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Medical Terminology Prefixes and Roots Quiz

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#1

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

Below
Explanation

Indicates something is below normal.

#2

What does the term 'neurology' primarily focus on?

Nerves
Explanation

Study of nerves and nervous system.

#3

In the term 'endocrinology,' what does the root 'endo-' signify?

Within
Explanation

Refers to internal glands or hormones.

#4

What is the meaning of the suffix '-emia' in medical terminology?

Blood
Explanation

Related to blood or presence of blood in a particular condition.

#5

Which medical root refers to the liver?

Hepat
Explanation

Relating to the liver.

#6

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

Inflammation
Explanation

Denotes inflammation of.

#7

In the medical term 'cardiopulmonary,' what does the root 'pulmo-' refer to?

Lung
Explanation

Relating to the lungs.

#8

What is the meaning of the suffix '-ectomy' in surgical terms?

Excision
Explanation

Surgical removal or cutting out.

#9

In the term 'gastroscopy,' what does the root 'gastro-' represent?

Stomach
Explanation

Refers to the stomach.

#10

What is the meaning of the prefix 'poly-' in medical terms?

Many
Explanation

Signifies many or much.

#11

Which medical term contains the root 'osteo-'?

Orthopedics
Explanation

Branch of medicine concerned with bones and muscles.

#12

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

Against
Explanation

Opposing or counteracting.

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