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Introduction to Medical Prefixes and Suffixes Quiz

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#1

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

Against
Explanation

Anti- means against.

#2

Which suffix means 'inflammation'?

-itis
Explanation

-itis means inflammation.

#3

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

Below
Explanation

Hypo- means below.

#4

Which suffix means 'surgical removal'?

-ectomy
Explanation

-ectomy means surgical removal.

#5

Which suffix means 'condition of pain'?

-algia
Explanation

-algia means condition of pain.

#6

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

Many
Explanation

Poly- means many.

#7

Which suffix means 'involving the mind'?

-psychic
Explanation

-psychic means involving the mind.

#8

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

Difficult
Explanation

Dys- means difficult.

#9

Which suffix means 'pertaining to the study of'?

-logy
Explanation

-logy means pertaining to the study of.

#10

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

Around
Explanation

Peri- means around.

#11

Which suffix means 'surgical repair'?

-plasty
Explanation

-plasty means surgical repair.

#12

Which suffix means 'inflammation of the liver'?

-hepatitis
Explanation

-hepatitis means inflammation of the liver.

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