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Introduction to Medical Terminology - Common Combining Forms and Suffixes Quiz

#1

Which combining form refers to the liver?

Hepat-
Explanation

Refers to the liver.

#2

What does the suffix -itis mean in medical terminology?

Inflammation
Explanation

Indicates inflammation.

#3

What is the meaning of the combining form -cyte?

Cell
Explanation

Refers to a cell.

#4

Which suffix denotes the condition of abnormal softening?

-malacia
Explanation

Indicates abnormal softening.

#5

What does the suffix -pathy indicate in medical terminology?

Disease
Explanation

Indicates a disease.

#6

Which combining form refers to the lungs?

Pulmon-
Explanation

Refers to the lungs.

#7

Which suffix indicates the process of recording an image?

-graphy
Explanation

Refers to recording an image.

#8

Which combining form is associated with the heart?

Cardi-
Explanation

Associated with the heart.

#9

What is the meaning of the suffix -ectomy?

Surgical removal
Explanation

Refers to surgical removal.

#10

What is the meaning of the combining form -myo?

Muscle
Explanation

Related to muscles.

#11

Which suffix is associated with the process of recording?

-graphy
Explanation

Related to recording.

#12

What is the meaning of the combining form -derm?

Skin
Explanation

Related to the skin.

#13

Which suffix denotes the surgical repair or reconstruction of a joint?

-plasty
Explanation

Indicates joint repair/reconstruction.

#14

Which combining form is related to the stomach?

Gastr-
Explanation

Associated with the stomach.

#15

Which combining form is related to the kidneys?

Nephr-
Explanation

Related to the kidneys.

#16

What is the meaning of the combining form -hemo?

Blood
Explanation

Refers to blood.

#17

What is the meaning of the combining form -neur?

Nerve
Explanation

Refers to nerves.

#18

Which combining form is associated with the brain?

Cerebr-
Explanation

Associated with the brain.

#19

What is the meaning of the combining form -myelo?

Bone marrow
Explanation

Refers to bone marrow.

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