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Medical Terminology and Roots Quiz

#1

What does the prefix 'hyper-' usually denote in medical terminology?

Above normal
Explanation

Denotes above normal levels or excessive

#2

What is the medical term for inflammation of the liver?

Hepatitis
Explanation

Inflammation of the liver

#3

Which root word means 'skin' in medical terminology?

Derm-
Explanation

Root word referring to skin

#4

What does the prefix 'brady-' usually indicate in medical terms?

Slow
Explanation

Denotes slowness or decreased rate

#5

What does the prefix 'hypo-' usually indicate in medical terminology?

Below normal
Explanation

Denotes below normal levels or deficiency

#6

The term 'myocardial infarction' refers to a medical condition commonly known as?

Heart attack
Explanation

Medical condition involving blockage of blood flow to the heart

#7

Which suffix is commonly used to indicate 'surgical removal'?

-ectomy
Explanation

Suffix indicating surgical removal or excision

#8

The term 'arthroscopy' refers to the examination of which part of the body?

Joints
Explanation

Examination of joints using an endoscope

#9

The term 'pneumonia' refers to the inflammation of which organ?

Lung
Explanation

Inflammation of the lung tissue

#10

What does the suffix '-algia' usually indicate in medical terms?

Pain
Explanation

Suffix indicating pain

#11

Which of the following suffixes commonly denotes 'inflammation'?

-itis
Explanation

Suffix indicating inflammation

#12

The term 'encephalitis' refers to the inflammation of which organ?

Brain
Explanation

Inflammation of the brain tissue

#13

What is the medical term for 'high blood pressure'?

Hypertension
Explanation

Medical condition of high blood pressure

#14

Which of the following terms refers to the study of tissues?

Histology
Explanation

Study of tissues under the microscope

#15

What is the medical term for 'inflammation of the appendix'?

Appendicitis
Explanation

Inflammation of the appendix

#16

What is the medical term for 'inflammation of the stomach'?

Gastritis
Explanation

Inflammation of the stomach lining

#17

What is the medical term for 'inflammation of the bladder'?

Cystitis
Explanation

Inflammation of the bladder

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