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Medical Terminology and Root Words Quiz

#1

Which root word means 'heart'?

Cardi-
Explanation

Cardi-: Pertaining to the heart.

#2

What does the suffix '-ectomy' mean?

Surgical removal
Explanation

-ectomy: Surgical removal of a specified body part.

#3

Which root word means 'skin'?

Derm-
Explanation

Derm-: Pertaining to the skin.

#4

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

Inflammation
Explanation

-itis: Denotes inflammation.

#5

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

Below
Explanation

Hypo-: Denotes deficiency or below normal.

#6

The term 'hepatitis' refers to inflammation of which organ?

Liver
Explanation

Hepatitis: Inflammation of the liver.

#7

The term 'osteoporosis' refers to a condition related to which body part?

Bones
Explanation

Osteoporosis: A condition characterized by weakening of bones.

#8

What does the prefix 'hemi-' indicate?

Half
Explanation

Hemi-: Denotes half or partial.

#9

A 'neurologist' specializes in treating disorders related to which organ?

Brain
Explanation

Neurologist: Focuses on disorders of the nervous system, especially the brain.

#10

The term 'dermatitis' refers to an inflammation of which part of the body?

Skin
Explanation

Dermatitis: Inflammation of the skin.

#11

Which of the following suffixes means 'tumor'?

-oma
Explanation

-oma: Denotes a tumor or swelling.

#12

A 'pulmonologist' specializes in treating disorders related to which organ?

Lungs
Explanation

Pulmonologist: Specializes in lung disorders.

#13

A 'gastroenterologist' primarily deals with disorders related to which body system?

Digestive system
Explanation

Gastroenterologist: Specializes in digestive system disorders.

#14

A 'hemorrhage' is characterized by which medical condition?

Bleeding
Explanation

Hemorrhage: Excessive bleeding.

#15

What does the root word 'cephal-' refer to?

Head
Explanation

Cephal-: Pertaining to the head.

#16

What does the root word 'ophthalm-' refer to?

Eye
Explanation

Ophthalm-: Pertaining to the eye.

#17

What does the root word 'gastr-' refer to?

Stomach
Explanation

Gastr-: Pertaining to the stomach.

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