Medical Terminology and Word Structure Quiz

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#1

Which term refers to inflammation of the liver?

Nephritis
Hepatitis
Pneumonia
Arthritis
#2

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

Above or excessive
Below or deficient
Around or near
Outside or outward
#3

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

Around or near
Half
Before or in front of
After or behind
#4

Which term refers to a specialist in the study of tumors?

Oncologist
Hematologist
Pathologist
Radiologist
#5

Which term refers to the study of the heart?

Cardiology
Hematology
Neurology
Endocrinology
#6

Which suffix means 'surgical removal'?

-ectomy
-itis
-ology
-plasty
#7

What is the medical term for 'high blood pressure'?

Hypotension
Hypertension
Hypothermia
Hypoglycemia
#8

Which term describes the surgical puncture of the abdominal cavity to remove fluid?

Laparoscopy
Laparotomy
Laparocentesis
Laparoplasty
#9

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

Myalgia
Osteoporosis
Arthritis
Tendonitis
#10

Which term describes the surgical repair of a blood vessel?

Angioplasty
Angiogram
Angiectomy
Angiogenesis
#11

What is the medical term for the voice box?

Trachea
Pharynx
Larynx
Epiglottis

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