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Medical Terminology Trivia

Cut through the jargon—prove your chops in diagnosing medical lingo from cataracts to CBCs with a witty scalpel of trivia!

EXAMPLE QUESTIONS

What is the medical term for the clouding of the eye’s natural lens, a common age-related condition that causes blurred vision?

Cataract

In a routine blood test measuring red cells, white cells, and platelets, what does CBC stand for?

Complete blood count

Which medical term refers to the temporary stopping of breathing for at least ten seconds during sleep, often causing snoring and daytime drowsiness?

Apnea

Which part of the eye determines eye color and controls pupil size?

Iris