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Medical Terminology and Suffix Meanings Quiz

#1

Which suffix means 'pertaining to'?

–al
Explanation

Suffix '-al' indicates 'pertaining to.'

#2

What does the suffix '-ectomy' mean?

Surgical removal
Explanation

The suffix '-ectomy' means 'surgical removal.'

#3

Which suffix means 'inflammation'?

–itis
Explanation

Suffix '-itis' means 'inflammation.'

#4

The suffix '-algia' refers to:

Pain
Explanation

The suffix '-algia' refers to 'pain.'

#5

Which suffix means 'surgical repair'?

–plasty
Explanation

Suffix '-plasty' means 'surgical repair.'

#6

What is the meaning of the suffix '-emia'?

Blood condition
Explanation

The suffix '-emia' means 'blood condition.'

#7

The suffix '-pathy' indicates:

Disease
Explanation

The suffix '-pathy' indicates 'disease.'

#8

What does the suffix '-osis' generally indicate?

Abnormal condition
Explanation

The suffix '-osis' generally indicates an 'abnormal condition.'

#9

What does the suffix '-plasty' mean?

Surgical repair
Explanation

The suffix '-plasty' means 'surgical repair.'

#10

The suffix '-lysis' refers to:

Breaking down
Explanation

The suffix '-lysis' refers to 'breaking down.'

#11

What does the suffix '-rrhea' mean?

Flow
Explanation

The suffix '-rrhea' means 'flow.'

#12

The suffix '-graphy' refers to:

Process of recording
Explanation

Suffix '-graphy' refers to the 'process of recording.'

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