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Medical Terminology Components and Word Building Quiz

#1

Which medical term refers to the surgical removal of the appendix?

Appendectomy
Explanation

Surgical removal of the appendix.

#2

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

Half
Explanation

Prefix indicating 'half'.

#3

What is the medical term for inflammation of the liver?

Hepatitis
Explanation

Medical term for liver inflammation.

#4

Which suffix is commonly used to indicate a surgical procedure?

-ectomy
Explanation

Suffix indicating a surgical procedure.

#5

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

Slow
Explanation

Prefix indicating 'slow'.

#6

Which term refers to a surgical incision into the chest cavity?

Thoracotomy
Explanation

Surgical incision into the chest cavity.

#7

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

Pain
Explanation

Suffix indicating 'pain'.

#8

What does the term 'angina pectoris' refer to?

Chest pain
Explanation

Medical term for chest pain.

#9

Which suffix means 'condition of abnormal growth or development'?

-plasia
Explanation

Suffix indicating abnormal growth or development.

#10

What is the medical term for the outer layer of the skin?

Epidermis
Explanation

Medical term for the outer layer of the skin.

#11

Which suffix means 'surgical fixation'?

-rrhaphy
Explanation

Suffix indicating surgical fixation.

#12

What is the medical term for high blood pressure?

Hypertension
Explanation

Medical term for high blood pressure.

#13

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

Dissolving
Explanation

Suffix indicating 'dissolving'.

#14

Which term refers to the surgical removal of a kidney?

Nephrectomy
Explanation

Surgical removal of a kidney.

#15

What is the medical term for inflammation of the bladder?

Cystitis
Explanation

Medical term for inflammation of the bladder.

#16

Which suffix means 'surgical creation of an artificial opening'?

-ostomy
Explanation

Suffix indicating surgical creation of an artificial opening.

#17

What is the medical term for the voice box?

Larynx
Explanation

Medical term for the voice box.

#18

What is the medical term for difficulty swallowing?

Dysphagia
Explanation

Medical term for difficulty swallowing.

#19

Which prefix means 'through' or 'across'?

Trans-
Explanation

Prefix indicating 'through' or 'across'.

#20

Which term refers to a visual examination of the abdominal cavity using a laparoscope?

Laparoscopy
Explanation

Visual examination of the abdominal cavity using a laparoscope.

#21

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

False
Explanation

Prefix indicating 'false'.

#22

Which term refers to inflammation of the stomach and intestines?

Enteritis
Explanation

Term referring to inflammation of the stomach and intestines.

#23

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

Below
Explanation

Prefix indicating 'below'.

#24

What does the term 'dyspnea' refer to?

Difficulty breathing
Explanation

Term referring to difficulty breathing.

#25

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

Good
Explanation

Prefix indicating 'good'.

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