How Well Do You Know Your Medical Terms?

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

1. What is also known as causalgia? severe burning raised rash severe itching open wound due to itching

2. Depilation is which of these common phenomena? acupuncture loss of fingernails removal of hair discoloring of the toes

3. What does nystagmus refer to? ringing of the ear involuntary nerve movement uncontrollable eye movement facial twitching

4. Which body part does the term 'otic' refer to? eye palate thyroid ear

5. What condition is referred to by 'psychro'? twitching amputation mental disorder cold

6. Raptus is a Latin term meaning what? shaking intense joy excessive crying sleep walking

7. You prescription bottle says "BID". How often should you take your pills? four times a day three a day every two hours twice a day

8. Goiter is an enlargement of what? thyroid liver pancreas gall bladder

9. What is hepatoma? liver tumor lung collapse blood clot tendon inflammation

10. Finally, what does 'stapes' refer to? wall of the orbital cavity decapitation skin disorder small bone in the ear