Medical Terminology and Root Analysis Quiz

Explore medical roots, prefixes, and suffixes with this quiz. Can you identify terms and their meanings?

#1

What does the root 'derm' refer to in medical terminology?

Bone
Skin
Heart
Muscle
#2

Which medical term refers to the surgical removal of the appendix?

Appendectomy
Hysterectomy
Gastrectomy
Nephrectomy
#3

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

Above
Below
Around
Within
#4

Which medical term refers to the abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland?

Hypoglycemia
Hyperthyroidism
Hypertension
Hypotension
#5

Which medical term refers to the abnormal condition of decreased oxygen in the blood?

Hypoxia
Hyperglycemia
Hypertension
Hypothyroidism
#6

What does the root 'cardi' signify in medical terminology?

Lung
Heart
Stomach
Brain
#7

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

Hepatitis
Arthritis
Nephritis
Gastritis
#8

What does the suffix '-itis' indicate in medical terminology?

Inflammation
Surgical removal
Excessive
Pertaining to
#9

Which term refers to the abnormal condition of high blood sugar?

Hyperglycemia
Hypoglycemia
Hypertension
Hyperthyroidism
#10

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

Arthritis
Bronchitis
Appendicitis
Gastritis
#11

What does the root 'neuro' denote in medical terminology?

Bone
Muscle
Nerve
Blood
#12

What does the root 'osteo' represent in medical terminology?

Skin
Bone
Lung
Heart
#13

What does the root 'myo' indicate in medical terminology?

Liver
Muscle
Nerve
Kidney
#14

What does the root 'myel' represent in medical terminology?

Nerve
Muscle
Bone marrow
Skin
#15

What does the root 'ophthalm' represent in medical terminology?

Eye
Ear
Nose
Mouth

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