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Medical Terminology and Word Suffixes Quiz

#1

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

Surgical removal
Explanation

Surgical removal

#2

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

Hepatitis
Explanation

Inflammation of the liver

#3

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

Below
Explanation

Below

#4

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

Arthroplasty
Explanation

Surgical repair of a joint

#5

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

Many
Explanation

Many

#6

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

Pain
Explanation

Pain

#7

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

Fast heart rate
Explanation

Fast heart rate

#8

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

Inflammation
Explanation

Inflammation

#9

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

Pain in a muscle or muscles
Explanation

Pain in a muscle or muscles

#10

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

Difficulty breathing
Explanation

Difficulty breathing

#11

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

Joint
Explanation

Joint

#12

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

Nerve
Explanation

Nerve

#13

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

Stomach
Explanation

Stomach

#14

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

Brain
Explanation

Brain

#15

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

Skin
Explanation

Skin

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