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Basic Medical Prefixes, Suffixes, and Combining Forms Quiz

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#1

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

Below
Explanation

Denotes 'below' or 'underneath'.

#2

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

-itis
Explanation

Suffix indicating 'inflammation'.

#3

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

Many
Explanation

Denotes 'many' or 'much'.

#4

Which combining form is related to the liver?

Hepat(o)-
Explanation

Relates to the 'liver'.

#5

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

Skin
Explanation

Relates to the 'skin' or 'dermis'.

#6

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

Heart
Explanation

Relates to the 'heart'.

#7

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

Pre-
Explanation

Indicates 'before' or 'prior to'.

#8

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

Nerve
Explanation

Related to 'nerve tissue'.

#9

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

-ectomy
Explanation

Suffix denoting 'surgical removal'.

#10

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

False
Explanation

Denotes 'false' or 'not genuine'.

#11

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

Disease
Explanation

Suffix meaning 'disease' or 'abnormality'.

#12

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

Study of
Explanation

Denotes the 'study of' a subject.

#13

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

Suture
Explanation

Denotes 'surgical suturing' or 'repair'.

#14

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

Fear of
Explanation

Suffix denoting 'fear' or 'aversion'.

#15

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

Enlargement
Explanation

Suffix indicating 'enlargement' or 'increase in size'.

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