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Medical Prefixes, Suffixes, and Terminology Quiz

#1

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

Excessive
Explanation

Excessive

#2

Which suffix is commonly used to denote 'inflammation'?

-itis
Explanation

Inflammation

#3

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

Below
Explanation

Below

#4

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

Hepatitis
Explanation

Inflammation of the liver

#5

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

Pain
Explanation

Pain

#6

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

Appendicitis
Explanation

Inflammation of the appendix

#7

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

Arthritis
Explanation

Inflammation of the joints

#8

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

Hypertension
Explanation

High blood pressure

#9

Which prefix means 'within' or 'inside'?

Endo-
Explanation

Within or inside

#10

Which suffix denotes 'surgical removal'?

-ectomy
Explanation

Surgical removal

#11

Which term describes the surgical incision into the trachea?

Tracheotomy
Explanation

Surgical incision into the trachea

#12

Which prefix means 'around' or 'surrounding'?

Peri-
Explanation

Around or surrounding

#13

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

Cystoscopy
Explanation

Viewing the interior of the bladder

#14

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

Pre-
Explanation

Before or in front of

#15

What does the term 'cardiomyopathy' refer to?

Disease of the heart muscle
Explanation

Heart muscle disease

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