Quiz 1

Question 1

branch of medical science dealing with the heart and heart diseases

Answer 1

cardiology

Question 2

study of the structure, function, and abnormalities of cells

Answer 2

cytology

Question 3

study of the skin and its diseases

Answer 3

dermatology

Question 4

study of hormones, hormone-secreting glands, and their diseases

Answer 4

endocrinology

Question 5

study of the factors determining the distribution and frequency of health-related conditions occurring within a defined human population

Answer 5

epidemiology

Question 6

study of the stomach and intestines and their diseases

Answer 6

gastroenterology

Question 7

branch of medicine dealing with older individuals

Answer 7

gerontology

Question 8

study of the female reproductive system and its diseases

Answer 8

gynecology

Question 9

study of the blood and blood diseases

Answer 9

hematology

Question 10

study of the structure and function of of tissues, also called microscopic anatomy

Answer 10

histology

Question 11

study of the body’s resistance to infectious disease

Answer 11

immunology

Question 12

study of newborns and the treatment of their disorders

Answer 12

neonatology

Question 13

study of the structure, function, and diseases of kidneys

Answer 13

nephrology

Question 14

study of the nervous system and its disorders

Answer 14

neurology

Question 15

branch of medicine dealing with pregnancy and children

Answer 15

obstetrics

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study of cancers

Answer 16

oncology

Question 17

study of the eye and eye diseases

Answer 17

ophthalmology

Question 18

branch of medicine dealing with the muscular and skeletal systems and their problems

Answer 18

orthopedics

Question 19

study of the ear, throat, and larynx, and their diseases

Answer 19

otolaryngology

Question 20

study of structural and functional changes that disease causes

Answer 20

pathology

Question 21

branch of medicine dealing with children and their diseases

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pediatrics

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study of drugs and their uses in the treatment of disease

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pharmacology

Question 23

study of the care and treatment of feet

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podiatry

Question 24

branch of medicine dealing with the mind and its disorders

Answer 24

psychiatry

Question 25

study of X rays and radioactive substances and their uses in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases

Answer 25

radiology

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study of poisonous substances and their effects upon body parts

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toxiology

Question 27

branch of medicine dealing with the urinary system, apart from the kidneys (nephrology) and the male male reproductive system, and their diseases

Answer 27

urology

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a-, an-

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no, lacking, none

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ab-

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away from, out from

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ac-

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to, toward

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-aceus, -aceous

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of or pertaining to

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acou-

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hearing

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acr-, acro

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extreme, peak

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ad-

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gland

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agri-

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field, soil

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-al

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having character of

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alb-

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white

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-algia

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pain

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alto-

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high

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ameb-

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change, alternation

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amphibi-

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leading a double life

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apho-, amb-

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both

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an-

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not, without

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ana-

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up

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andro-

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masculine, man

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anemo-

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wind

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angio-

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vessel

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ante-

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before, ahead of time

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antero-

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front

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antho-

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flower

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anti-

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against

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anthropo-

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man

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ap-

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to, toward

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aqu-

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water

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archaeo-

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primitive, ancient

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arthro-

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joint

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aster-, astr-

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stars

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-ate

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used in forming verbs from nouns

Question 59

-ation

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used in forming nouns from verbs

Question 60

atom-

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vapor

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audi-

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hear

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auto-

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self

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bactr-

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stick, club

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barb-

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beard

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baro-

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weight

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bath-

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depth, height

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bene-

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well, good

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bi-

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two, twice, double

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bio, bi

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life, living

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-blast

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sprout, germ

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brachi-

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having arms

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branchi-

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having fins

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brev-

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short

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bronch-

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windpipe

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calor-

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heat

Question 76

carb-

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coal, carbon

Question 77

cardi-

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heart

Question 78

carn-

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meat

Question 79

carp-

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fruit

Question 80

carpal-

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wrist

Question 81

caud-

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tail