Medical Terminology and Prefixes Quiz

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#1

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

Large
Small
Middle
Fast
#2

Which of the following prefixes means 'within' or 'inside'?

Exo-
Endo-
Epi-
Hypo-
#3

What does the term 'hypertension' refer to?

Low blood pressure
High blood pressure
Irregular heartbeat
Insufficient blood flow
#4

Which prefix means 'outside' or 'beyond'?

Exo-
Endo-
Epi-
Hypo-
#5

What does the term 'hemiplegia' mean?

Paralysis of one side of the body
Paralysis of both arms
Paralysis of the lower limbs
Paralysis of the face
#6

Which prefix means 'around' or 'surrounding'?

Peri-
Hyper-
Dia-
Meta-
#7

What does 'arthroscopy' mean?

Surgical repair of a joint
Visualization of the interior of a joint
Inflammation of a joint
Pain in a joint
#8

Which prefix means 'beneath' or 'below'?

Peri-
Hyper-
Sub-
Meta-
#9

What is the meaning of the prefix 'brady-' in medical terms?

Fast
Slow
Middle
Before
#10

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

Inflammation
Surgical removal
Enlargement
Pain
#11

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

Inflammation
Pain
Surgical repair
Abnormal condition

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