders.

Question 3

Loss of appetite is called?

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Answer reason: Anorexia means lack or loss of appetite. Alopecia is hair loss, insomnia is inability to sleep, and pyrexia is fever.

Question 4

What is the meaning of dysphagia?

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Answer reason: Dys- means difficulty or impaired; -phagia refers to swallowing. Therefore dysphagia means difficulty swallowing.

Question 5

Encephalitis is called __?

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Answer reason: Encephalo means brain and -itis means inflammation/infection; thus encephalitis is infection/inflammation of the brain.

Question 6

What is the medical term for fever?

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Answer reason: Pyrexia is the correct medical term for fever. Hypothermia is abnormally low body temperature, thermophilia refers to heat-loving organisms, and hypertension is high blood pressure.

Question 7

A rapid respiratory rate is known as?

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Answer reason: Tachypnea means abnormally rapid breathing. Bradypnea is slow breathing, and bradycardia/tachycardia refer to heart rate, not respirations.

Question 8

Lack of sleep is called what?

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Answer reason: Insomnia refers to difficulty initiating or maintaining sleep, leading to inadequate sleep quantity or quality. Anemia is a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin and is unrelated to sleep. Angina is chest pain due to myocardial ischemia. Therefore, the correct term for lack of sleep is insomnia.

Question 9

Enchplology is the study of ________?

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Answer reason: The term intended is encephalology, derived from encephalo- meaning brain and -logy meaning study of. Encephalology therefore denotes the study of the brain. The other terms would be trichology (hair), onychology (nails), and ophthalmology (eyes), which do not match the stem.

Question 10

A specialist of children's disease is called?

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Answer reason: Pediatrics is the branch of medicine focused on the health and diseases of infants, children, and adolescents; its specialist is a pediatrician. An orthopedist treats musculoskeletal conditions, not general childhood diseases. An optician fits eyeglasses and does not diagnose or treat disease. Therefore, the correct term for a children's disease specialist is paediatrician.

Question 11

Nephrology is study of.......?

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Answer reason: Nephrology derives from the Greek 'nephros' meaning kidney and refers to the medical specialty dealing with kidney structure, function, and diseases. Therefore, the study focus is the kidneys. Skin is dermatology, drugs are pharmacology, and the brain is neurology.

Question 12

A heart doctor is called ______?

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Answer reason: A cardiologist is a physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases of the heart and blood vessels. They complete specialized training in cardiovascular medicine and manage conditions such as coronary artery disease, heart failure, and arrhythmias. The terms 'heat treater' and 'heart healer' are not recognized medical titles.

Question 13

The presence of blood in vomiting is.......?

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Answer reason: Hematemesis specifically refers to the vomiting of blood, typically from an upper gastrointestinal source such as the esophagus, stomach, or duodenum. Hemoptysis is coughing up blood from the respiratory tract, not vomiting. Hematuria is blood in urine, and hematochezia (misspelled in the options) is passage of fresh blood per rectum. Therefore, the correct term for blood in vomit is hematemesis.

Question 14

The term "angio" refers to what?

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Answer reason: The prefix angio- denotes a vessel, typically blood or lymphatic vessels. It is used in terms like angiography and angioplasty, which involve imaging or repairing vessels. By contrast, joints are denoted by arthro- and bones by osteo-. Therefore, the correct choice is vessel.

Question 15

What is the medical term for high blood pressure?

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Answer reason: Hypertension is the correct term for elevated arterial blood pressure. Hypotension refers to abnormally low blood pressure. Hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia relate to high and low blood glucose levels, not blood pressure.

Question 16

Fever is also known as...?

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Answer reason: Fever is medically termed pyrexia, an elevation of core body temperature due to a raised hypothalamic set point, commonly triggered by endogenous or exogenous pyrogens. Urticaria refers to hives, a pruritic wheal-and-flare skin reaction. Dementia is a chronic cognitive decline, and anorexia is loss of appetite. Therefore, the correct synonym for fever is pyrexia.

Question 17

Absence of breathing is known as?

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Answer reason: Apnea is defined as a complete absence of spontaneous breathing. Tachypnea refers to abnormally rapid breathing, bradypnea to abnormally slow breathing, and eupnea to normal breathing. Therefore, the correct term for absence of breathing is apnea.

Question 18

Blood in urine is known as....?

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Answer reason: Blood in the urine is termed hematuria. Hemoptysis refers to coughing up blood from the respiratory tract, and hematemesis is vomiting blood from the gastrointestinal tract. Hemopoiesis is the formation of blood cells. Thus, the correct term for blood in urine is hematuria.

Question 19

Vomiting of blood is called?

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Answer reason: Hematemesis is the term for vomiting blood, typically from an upper gastrointestinal source such as peptic ulcer disease or variceal bleeding. Hemoptysis refers to coughing up blood from the respiratory tract. Epistaxis is bleeding from the nose. Hemothorax is blood within the pleural cavity, not emesis.

Question 20

Bleeding from Nose is called?

