Question 1

Headache is medically termed as?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: The prefix cephal- refers to the head and the suffix -algia means pain, so cephalalgia denotes head pain or headache. Myalgia is muscle pain, neuralgia is nerve pain, and arthralgia is joint pain. Therefore, the correct medical term for a headache is cephalalgia.

Question 2

Medical study of the heart...?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: Cardiology is the medical specialty concerned with the heart and vascular system, including the study, diagnosis, and treatment of cardiac diseases. Nephrology deals with the kidneys, oncology with cancers, and ornithology is the study of birds. Therefore, the correct term for the medical study of the heart is cardiology.

Question 3

What is the medical term used to describe difficulty in breathing?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: Dyspnea is the term for the subjective sensation of difficult or labored breathing. Apnea refers to a temporary cessation of breathing. Tachypnea is an abnormally rapid respiratory rate, whereas bradypnea is an abnormally slow rate. Therefore, the correct term for difficulty in breathing is dyspnea.

Question 4

Painful sexual intercourse is termed as?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: Painful sexual intercourse is called dyspareunia. Dysmenorrhea refers to painful menstruation, amenorrhea is the absence of menses, and menorrhagia is excessive menstrual bleeding. Therefore, the correct term for pain during intercourse is dyspareunia.

Question 5

The term Bradypnea is used for?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: The prefix brady- means slow, and -pnea refers to breathing. Therefore, bradypnea denotes an abnormally slow respiratory rate (in adults typically fewer than 12 breaths per minute). This contrasts with tachypnea (fast breathing) and eupnea (normal breathing); deep breathing would be hyperpnea.

Question 6

_____ is refered to as Alopecia?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: Alopecia is the medical term for hair loss, which can be partial or complete and may affect the scalp or body hair. Causes include autoimmune disorders (e.g., alopecia areata), chemotherapy, endocrine dysfunction, nutritional deficiencies, or traction. The other options describe loss of appetite (anorexia), weight loss, and loss of speech (aphasia), which are unrelated to the term alopecia.

Question 7

Following a condition in which a person emanates an unattractive odour from their mouth?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: Halitosis is the medical term for unpleasant breath odor (bad breath). Tonsillitis refers to inflammation of the tonsils, stomatitis to inflammation of the oral mucosa, and rhinitis to nasal mucosal inflammation; none of these terms specifically denote malodor from the mouth. Therefore, the condition described is halitosis.

Question 8

The scientific study of fishes is called _______?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: Ichthyology is the branch of zoology devoted to the study of fishes, including their biology, classification, and ecology. Pedology refers to the study of soils, and dendrology is the study of trees. Ophiology (ophidiology) pertains to the study of snakes. Therefore, the correct term for the scientific study of fishes is ichthyology.

Question 9

Blood present in sputum is known as?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: Hemoptysis is the expectoration of blood originating from the lower respiratory tract and appears as blood mixed with sputum. Epistaxis refers to a nosebleed, not sputum. Hematemesis is vomiting of blood from the gastrointestinal tract, and melena describes black, tarry stools from digested blood. Therefore, blood in sputum is termed hemoptysis.

Question 10

Inflammation of the liver cell ______?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: The suffix -itis denotes inflammation, and hepato- refers to the liver. Therefore, hepatitis is inflammation of the liver cells (hepatocytes). Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas, colitis of the colon, and gastritis of the stomach.

Question 11

Anosmia is...?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: Anosmia is the complete loss of the sense of smell, typically due to dysfunction of the olfactory neuroepithelium or cranial nerve I pathways. It can result from sinonasal disease, viral infections, head trauma, or neurodegenerative disorders. This is distinct from ageusia (loss of taste) and deficits in hearing or vision.

Question 12

Normal Respiration is also called ?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: Eupnea is the term for normal, quiet, unlabored breathing at rest, typically 12–20 breaths per minute in healthy adults. Apnea is the absence of breathing. Dyspnea refers to difficult or labored breathing. Orthopnea is shortness of breath that occurs when lying flat.

Question 13

What is means 'Hemato'?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: The combining form "hemato-" (or hemo-) refers to blood, as seen in terms like hematology and hematoma. It originates from the Greek word "haima" meaning blood. Therefore, the correct meaning of 'Hemato' is blood.

