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Medical Suffixes and their Meanings Quiz

#1

Which suffix is commonly used to denote inflammation?

-itis
Explanation

Denotes inflammation.

#2

What does the suffix '-ology' refer to?

Study of
Explanation

Refers to the study of.

#3

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

Destruction or breakdown
Explanation

Refers to destruction or breakdown.

#4

Which medical suffix is commonly associated with pain?

-algia
Explanation

Commonly associated with pain.

#5

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

Surgical puncture to remove fluid
Explanation

Refers to surgical puncture to remove fluid.

#6

What does the suffix '-ectomy' mean?

Surgical removal
Explanation

Refers to surgical removal.

#7

Which medical suffix indicates a process or action?

-ation
Explanation

Indicates a process or action.

#8

Which suffix indicates a state or condition?

-osis
Explanation

Indicates a state or condition.

#9

What is the meaning of the suffix '-megaly'?

Enlargement
Explanation

Refers to enlargement.

#10

Which suffix denotes a condition of deficient or decreased oxygen in tissues?

-oxia
Explanation

Denotes deficient or decreased oxygen in tissues.

#11

What is the meaning of the suffix '-pathy'?

Disease or disorder
Explanation

Refers to a disease or disorder.

#12

Which suffix denotes a condition of abnormal growth or development?

-megaly
Explanation

Denotes abnormal growth or development.

#13

Which medical suffix denotes a fear or aversion?

-phobia
Explanation

Denotes fear or aversion.

#14

What does the suffix '-rrhea' mean?

Flow or discharge
Explanation

Refers to flow or discharge.

#15

Which medical suffix indicates a surgical incision or cutting?

-otomy
Explanation

Indicates surgical incision or cutting.

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