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Answer reason: Bleeding from the nose is termed epistaxis. Haemoptysis refers to coughing up blood from the respiratory tract, hematuria is blood in the urine, and hematemesis is vomiting blood from the gastrointestinal tract. Therefore, the correct medical term for a nosebleed is epistaxis.

Question 21

A medical term is used For thickening of Tongue is called ?

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Answer reason: Pachyglossia literally means thick tongue (pachy- = thick, -glossia = tongue) and refers to abnormal thickening or enlargement of the tongue. Aplasia is the absence of development of an organ. Encephalitis is inflammation of the brain. Hyperstosis refers to excessive bone growth, not tongue thickening.

Question 22

Absence of urine is term as...?

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Answer reason: Anuria is the term for complete absence of urine output (classically

Question 23

Blood in sputum is known as...?

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Answer reason: Hemoptysis refers to coughing up blood originating from the respiratory tract and appearing in sputum. Hematemesis is vomiting of blood from the gastrointestinal tract, and hematuria is blood in urine. Hemopoiesis is the process of blood cell formation. Therefore, blood in sputum is hemoptysis.

Question 24

What is The "Doctor of Lungs" called?

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Answer reason: A pulmonologist is a physician who specializes in diseases of the respiratory system, including the lungs and airways. They diagnose and treat conditions such as asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and interstitial lung diseases. A cardiologist treats heart disorders, and "Lungsist" is not a recognized medical specialty.

Question 25

Inflammation of throat is called?

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Answer reason: The throat corresponds anatomically to the pharynx, so inflammation of the throat is termed pharyngitis. Laryngitis refers to inflammation of the larynx (voice box) and typically presents with hoarseness. Tonsillitis is inflammation of the palatine tonsils specifically. Bronchitis involves inflammation of the bronchi in the lower respiratory tract.

Question 26

Leprosy is also known as ?

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Answer reason: Leprosy is a chronic infection caused by Mycobacterium leprae. The modern preferred term is Hansen's disease, named after Gerhard Armauer Hansen who identified the organism. Crohns disease affects the gastrointestinal tract, Graves disease is autoimmune hyperthyroidism, and 'Slims disease' is a colloquial term historically used for AIDS in some regions. Therefore, Hansen's disease is correct.

Question 27

Bleeding from nose is called?

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Answer reason: Epistaxis is the medical term for a nosebleed. Hemoptysis refers to coughing up blood from the respiratory tract. Hematuria is blood in the urine, and hematemesis is vomiting blood from the gastrointestinal tract. Therefore, the correct term for bleeding from the nose is epistaxis.

Question 28

Which disease is known as Hansen’s disease?

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Answer reason: Hansen’s disease is the eponym for leprosy, an infection caused by Mycobacterium leprae. It primarily affects the skin and peripheral nerves, leading to hypopigmented anesthetic patches and neuropathy if untreated. Typhoid, tuberculosis, and malaria are distinct infectious diseases caused by different pathogens and are not referred to as Hansen’s disease.

Question 29

Bleeding in the nose call?

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Answer reason: Bleeding from the nose is termed epistaxis. Hemolysis refers to destruction of red blood cells, not external bleeding. A hematoma is a localized collection of blood in tissues. Otorrhea refers to ear discharge, not nasal bleeding.

Question 30

What is affected by myalgia?

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Answer reason: Myalgia literally means muscle pain (myo = muscle, -algia = pain). It refers to discomfort or aching in skeletal muscles and can result from viral illness, overuse, medications like statins, or electrolyte imbalances. It does not describe conditions of the blood, bones, or feet specifically.

Question 31

Pus in urine?

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Answer reason: Pyuria is the presence of leukocytes or pus in the urine, typically indicating inflammation or infection of the urinary tract. It is commonly associated with urinary tract infections. In contrast, anuria is no urine output, dysuria is painful urination, and polyuria is excessive urine output.

Question 32

Hemorrhage means?

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Answer reason: Hemorrhage is defined as the escape of blood from a ruptured blood vessel, leading to bleeding that may be external or internal. It represents acute blood loss rather than infection, ulcer formation, or a blockage. Therefore, the correct meaning is bleeding.

Question 33

Medical term for vomiting is?

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Answer reason: Emesis is the medical term for vomiting. Hematuria refers to blood in the urine. Dysphagia means difficulty swallowing. Edema is swelling due to fluid accumulation.

Question 34

The term “anterior” means?

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Answer reason: Anterior refers to the front or ventral aspect of the body in standard anatomical position. The opposite term is posterior, which means back. “Above” corresponds to superior, and “below” corresponds to inferior. Therefore, the best answer is front.

Question 35

The medical term for pain is?

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Answer reason: The suffix -algia denotes pain. Myalgia specifically means muscle pain and is the only option that correctly includes the pain suffix. Analgesia means absence of pain, while pyrexia and hyperthermia refer to elevated body temperature. Therefore, myalgia is the best match.

Question 36

Bone inflammation is called?

