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Medical Prefixes, Suffixes, and Combining Forms Quiz

#1

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

Excessive
Explanation

Hyper- means excessive or above normal.

#2

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

Inflammation
Explanation

-itis indicates inflammation.

#3

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

Under
Explanation

Hypo- indicates under or below normal.

#4

What does the suffix '-algia' mean in medical terms?

Pain
Explanation

-algia means pain.

#5

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

Around
Explanation

Peri- indicates around or surrounding.

#6

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

Surgical removal
Explanation

-ectomy means surgical removal.

#7

What is the combining form for 'bone'?

Osteo-
Explanation

Osteo- is the combining form for bone.

#8

Which prefix means 'within' or 'inside'?

Endo-
Explanation

Endo- means within or inside.

#9

What is the combining form for 'blood'?

Hemo-
Explanation

Hemo- is the combining form for blood.

#10

Which prefix means 'around' or 'surrounding'?

Peri-
Explanation

Peri- means around or surrounding.

#11

What is the combining form for 'muscle'?

Myo-
Explanation

Myo- is the combining form for muscle.

#12

Which prefix means 'within' or 'inner'?

Endo-
Explanation

Endo- means within or inner.

#13

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

Removal
Explanation

-ectomy means surgical removal.

#14

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

Surgical repair
Explanation

-plasty means surgical repair.

#15

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

Disease
Explanation

-pathy means disease.

#16

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

Destruction
Explanation

-lysis means destruction or breakdown.

#17

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

Suture
Explanation

-rrhaphy means suture or stitching.

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