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Common Suffixes in Medical Terminology Quiz

#1

Which suffix means 'inflammation of'?

-itis
Explanation

Inflammation of.

#2

What does the suffix '-algia' indicate?

Pain
Explanation

Indicates pain.

#3

The suffix '-ectomy' commonly indicates:

Surgical removal
Explanation

Commonly indicates surgical removal.

#4

Which suffix means 'disease'?

-pathy
Explanation

Means disease.

#5

The suffix '-ology' typically indicates:

Study of
Explanation

Typically indicates the study of.

#6

The suffix '-emia' refers to:

Blood condition
Explanation

Refers to a blood condition.

#7

Which suffix means 'surgical removal'?

-ectomy
Explanation

Means surgical removal.

#8

Which suffix means 'condition of hardening'?

-sclerosis
Explanation

Means condition of hardening.

#9

What does the suffix '-osis' typically indicate?

Condition of
Explanation

Typically indicates a condition of.

#10

Which suffix means 'tumor'?

-oma
Explanation

Means tumor.

#11

What does the suffix '-rrhaphy' typically indicate?

Suture
Explanation

Typically indicates suturing.

#12

The suffix '-rrhea' typically refers to:

Discharge
Explanation

Typically refers to discharge.

#13

The suffix '-genesis' refers to:

Formation
Explanation

Refers to formation.

#14

The suffix '-rrhage' typically refers to:

Bursting forth
Explanation

Typically refers to bursting forth.

#15

What does the suffix '-cele' typically indicate?

Hernia or protrusion
Explanation

Typically indicates hernia or protrusion.

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