Medical Prefixes, Suffixes, and Terminology Quiz

Test your knowledge of medical terminology with our quiz on prefixes, suffixes, and key medical terms. Challenge yourself now!

#1

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

Above
Below
Excessive
Normal
#2

Which suffix is commonly used to denote 'inflammation'?

-itis
-emia
-pathy
-ology
#3

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

Above
Below
Excessive
Normal
#4

What is the medical term for 'inflammation of the liver'?

Gastroenteritis
Hepatitis
Cholecystitis
Pancreatitis
#5

What does the suffix '-algia' denote in medical terminology?

Inflammation
Pain
Swelling
Bleeding
#6

What is the medical term for 'inflammation of the appendix'?

Appendicitis
Cholecystitis
Gastritis
Enteritis
#7

What is the medical term for 'inflammation of the joints'?

Arthritis
Osteoporosis
Myalgia
Tendonitis
#8

What is the medical term for 'high blood pressure'?

Hypoglycemia
Hypertension
Hypotension
Hematuria
#9

Which prefix means 'within' or 'inside'?

Endo-
Exo-
Epi-
Hypo-
#10

Which suffix denotes 'surgical removal'?

-ectomy
-tomy
-plasty
-ostomy
#11

Which term describes the surgical incision into the trachea?

Tracheotomy
Bronchoscopy
Laryngectomy
Esophagostomy
#12

Which prefix means 'around' or 'surrounding'?

Peri-
Dia-
Meta-
Pro-
#13

Which term refers to the process of viewing the interior of the bladder using a scope?

Cystoscopy
Colonoscopy
Laparoscopy
Bronchoscopy
#14

Which prefix means 'before' or 'in front of'?

Pre-
Post-
Hypo-
Pro-
#15

What does the term 'cardiomyopathy' refer to?

Inflammation of the heart muscle
Enlargement of the heart
Abnormal heart rhythm
Disease of the heart muscle

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