Can You Name These Medical Terms? Can You Name These Medical Terms? Test your knowledge by decoding medical terms into simple language. Challenge accepted? Let’s go! 1 / 10 Which medical term describes a surgical removal of the appendix? Gastrectomy Lobotomy Cholecystectomy Appendectomy 2 / 10 What’s the simple name for “edema”? Swelling Bruising Cramping Dizziness 3 / 10 Which medical term refers to a blood clot that travels to the lungs, causing a blockage? Stroke Aneurysm Pulmonary Embolism Deep vein thrombosis 4 / 10 “Cerebrovascular accident” is the medical term for what emergency condition involving blood flow to the brain? Seizure Aneurysm Concussion Stroke 5 / 10 This medical term refers to a broken bone. What’s the simpler word for it? Sprain Fracture Dislocation Contusion 6 / 10 Which term describes the body’s inability to produce or use insulin effectively? Diabetes Hypothyroidism Anemia Metabolic Syndrome 7 / 10 What’s the simpler name for “hypertension,” a condition where blood pressure is higher than normal? Low blood sugar Heart murmur High cholesterol High blood pressure 8 / 10 This term means inflammation of the joints, often causing pain and stiffness. What is it? Arthritis Osteoporosis Tendonitis Scoliosis 9 / 10 What’s the plain term for “myocardial infarction,” which happens when blood flow to the heart is blocked? Stroke Heart Attack Arrhythmia Cardiac Arrest 10 / 10 Which condition does “osteoporosis” describe? Arthritis Bone thinning Fracture Scoliosis Challenge your friends: Facebook Retry quiz Related Quizzes Anatomy 101: Do You Know Your Body? Guess the Organ’s Function! Test Your Tech Term Knowledge Are You a Space Expert?
