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Medical Terminology and Suffixes Quiz

#1

Which suffix means 'inflammation of'?

itis
Explanation

Inflammation.

#2

The suffix '-ectomy' refers to what action?

Surgical removal
Explanation

Surgical removal.

#3

The suffix '-emia' is related to which of the following?

Blood condition
Explanation

Blood condition.

#4

What does the suffix '-osis' typically indicate?

Abnormal condition
Explanation

Abnormal condition.

#5

The suffix '-rrhaphy' in medical terminology typically refers to what?

Surgical repair
Explanation

Surgical repair.

#6

What does the suffix '-rrhea' commonly indicate?

Discharge
Explanation

Discharge.

#7

What does the suffix '-algia' typically indicate?

Pain
Explanation

Pain.

#8

The suffix '-plasty' is commonly associated with which medical procedure?

Surgical repair
Explanation

Surgical repair.

#9

The suffix '-megaly' is associated with which meaning?

Enlargement
Explanation

Enlargement.

#10

The suffix '-centesis' typically refers to which medical procedure?

Surgical puncture
Explanation

Surgical puncture.

#11

The suffix '-scopy' refers to what medical procedure?

Visual examination
Explanation

Visual examination.

#12

Which suffix refers to 'cutting into' or 'incision'?

Otomy
Explanation

Cutting into or incision.

#13

Which of the following suffixes refers to 'surgical incision'?

Otomy
Explanation

Surgical incision.

#14

What does the suffix '-pathy' imply?

Disease
Explanation

Disease.

#15

The suffix '-stenosis' is associated with which meaning?

Narrowing
Explanation

Narrowing.

#16

The suffix '-cele' refers to which medical condition?

Protrusion
Explanation

Protrusion.

#17

The suffix '-lysis' is associated with which meaning?

Dissolution
Explanation

Dissolution.

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