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Medical Terminology and Prefixes Quiz

#1

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

Small
Explanation

Denotes 'small' or 'tiny' in size.

#2

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

Endo-
Explanation

Indicates 'within' or 'inside' something.

#3

What does the term 'hypertension' refer to?

High blood pressure
Explanation

Refers to elevated or high blood pressure levels.

#4

Which prefix means 'outside' or 'beyond'?

Exo-
Explanation

Denotes 'outside' or 'beyond' something.

#5

What does the term 'hemiplegia' mean?

Paralysis of one side of the body
Explanation

Refers to the paralysis affecting one side of the body.

#6

Which prefix means 'around' or 'surrounding'?

Peri-
Explanation

Signifies 'around' or 'surrounding' something.

#7

What does 'arthroscopy' mean?

Visualization of the interior of a joint
Explanation

Refers to the visual examination of the inside of a joint using a camera.

#8

Which prefix means 'beneath' or 'below'?

Sub-
Explanation

Indicates 'below,' 'beneath,' or 'underneath' something.

#9

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

Slow
Explanation

Indicates 'slow' or 'slowness' in function.

#10

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

Surgical removal
Explanation

Denotes 'surgical removal' or 'excision' of a specified body part or tissue.

#11

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

Pain
Explanation

Denotes 'pain' or 'suffering' in a specified area of the body.

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