Basic Medical Terminology Elements Quiz

Explore essential medical terms with our quiz. Learn prefixes, suffixes, and more. Test yourself now on common medical language elements.

#1

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

Around
Half
Within
Before
#2

What does the prefix 'brady-' indicate in medical terminology?

Fast
Slow
Abnormal
Around
#3

Which term refers to the medical specialty concerned with the study and treatment of mental disorders?

Neurology
Psychiatry
Psychology
Endocrinology
#4

What does the suffix '-ectomy' mean in medical terminology?

To cut into
Surgical removal
Inflammation
Tumor
#5

Which term refers to the surgical repair of a joint?

Arthroplasty
Arthroscopy
Arthritis
Arthrotomy
#6

What does the suffix '-itis' mean in medical terminology?

Inflammation
Tumor
Surgical removal
Pain
#7

What is the medical term for inflammation of the liver?

Hepatitis
Gastritis
Appendicitis
Cystitis
#8

What does the suffix '-algia' indicate in medical terminology?

Inflammation
Pain
Tumor
Bleeding
#9

What is the medical term for a bruise?

Laceration
Hematoma
Contusion
Abrasion
#10

What does the prefix 'peri-' indicate in medical terminology?

Before
Through
Around
Within
#11

What is the medical term for the voice box?

Esophagus
Thyroid gland
Larynx
Trachea
#12

What does the prefix 'dys-' indicate in medical terminology?

Difficult
Normal
Below
Above
#13

Which of the following terms refers to the study of tissues?

Pathology
Histology
Anatomy
Oncology
#14

Which of the following terms refers to the abnormal presence of blood in the urine?

Hemoptysis
Hematuria
Hemianopia
Hemoglobin
#15

Which of the following terms refers to the inflammation of the brain?

Encephalitis
Meningitis
Neuritis
Myelitis
#16

Which of the following terms refers to the condition of deficient oxygen in tissues?

Hypoxemia
Hypoglycemia
Hyperglycemia
Hypoxia
#17

Which of the following terms refers to the presence of bacteria in the blood?

Bacteremia
Septicemia
Hematuria
Leukemia

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