Question 1

Which of the following best defines the suffix '-ectomy' as used in medical terminology?

Accepted Answer

Surgical removal of a part or organ

Question 2

A patient is diagnosed with 'lymphadenopathy.' Based on the word parts, what does this condition refer to?

Accepted Answer

Disease of the lymph nodes

Question 3

Which combining form refers specifically to the spleen?

Accepted Answer

splen/o

Question 4

A physician specializing in the study of diseases is called a:

Accepted Answer

Pathologist

Question 5

Which abbreviation stands for 'systemic lupus erythematosus'?

Accepted Answer

SLE

Question 6

A patient presents with 'splenomegaly.' What does this term mean?

Accepted Answer

Enlargement of the spleen

Question 7

Which of the following terms refers to a white blood cell that engulfs and digests pathogens?

Accepted Answer

Phagocyte

Question 8

The suffix '-itis' is best defined as:

Accepted Answer

Inflammation

Question 9

Which of the following best describes an 'autoimmune disease'?

Accepted Answer

A disease where the immune system attacks the body's own tissues

Question 10

A patient is prescribed an 'antihistamine.' What is the primary purpose of this medication?

Accepted Answer

To counteract allergic reactions by blocking histamine

Question 11

Which term refers to the surgical repair of a lymph vessel?

Accepted Answer

Lymphangioplasty

Question 12

The combining form 'immun/o' refers to:

Accepted Answer

Protection

Question 13

Which of the following is the correct definition of 'lymphadenitis'?

Accepted Answer

Inflammation of the lymph nodes

Question 14

A patient with 'Hodgkin’s disease' is most likely to have which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A type of lymphoma affecting the lymphatic system

Question 15

Which suffix means 'abnormal condition' or 'disease'?

Accepted Answer

-osis

Question 16

A laboratory test called 'antinuclear antibody titer' (ANA) is most useful in diagnosing which type of condition?

Accepted Answer

Autoimmune diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosus

Question 17

Which of the following terms refers to a tumor of the lymphatic vessels?

Accepted Answer

Lymphangioma

Question 18

A patient with 'urticaria' is most likely experiencing which of the following symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Hives or raised, itchy skin welts

Question 19

Which of the following best describes the function of an 'immunosuppressant'?

Accepted Answer

A drug that reduces the strength of the immune response

Question 20

A patient is diagnosed with 'lymphangitis.' Based on the word parts, what does this condition refer to?

Accepted Answer

Inflammation of the lymph vessels

Medical Terminology: Immune System – Word Parts, Terms, and Abbreviations

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