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Medical Terminology Prefixes and Combining Forms Quiz

#1

Which prefix means 'above' or 'excessive'?

Hyper-
Explanation

Hyper- signifies 'above' or 'excessive'.

#2

What does the combining form 'cardi/o' refer to?

Heart
Explanation

'Cardi/o' pertains to the heart.

#3

What does the combining form 'dermat/o' pertain to?

Skin
Explanation

'Dermat/o' pertains to the skin.

#4

Which prefix denotes 'outside' or 'beyond'?

Para-
Explanation

Para- signifies 'outside' or 'beyond'.

#5

What is the meaning of the combining form 'cephal/o'?

Head
Explanation

'Cephal/o' refers to the head.

#6

Which prefix indicates 'half' or 'partial'?

Semi-
Explanation

Semi- indicates 'half' or 'partial'.

#7

Which of the following prefixes means 'within' or 'inside'?

Endo-
Explanation

Endo- denotes 'within' or 'inside'.

#8

What is the meaning of the combining form 'osteo-'?

Bone
Explanation

'Osteo-' refers to bone.

#9

What is the meaning of the combining form 'hepat/o'?

Liver
Explanation

'Hepat/o' refers to the liver.

#10

Which prefix signifies 'deficient' or 'below normal'?

Hypo-
Explanation

Hypo- signifies 'deficient' or 'below normal'.

#11

What does the combining form 'nephr/o' refer to?

Kidney
Explanation

'Nephr/o' refers to the kidney.

#12

Which prefix means 'within' or 'inner'?

Endo-
Explanation

Endo- signifies 'within' or 'inner'.

#13

Which prefix indicates 'around' or 'surrounding'?

Peri-
Explanation

Peri- signifies 'around' or 'surrounding'.

#14

What does the prefix 'peri-' mean?

Around
Explanation

The prefix 'peri-' means 'around'.

#15

What does the prefix 'brady-' signify?

Slow
Explanation

The prefix 'brady-' signifies 'slow'.

#16

What does the prefix 'eu-' mean?

Good
Explanation

The prefix 'eu-' means 'good'.

#17

What does the prefix 'mal-' mean?

Bad
Explanation

The prefix 'mal-' means 'bad'.

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