Basic Medical Prefixes, Suffixes, and Combining Forms Quiz

Test your knowledge of medical terminology with questions on prefixes, suffixes, and combining forms. Learn and challenge yourself!

#1

What does the prefix 'hypo-' mean in medical terminology?

Above
Below
Around
Within
1 answered
#2

Which suffix is commonly used to indicate inflammation in medical terms?

-itis
-osis
-ectomy
-algia
1 answered
#3

What does the prefix 'poly-' mean in medical terminology?

Many
None
Single
Few
1 answered
#4

Which combining form is related to the liver?

Nephr(o)-
Hepat(o)-
Oste(o)-
Gastr(o)-
1 answered
#5

What is the meaning of the combining form 'dermat(o)-'?

Skin
Eye
Ear
Nose
1 answered
#6

What is the meaning of the combining form 'cardi(o)-'?

Liver
Heart
Lung
Kidney
1 answered
#7

Which prefix denotes 'before' or 'in front of' in medical terminology?

Sub-
Pre-
Post-
Inter-
1 answered
#8

What is the meaning of the combining form 'neur(o)-'?

Bone
Nerve
Blood
Muscle
1 answered
#9

Which suffix is commonly used to indicate 'surgical removal' in medical terms?

-itis
-ectomy
-emia
-algia
1 answered
#10

What does the prefix 'pseudo-' mean in medical terminology?

True
False
Above
Around
1 answered
#11

What does the suffix '-pathy' indicate in medical terms?

Surgical removal
Disease
Enlargement
Condition of
1 answered
#12

What does the suffix '-ology' indicate in medical terms?

Study of
Pain
Abnormal condition
Pertaining to
1 answered
#13

What does the suffix '-rrhaphy' indicate in medical terms?

Suture
Binding
Dilation
Pertaining to
1 answered
#14

What does the suffix '-phobia' indicate in medical terms?

Pertaining to
Fear of
Enlargement
Surgical removal
1 answered
#15

What does the suffix '-megaly' indicate in medical terms?

Enlargement
Pertaining to
Study of
Abnormal condition
1 answered

Sign In to view more questions.

Sign InSign Up

Quiz Questions with Answers

Forget wasting time on incorrect answers. We deliver the straight-up correct options, along with clear explanations that solidify your understanding.

Test Your Knowledge

Craft your ideal quiz experience by specifying the number of questions and the difficulty level you desire. Dive in and test your knowledge - we have the perfect quiz waiting for you!

Other Quizzes to Explore