Lesson 1 Quiz: Introduction to Medical Language, Body Structure, and Oncology, and Laboratory Tests

Match the origin of medical language with its description by sorting the elements. You can drag and drop!

The primary meaning of a term is conveyed by the:

The combining form that refers to the basic unit of all living things is:

The suffix -stasis means:

In the medical term neoplasm, the prefix means:

In the medical term lipoid, the suffix means:

The term meaning pertaining to the internal organs is:

Sarcoma means a tumor of:

The term meaning study of disease is:

The term meaning lessening signs of a disease is:

Which of the following is not a type of tumor?

The title of a physician who studies and treats using x-rays and other diagnostic imaging procedures is:

The term indicating a localized protective response to injury or tissue destruction characterized by redness, swelling, heat, and pain is:

The term meaning treatment of cancer using pharmaceuticals is:

Radiation therapy is abbreviated as:

Match the term with its abbreviation. Click and drag the answer.

The medical record noted, “The patient underwent surgery and was found to have no evidence of metastasis.” The statement indicates that the:

Select the best answer to complete the sentence.

The patient with a diagnosis of carcinoma may seek the services of a(n) _______ to treat the disease.

The surgical report noted, “Her entire colon was removed because of a high risk for developing a malignant lesion.” The statement indicates that:

Select that answer that best completes the sentence.

The skin biopsy was sent to the ________________ department of the medical lab, where the study of tissues takes place.