#1
What does the suffix -algia mean in medical terminology?
Pain
ExplanationSuffix -algia denotes pain.
#2
Which prefix means 'within' or 'inner'?
Endo-
ExplanationPrefix Endo- signifies 'within' or 'inner'.
#3
What does the prefix brady- mean in medical terminology?
Slow
ExplanationPrefix brady- indicates 'slow'.
#4
What is the medical term for the collarbone?
Clavicle
ExplanationThe medical term for the collarbone is clavicle.
#5
What does the prefix dys- mean in medical terminology?
Abnormal
ExplanationPrefix dys- signifies 'abnormal'.
#6
What is the medical term for the thigh bone?
Femur
ExplanationThe medical term for the thigh bone is femur.
#7
What is the medical term for the voice box?
Larynx
ExplanationThe medical term for the voice box is larynx.
#8
What does the suffix -ectomy mean?
Surgical removal
ExplanationSuffix -ectomy refers to surgical removal.
#9
Which suffix means 'condition'?
-ia
ExplanationSuffix -ia signifies 'condition'.
#10
What does the term 'hemoptysis' refer to?
Coughing up blood
ExplanationThe term 'hemoptysis' refers to coughing up blood.
#11
Which suffix means 'surgical repair'?
-plasty
ExplanationSuffix -plasty denotes 'surgical repair'.
#12
What does the term 'pyrexia' mean?
Fever
ExplanationThe term 'pyrexia' means fever.
#13
Which of the following terms means 'inflammation of the liver'?
Hepatitis
ExplanationHepatitis denotes inflammation of the liver.
#14
Which of the following is a synonym for 'superior'?
Proximal
ExplanationProximal is a synonym for 'superior'.
#15
Which of the following is a synonym for 'anterior'?
Posterior
ExplanationPosterior is a synonym for 'anterior'.
#16
Which of the following terms means 'inflammation of the stomach'?
Gastritis
ExplanationGastritis denotes inflammation of the stomach.
#17
Which of the following is a synonym for 'inferior'?
Distal
ExplanationDistal is a synonym for 'inferior'.