Medical Terminology and Word Suffixes Quiz

Test your knowledge of medical terminology suffixes and meanings with this quiz. From '-ectomy' to '-algia,' challenge yourself now!

#1

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

Inflammation
Surgical removal
Condition of
Pain
#2

Which of the following medical terms refers to inflammation of the liver?

Gastritis
Hepatitis
Nephritis
Appendicitis
#3

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

Above
Below
Around
Within
#4

Which of the following medical terms refers to the surgical repair of a joint?

Arthrotomy
Arthroplasty
Arthralgia
Arthritis
#5

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

Many
None
Single
Few
#6

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

Pain
Inflammation
Tumor
Numbness
#7

What is the meaning of the medical term 'tachycardia'?

Slow heart rate
High blood pressure
Fast heart rate
Irregular heartbeat
#8

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

Inflammation
Pain
Surgical removal
Condition of
#9

What is the meaning of the medical term 'myalgia'?

Pain in a muscle or muscles
Inflammation of a muscle
Surgical removal of a muscle
Condition of muscle weakness
#10

What is the meaning of the medical term 'dyspnea'?

Difficulty breathing
Abnormal heart rate
Abnormal blood pressure
Irregular heartbeat
#11

In the medical term 'arthroscopy,' what does the root word 'arthro' refer to?

Bone
Muscle
Joint
Skin
#12

In the medical term 'neurology,' what does the root word 'neuro' refer to?

Blood
Bone
Muscle
Nerve
#13

In the medical term 'gastrectomy,' what does the root word 'gastr' refer to?

Liver
Stomach
Heart
Kidney
#14

In the medical term 'encephalitis,' what does the root word 'encephal' refer to?

Liver
Stomach
Brain
Kidney
#15

In the medical term 'dermatitis,' what does the root word 'derm' refer to?

Liver
Stomach
Skin
Kidney

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