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Medical Terminology and Suffix "oma" Quiz

#1

Which medical term refers to the removal of the uterus?

Hysterectomy
Explanation

Removal of the uterus.

#2

What does the suffix 'oma' typically indicate in medical terminology?

Tumor or mass
Explanation

Indicates a tumor or mass.

#3

Which condition is characterized by the abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland?

Goiter
Explanation

Abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland.

#4

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

Inflammation
Explanation

Indicates inflammation.

#5

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

Gastritis
Explanation

Inflammation of the lining of the stomach.

#6

Which term refers to the study of cells?

Cytology
Explanation

Study of cells.

#7

What is the medical term for the abnormal hardening of a tissue or organ?

Sclerosis
Explanation

Abnormal hardening of tissue or organ.

#8

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

New
Explanation

Means new.

#9

Which term refers to the surgical removal of a limb?

Amputation
Explanation

Surgical removal of a limb.

#10

In the term 'encephalopathy,' what does the root 'encephal' refer to?

Brain
Explanation

Root 'encephal' refers to the brain.

#11

In the term 'bronchitis,' what does the suffix 'itis' indicate?

Inflammation
Explanation

Indicates inflammation.

#12

In the term 'dermatitis,' what does the root 'derm' signify?

Skin
Explanation

Root 'derm' signifies skin.

#13

What is the medical term for the surgical repair of a joint?

Arthroplasty
Explanation

Surgical repair of a joint.

#14

What is the meaning of the prefix 'pseudo-' in medical terminology?

False
Explanation

Prefix 'pseudo-' means false.

#15

Which term refers to the surgical removal of the gallbladder?

Cholecystectomy
Explanation

Surgical removal of the gallbladder.

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