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Medical Terminology and Suffix Identification Quiz

#1

What is the suffix meaning 'surgical repair'?

-plasty
Explanation

Surgical repair suffix

#2

Which suffix means 'inflammation'?

-itis
Explanation

Inflammation suffix

#3

Which suffix means 'tumor or mass'?

-oma
Explanation

Tumor or mass suffix

#4

What is the suffix indicating 'inflammation of the liver'?

-hepatitis
Explanation

Inflammation of the liver suffix

#5

Which suffix means 'abnormal condition'?

-pathy
Explanation

Abnormal condition suffix

#6

What is the suffix indicating 'surgical crushing'?

-tripsy
Explanation

Surgical crushing suffix

#7

What does the suffix '-ology' mean?

Study of
Explanation

Study of suffix

#8

Which suffix refers to 'pertaining to the heart'?

-cardia
Explanation

Pertaining to the heart suffix

#9

What does the suffix '-rrhage' signify?

Excessive flow or discharge
Explanation

Excessive flow or discharge suffix

#10

Which suffix refers to 'surgical puncture to remove fluid for diagnostic purposes'?

-centesis
Explanation

Surgical puncture suffix

#11

What does the suffix '-penia' mean?

Deficiency
Explanation

Deficiency suffix

#12

Which suffix refers to 'binding or fixation'?

-desis
Explanation

Binding or fixation suffix

#13

What is the suffix meaning 'condition of excessive thirst'?

-dipsia
Explanation

Excessive thirst condition suffix

#14

What is the suffix meaning 'surgical removal'?

-ectomy
Explanation

Surgical removal suffix

#15

What is the suffix meaning 'surgical incision'?

-tomy
Explanation

Surgical incision suffix

#16

What is the suffix meaning 'surgical removal of the appendix'?

-appendectomy
Explanation

Surgical removal of appendix suffix

#17

What is the suffix meaning 'inflammation of the skin'?

-itis
Explanation

Inflammation of the skin suffix

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