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

Small

Explanation

Micro- in medical terms signifies 'small'.

Which root term refers to the study of cells?

Cyto-

Explanation

Cyto- is the root term for the study of 'cells'.

The root term 'derm-' pertains to which part of the body?

Skin

Explanation

Derm- as a root term in medical terminology pertains to the 'skin'.

What does the prefix 'hemo-' refer to in medical terminology?

Blood

Explanation

Hemo- in medical terms refers to 'blood'.

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

Many

Explanation

Poly- in medical terms signifies 'many'.

What is the meaning of the suffix '-algia' in medical terminology?

Pain

Explanation

-algia in medical terms means 'pain'.

What does the suffix '-itis' typically indicate in medical terms?

Inflammation

Explanation

-itis in medical terms usually indicates 'inflammation'.

The prefix 'brady-' in medical terms is used to indicate what?

Slow

Explanation

Brady- as a prefix in medical terms denotes 'slow'.

Which prefix denotes 'within' or 'inside' in medical terms?

Endo-

Explanation

Endo- is the prefix in medical terms that denotes 'within' or 'inside'.

#10

What does the suffix '-ectomy' usually indicate in medical terminology?

Excision or surgical removal

Explanation

-ectomy in medical terms typically indicates 'excision' or 'surgical removal'.

#11

The suffix '-ology' in medical terms denotes the study of what?

Science or study of

Explanation

-ology in medical terms denotes the 'science' or 'study of'.

#12

Which root term refers to the study of tumors?

Onc-

Explanation

Onc- is the root term for the study of 'tumors'.

#13

What is the meaning of the root term 'cardi-' in medical terminology?

Heart

Explanation

Cardi- as a root term in medical terminology pertains to the 'heart'.

#14

What is the meaning of the root term 'encephal-' in medical terminology?

Brain

Explanation

Encephal- as a root term in medical terminology pertains to the 'brain'.

#15

What is the meaning of the root term 'hepat-' in medical terminology?

Liver

Explanation

Hepat- as a root term in medical terminology pertains to the 'liver'.

Medical Prefixes and Roots Quiz

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

Which root term refers to the study of cells?

The root term 'derm-' pertains to which part of the body?

What does the prefix 'hemo-' refer to in medical terminology?

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

What is the meaning of the suffix '-algia' in medical terminology?

What does the suffix '-itis' typically indicate in medical terms?

The prefix 'brady-' in medical terms is used to indicate what?

Which prefix denotes 'within' or 'inside' in medical terms?

What does the suffix '-ectomy' usually indicate in medical terminology?

The suffix '-ology' in medical terms denotes the study of what?

Which root term refers to the study of tumors?

What is the meaning of the root term 'cardi-' in medical terminology?

What is the meaning of the root term 'encephal-' in medical terminology?

What is the meaning of the root term 'hepat-' in medical terminology?

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