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Introduction to Medical Terminology Suffixes and Prefixes Quiz

#1

Which suffix means 'inflammation'?

-itis
Explanation

Inflammation

#2

What does the prefix 'macro-' typically indicate?

Large
Explanation

Large

#3

What does the suffix '-ectomy' refer to?

Removal
Explanation

Removal

#4

Which prefix means 'within' or 'inner'?

Endo-
Explanation

Within or inner

#5

What is the meaning of the prefix 'peri-'?

Around
Explanation

Around

#6

Which suffix denotes 'surgical removal'?

-otomy
Explanation

Surgical removal

#7

What does the prefix 'hemi-' typically indicate?

Half
Explanation

Half

#8

Which suffix means 'abnormal condition'?

-osis
Explanation

Abnormal condition

#9

Which suffix means 'condition of abnormal softening'?

-malacia
Explanation

Condition of abnormal softening

#10

What does the suffix '-algia' typically denote?

Pain
Explanation

Pain

#11

What does the suffix '-phobia' indicate?

Fear
Explanation

Fear

#12

Which prefix means 'between' or 'among'?

Inter-
Explanation

Between or among

#13

What is the definition of the suffix '-pathy'?

Disease
Explanation

Disease

#14

What is the meaning of the suffix '-cele'?

Rupture
Explanation

Rupture

#15

Which prefix means 'through' or 'across'?

Trans-
Explanation

Through or across

#16

What does the suffix '-physis' refer to?

Growth
Explanation

Growth

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