Medical Terminology and Word Analysis Quiz

Challenge yourself with this medical terminology quiz! Test your understanding of prefixes, suffixes, and terms related to various medical conditions.

#1

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

Above
Half
Below
Across
#2

Which term refers to the inflammation of the liver?

Nephritis
Hepatitis
Arthritis
Gastritis
#3

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

Hepatitis
Arthritis
Bronchitis
Appendicitis
#4

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

Slow
Fast
Above
Below
#5

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

True
False
Half
Above
#6

Which of the following is the medical term for 'abnormal heart rhythm'?

Bradycardia
Tachycardia
Arrhythmia
Aneurysm
#7

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

Encephalitis
Neuritis
Meningitis
Cerebritis
#8

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

One
Few
Many
None
#9

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

Gastroitis
Gastritis
Enteritis
Colitis
#10

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

Within
Below
Above
Around
#11

What is the medical term for 'low blood sugar'?

Hyperglycemia
Hypoglycemia
Hypercalcemia
Hypocalcemia
#12

What does the suffix '-ectomy' mean in medical terminology?

Inflammation
Pain
Surgical removal
Condition of
#13

Which of the following is the medical term for 'inflammation of the bladder'?

Hepatitis
Nephritis
Cystitis
Appendicitis
#14

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

Inflammation
Pain
Surgical removal
Condition of
#15

What is the medical term for 'painful menstruation'?

Menopause
Dysmenorrhea
Amenorrhea
Endometriosis
#16

What does the suffix '-ology' mean in medical terminology?

Study of
Inflammation
Pain
Surgical removal
#17

Which of the following is the medical term for 'difficulty swallowing'?

Dysphagia
Aphasia
Dysarthria
Anosmia
#18

What does the suffix '-malacia' mean in medical terminology?

Hardening
Inflammation
Softening
Surgical removal
#19

Which of the following is the medical term for 'inflammation of the appendix'?

Hepatitis
Appendicitis
Nephritis
Gastritis
#20

What does the suffix '-rrhaphy' mean in medical terminology?

Surgical removal
Condition of
Suture
Pain
#21

Which of the following is the medical term for 'difficulty breathing'?

Dyspnea
Apnea
Hypoxia
Tachypnea
#22

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

Nephritis
Hepatitis
Arthritis
Gastritis
#23

Which of the following is the medical term for 'excessive thirst'?

Polydipsia
Polyuria
Polyphagia
Polyglobulia
#24

Which of the following is the medical term for 'abnormal softening of a gland'?

Adenitis
Adenoma
Adenomalacia
Adenocarcinoma
#25

Which of the following is the medical term for 'painful urination'?

Hematuria
Polyuria
Dysuria
Oliguria

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