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Medical Prefixes, Roots, and Suffixes Quiz

#1

Which prefix means 'within' or 'inner'?

Endo-
Explanation

Indicates 'within' or 'inner'.

#2

The root 'cardi-' refers to which body part?

Heart
Explanation

Refers to the heart.

#3

The prefix 'hypo-' is the opposite of which prefix?

Hyper-
Explanation

Opposite of 'hyper-'.

#4

The root 'derm-' pertains to which body part?

Skin
Explanation

Pertains to the skin.

#5

The prefix 'poly-' typically indicates what quantity?

Many
Explanation

Indicates 'many'.

#6

The root 'neuro-' refers to which body part?

Nerve
Explanation

Refers to the nerve.

#7

The prefix 'bi-' typically indicates what quantity?

Two
Explanation

Indicates 'two'.

#8

The root 'hepat-' pertains to which body part?

Liver
Explanation

Pertains to the liver.

#9

The prefix 'mono-' typically indicates what quantity?

One
Explanation

Indicates 'one'.

#10

The root 'osteo-' pertains to which body part?

Bone
Explanation

Pertains to the bone.

#11

What does the suffix '-itis' indicate in medical terminology?

Inflammation
Explanation

Indicates inflammation.

#12

The prefix 'micro-' indicates what quantity?

Small
Explanation

Indicates small size.

#13

What does the suffix '-ology' mean in medical terminology?

Study of
Explanation

Means 'study of'.

#14

The prefix 'peri-' typically indicates what relationship?

Around
Explanation

Indicates 'around'.

#15

What does the suffix '-ectomy' mean in medical terminology?

Surgical removal
Explanation

Means surgical removal.

#16

The prefix 'sub-' typically indicates what relationship?

Below
Explanation

Indicates 'below'.

#17

What does the suffix '-phobia' mean in medical terminology?

Fear
Explanation

Means 'fear'.

#18

The prefix 'trans-' typically indicates what relationship?

Across
Explanation

Indicates 'across'.

#19

What does the suffix '-rrhage' mean in medical terminology?

Bursting forth
Explanation

Means 'bursting forth'.

#20

The prefix 'ante-' typically indicates what relationship?

Before
Explanation

Indicates 'before'.

#21

What does the suffix '-ectomy' typically refer to in medical terms?

Surgical removal
Explanation

Refers to surgical removal.

#22

What does the suffix '-pathy' imply in medical terms?

Disease
Explanation

Implies 'disease'.

#23

What does the suffix '-emia' indicate in medical terms?

Blood condition
Explanation

Indicates a 'blood condition'.

#24

What does the suffix '-lysis' imply in medical terms?

Destruction
Explanation

Implies 'destruction'.

#25

What does the suffix '-plasty' imply in medical terms?

Surgical repair
Explanation

Implies 'surgical repair'.

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