#1
What does the prefix 'micro-' mean in medical terminology?
Small
ExplanationDenotes 'small' or 'tiny' in size.
#2
Which of the following prefixes means 'within' or 'inside'?
Endo-
ExplanationIndicates 'within' or 'inside' something.
#3
What does the term 'hypertension' refer to?
High blood pressure
ExplanationRefers to elevated or high blood pressure levels.
#4
Which prefix means 'outside' or 'beyond'?
Exo-
ExplanationDenotes 'outside' or 'beyond' something.
#5
What does the term 'hemiplegia' mean?
Paralysis of one side of the body
ExplanationRefers to the paralysis affecting one side of the body.
#6
Which prefix means 'around' or 'surrounding'?
Peri-
ExplanationSignifies 'around' or 'surrounding' something.
#7
What does 'arthroscopy' mean?
Visualization of the interior of a joint
ExplanationRefers to the visual examination of the inside of a joint using a camera.
#8
Which prefix means 'beneath' or 'below'?
Sub-
ExplanationIndicates 'below,' 'beneath,' or 'underneath' something.
#9
What is the meaning of the prefix 'brady-' in medical terms?
Slow
ExplanationIndicates 'slow' or 'slowness' in function.
#10
What is the meaning of the suffix '-ectomy' in medical terminology?
Surgical removal
ExplanationDenotes 'surgical removal' or 'excision' of a specified body part or tissue.
#11
What does the suffix '-algia' mean in medical terminology?
Pain
ExplanationDenotes 'pain' or 'suffering' in a specified area of the body.