Question 14

Blood present in sputum is known as?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: Blood expectorated from the respiratory tract mixed with sputum is termed hemoptysis. Melena refers to black, tarry stools from upper GI bleeding. Epistaxis is a nosebleed, and hematemesis is vomiting blood. Therefore, blood in sputum is best described as hemoptysis.

Question 15

Study of cancer is called?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: Oncology is the branch of medicine that focuses on the study, diagnosis, and treatment of tumors and cancers. Zoology studies animals, ecology examines interactions between organisms and their environments, and genomics concerns the study of genomes. Therefore, the correct term for the study of cancer is oncology.

Question 16

What is the medical term for inflammation of the appendix?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: The suffix -itis means inflammation, and appendicitis specifically refers to inflammation of the vermiform appendix. Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver, not the appendix. Anemia is a deficiency in red blood cells or hemoglobin, not an inflammatory condition.

Question 17

Blood in vomiting is known as...?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: Hematemesis refers to the vomiting of blood, typically from an upper gastrointestinal source such as peptic ulcer disease or esophageal varices. Hematuria is blood in the urine, unrelated to vomiting. Hemopoiesis is the process of blood cell formation. Therefore, the correct term for blood in vomitus is hematemesis.

Question 18

Study of wounds is called?

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Answer reason: Traumatology is the branch of medicine focused on injuries and wounds, including their mechanisms and treatment. Etiology refers to the study of causes of diseases, oncology to tumors and cancers, and pathology to the general study of disease processes. Therefore, the specific term for the study of wounds is traumatology.

Question 19

Which term describes difficulty in swallowing?

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Answer reason: Dysphagia specifically denotes difficulty swallowing. Dysphasia is a language impairment, typically affecting speech or comprehension. Dyspepsia refers to indigestion or upper abdominal discomfort. Dyspnea is shortness of breath.

Question 20

The term "bradycardia" means?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: Bradycardia refers to a slower than normal heart rate, typically defined as

Question 21

Study of wounds is called?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: Traumatology is the medical field that studies and manages injuries and wounds resulting from trauma. Urology concerns the urinary tract, teratology studies congenital malformations, and zoopathology deals with animal diseases. Therefore, the term that specifically refers to the study of wounds is traumatology.

Question 22

Mastication Means?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: Mastication is the process of chewing food in the mouth using the teeth and muscles of mastication. It mechanically breaks down food and mixes it with saliva to form a bolus, initiating digestion. Thus, the correct meaning is chewing; the other options are unrelated activities.

Question 23

Entomology is the study of?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: Entomology is the branch of zoology that focuses on insects. It encompasses insect anatomy, life cycles, ecology, and their roles as disease vectors. Understanding entomology helps health professionals address vector-borne diseases such as malaria and dengue.

Question 24

The medical term for chest pain is-?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: Angina (angina pectoris) is the medical term for chest pain caused by transient myocardial ischemia. MI refers to myocardial infarction, which is tissue necrosis, not simply pain. Cardiac arrest is the cessation of cardiac activity, and arrhythmia is an abnormal heart rhythm. Therefore, the term specifically describing chest pain is angina.

Question 25

A medical procedure that involves the cutting of umbilical cord after childbirth is known as?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: The correct term for cutting/dividing the umbilical cord is omphalotomy (omphal-: umbilicus, -tomy: cutting). Among the provided choices, “Ophalectomy” (likely intended as omphalectomy, relating to the umbilical region) is the only option associated with the umbilicus and is therefore the best match. Splenectomy removes the spleen, appendectomy removes the appendix, and circumcision removes the foreskin—all unrelated to the umbilical cord.

Question 26

The medical term for chest pain is?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: Chest pain due to myocardial ischemia is termed angina (angina pectoris). Cardiac arrest refers to the cessation of cardiac activity, not pain. Arrhythmia is an abnormal heart rhythm and does not specifically denote chest pain. Therefore, the correct single term for chest pain is angina.

Question 27

Loss of memory is known as—?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: The term for loss of memory is amnesia, which refers to partial or complete inability to recall past experiences or form new memories. Paralysis is loss of motor function, not memory. Epilepsy is a disorder characterized by recurrent seizures. Alzheimer’s disease can cause progressive memory loss, but the general term for memory loss itself is amnesia.