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Answer reason: The suffix -itis denotes inflammation, and the root oste/o refers to bone, so osteitis means inflammation of bone. Neuritis is inflammation of a nerve, dermatitis is inflammation of the skin, and myelitis typically refers to inflammation of the spinal cord or bone marrow. Therefore, the correct term for bone inflammation is osteitis.

Question 37

Pain in muscles is known as?

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Answer reason: The prefix myo- refers to muscle and the suffix -algia means pain; thus myalgia means muscle pain. Neuralgia is nerve pain, arthralgia is joint pain, and cephalalgia is head pain (headache). Therefore, the term specifically describing muscle pain is myalgia.

Question 38

Encephology is the study of?

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Answer reason: The combining form encephalo- derives from the Greek enkephalos, meaning brain. It appears in medical terms like encephalitis and encephalopathy, all referring to brain conditions. Therefore, encephology would denote the study of the brain.

Question 39

Inflammation of brain is?

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Answer reason: Encephalitis literally means inflammation of the brain (encephalo- = brain, -itis = inflammation). Meningitis is inflammation of the meninges, not the brain tissue itself. Hepatitis refers to inflammation of the liver. Myelitis is inflammation of the spinal cord.

Question 40

The term “lateral” means?

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Answer reason: In anatomical terminology, lateral refers to a position farther from the midline of the body—toward the sides. The opposite term is medial, which means toward the midline. Superior means above and inferior means below, so those choices do not match the definition of lateral.

Question 41

Inflammation of rectum is?

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Answer reason: The suffix -itis denotes inflammation. Proctitis specifically refers to inflammation of the rectum. Colitis is inflammation of the colon, hepatitis is inflammation of the liver, and dermatitis is inflammation of the skin. Therefore, the correct term for rectal inflammation is proctitis.

Question 42

Your patient has shortness of Breath what would that be called?

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Answer reason: Shortness of breath is termed dyspnea, which describes the subjective sensation of difficult or labored breathing. Bradypnea refers to an abnormally slow respiratory rate, not necessarily the sensation of breathlessness. Cyanosis is a bluish discoloration of the skin or mucosa due to inadequate oxygenation. Therefore, dyspnea is the correct term for shortness of breath.

Question 43

Pain in muscles is medically termed as?

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Answer reason: Myalgia literally means muscle pain (myo = muscle, -algia = pain). Arthritis is inflammation of joints, not muscles. Neuralgia is pain along a nerve. Anorexia refers to loss of appetite.

Question 44

Pain due to injury of nerve is called?

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Answer reason: Pain arising from nerve injury or irritation is termed neuralgia. Myalgia refers to muscle pain, arthralgia to joint pain, and cephalalgia to headache. Therefore, the specific term for nerve-origin pain is neuralgia.

Question 45

Blood in stool is called?

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Answer reason: Hematochezia refers to the passage of fresh blood per rectum and is the term for visible blood in stool. Hemoptysis is coughing up blood from the respiratory tract, hematuria is blood in the urine, and epistaxis is a nosebleed. Therefore, the correct term for blood in stool is hematochezia.

Question 46

Inflammation of tongue called?

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Answer reason: Glossitis means inflammation of the tongue, from the root glosso-/glossi- (tongue) and the suffix -itis (inflammation). Gastritis refers to stomach inflammation, hepatitis to liver inflammation, and enteritis to intestinal inflammation. Therefore, glossitis is the correct term for tongue inflammation.

Question 47

What is the full form of AIDS?

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Answer reason: AIDS stands for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. The term 'acquired' indicates it is not congenital but develops after infection with HIV, and 'deficiency' describes the impaired immune function. 'Acute' is incorrect because AIDS is not defined as an acute condition, and 'deficit' is not the accepted terminology. Therefore option A is correct.

Question 48

What is the medical term for heart attack?

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Answer reason: Strictly speaking, the medical term for a heart attack is myocardial infarction, which is not listed here. Angina is transient ischemic chest pain without myocardial necrosis, and arrhythmia is an abnormal heart rhythm. Cardiac arrest is the sudden cessation of effective cardiac activity and, while not synonymous with myocardial infarction, it is the closest option commonly (though imprecisely) equated with a heart attack. Therefore, from the provided choices, cardiac arrest is the best available answer.

Question 49

Full form of ANC is?

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Answer reason: ANC is an established acronym for antenatal care, which refers to the routine health care provided to pregnant persons before birth. Antenatal care includes screening for maternal-fetal risks, preventive interventions such as iron/folate supplementation and immunizations, and education on pregnancy and childbirth. The other options do not represent standard terminology in obstetrics.

Question 50

What is "AMENORRHEA"?

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Answer reason: Amenorrhea is defined as the absence of menstrual periods. It includes primary amenorrhea (no menses by expected age) and secondary amenorrhea (previously menstruating but absent for several months). Painful menstruation is dysmenorrhea, not amenorrhea. While cessation of menstruation describes secondary amenorrhea, the broader and correct definition is absence of menstruation.

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