Question 28

Inflammation of a nerve is called—?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: Neuritis means inflammation of a nerve (neur- = nerve, -itis = inflammation). Clinically it can cause neuropathic pain, paresthesias, and weakness in the affected distribution. By contrast, arthritis is joint inflammation, hepatitis is liver inflammation, and gastritis is stomach inflammation.

Question 29

Inflammation of arthritis is?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: Arthritis literally means inflammation of a joint: arthr- refers to joint and -itis denotes inflammation. The condition involves the synovial joint structures, leading to pain, swelling, and stiffness. Therefore, the inflamed structure in arthritis is the joint.

Question 30

The term dysuria means?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: Dysuria combines the prefix dys- meaning painful or difficult with -uria referring to urination, so it denotes painful urination. In contrast, polyuria is excessive urination, anuria is absence of urine, and hematuria is blood in the urine. Thus, option A is correct.

Question 31

Hematuria means?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: The prefix hema- refers to blood, and the suffix -uria refers to urine. Therefore, hematuria means the presence of blood in urine. By contrast, pyuria is pus in urine, proteinuria is protein in urine, and glucosuria/glycosuria is sugar in urine.

Question 32

Inflammation of urinary bladder is called?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: Cystitis specifically denotes inflammation of the urinary bladder. Pyelitis refers to inflammation of the renal pelvis, nephritis to inflammation of the renal parenchyma, and urethritis to inflammation of the urethra. Therefore, cystitis is the correct term for bladder inflammation.

Question 33

Inflammation of the heart is called?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: The suffix -itis denotes inflammation, and cardi- refers to the heart, so the general term for inflammation of the heart is carditis. Myocarditis specifies inflammation of the heart muscle, endocarditis refers to the endocardium, and pericarditis involves the pericardium. Therefore, the broad term matching the stem is carditis.

Question 34

Hematuria means?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: Hematuria derives from the roots hema- (blood) and -uria (urine), meaning blood in the urine. Blood in stool is termed hematochezia or melena depending on appearance. Protein in urine is proteinuria, and sugar in urine is glycosuria. Therefore, the correct definition is blood in urine.

Question 35

Miscarriage is medically called?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: In medical terminology, a miscarriage is called a spontaneous abortion, the loss of a pregnancy before fetal viability (commonly before 20 weeks or

Question 36

Bleeding from the nose is known as?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: Epistaxis is the medical term for bleeding from the nasal mucosa. Hemoptysis refers to coughing up blood from the lower respiratory tract. Hematemesis is the vomiting of blood from the gastrointestinal tract. Hematuria denotes blood in the urine.

Question 37

Study Of Teeth is called?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: Odontology is the scientific study of teeth and their structures, development, and diseases, and it is the term used within dentistry for tooth-related study. The root "odonto-" derives from Greek for tooth, making it the correct medical term. "Dentology" and "teethology" are not standard medical/scientific terms. Therefore, the best answer is Odontology.

Question 38

Joint pain is term as...?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: Arthralgia specifically means pain in a joint (arthr- = joint, -algia = pain). Neuralgia refers to nerve pain, myalgia refers to muscle pain, and cystalgia refers to pain related to the urinary bladder (cyst-). Therefore, the correct term for joint pain is arthralgia.

Question 39

Difficulty breathing when lying flat is called?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: Orthopnea is dyspnea that occurs specifically when the patient is lying flat and is relieved by sitting up or elevating the head of the bed. It is commonly associated with conditions like heart failure due to increased venous return and pulmonary congestion in the supine position. Apnea is cessation of breathing, dyspnea is a general term for shortness of breath, and hyperpnea is increased depth of breathing, not posture-related.

Question 40

Vomiting blood is called—?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: Vomiting blood is termed hematemesis, indicating bleeding proximal to or within the stomach (e.g., esophagus, stomach, or duodenum). Hemoptysis refers to coughing up blood from the respiratory tract, not vomiting. Hematuria is blood in urine, and melena is black, tarry stool from digested blood due to upper GI bleeding.

Question 41

The term “supine position” means?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: Supine position is a standard medical term describing a person lying on their back with the face and anterior body surface facing upward. In contrast, lying face downward is the prone position. Sitting and standing are upright positions and are not described as supine.

Question 42

Frequency of urine at night is called as?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: Nocturia refers to increased frequency of urination during the night, often requiring a person to wake from sleep to void. Dysuria is painful or burning urination, not nighttime frequency. Oliguria indicates abnormally low urine output, and anuria indicates absent or near-absent urine output. Therefore, the correct term for frequent urination at night is nocturia.

Question 43

Bleeding from the nose Is known as ?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 44

__________ is the medical term for when your skin, lips or nails turn blue due to a lack of oxygen in your blood?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: Cyanosis is the correct medical term for a bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes caused by inadequate oxygenation (increased deoxygenated hemoglobin). Anemia is decreased hemoglobin/oxygen-carrying capacity and more typically causes pallor rather than a blue color. “Blue lips” is a lay description, not a medical diagnosis term. Noma is a gangrenous infection of the mouth/face and is unrelated to hypoxemia-related color change.

Question 45

Joint pain is term as...?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: Arthralgia specifically means pain in a joint (arthr- = joint, -algia = pain). Neuralgia refers to nerve pain, typically following the distribution of a nerve. Myalgia refers to muscle pain. Therefore, the correct term for joint pain is arthralgia.

Question 46

Difficulty in swallowing is called?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: Difficulty swallowing is termed dysphagia (dys- = difficult, -phagia = eating/swallowing). Dyspepsia refers to indigestion, and dyspnea refers to difficulty breathing. “Depiga” is not a standard medical term for swallowing difficulty.

Question 47

'Epistaxis' is the bleeding from?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: Epistaxis is the medical term for a nosebleed, meaning bleeding originating from the nasal mucosa. Common sources include the anterior nasal septum (Kiesselbach plexus), which is prone to trauma and dryness. Therefore, the correct option is bleeding from the nose.

Question 48

What is the full form of CSF?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: CSF is the standard medical abbreviation for cerebrospinal fluid, the clear fluid that circulates in the ventricles and subarachnoid space around the brain and spinal cord. It cushions the central nervous system, helps maintain homeostasis, and facilitates waste removal. The other options are not established expansions of the abbreviation in medical usage.

Question 49

Cough is termed as?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: The medical term for cough is "tussis." Dyspnea refers to difficult breathing, hemoptysis means coughing up blood, and apnea is cessation of breathing. Therefore, among the options provided, "Tussis" is the correct term for cough.

Question 50

Full from of CPR is...?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: CPR is the standard medical abbreviation for cardiopulmonary resuscitation, the emergency procedure used to support circulation and ventilation during cardiac arrest. The other options are not recognized expansions of the acronym in clinical practice. Therefore, the correct full form is cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

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Headache is medically termed as?

Medical study of the heart...?

What is the medical term used to describe difficulty in breathing?

Painful sexual intercourse is termed as?

The term Bradypnea is used for?

_____ is refered to as Alopecia?

Following a condition in which a person emanates an unattractive odour from their mouth?

The scientific study of fishes is called _______?

Blood present in sputum is known as?

Inflammation of the liver cell ______?

Anosmia is...?

Normal Respiration is also called ?

What is means 'Hemato'?

Blood present in sputum is known as?

Study of cancer is called?

What is the medical term for inflammation of the appendix?

Blood in vomiting is known as...?

Study of wounds is called?

Which term describes difficulty in swallowing?

The term "bradycardia" means?

Study of wounds is called?

Mastication Means?

Entomology is the study of?

The medical term for chest pain is-?

A medical procedure that involves the cutting of umbilical cord after childbirth is known as?

The medical term for chest pain is?

Loss of memory is known as—?

Inflammation of a nerve is called—?

Inflammation of arthritis is?

The term dysuria means?

Hematuria means?

Inflammation of urinary bladder is called?

Inflammation of the heart is called?

Hematuria means?

Miscarriage is medically called?

Bleeding from the nose is known as?

Study Of Teeth is called?

Joint pain is term as...?

Difficulty breathing when lying flat is called?

Vomiting blood is called—?

The term “supine position” means?

Frequency of urine at night is called as?

Bleeding from the nose Is known as ?

__________ is the medical term for when your skin, lips or nails turn blue due to a lack of oxygen in your blood?

Joint pain is term as...?

Difficulty in swallowing is called?

'Epistaxis' is the bleeding from?

What is the full form of CSF?

Cough is termed as?

Full from of CPR is...?

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