Medical Terminology - Prefixes and Suffixes in Anatomy Quiz

Test your knowledge of medical prefixes and suffixes in anatomy. Discover meanings of -ectomy, -itis, -plasty, and more!

#1

Which prefix means 'within'?

peri-
intra-
inter-
sub-
#2

What does the suffix '-ectomy' mean?

Surgical removal
Inflammation
Pain
Swelling
#3

What is the meaning of the suffix '-plasty'?

Surgical repair
Necrosis
Inflammation
Swelling
#4

Which prefix means 'around'?

circum-
trans-
peri-
infra-
#5

What does the prefix 'sub-' mean?

Above
Below
Excessive
Under
#6

The suffix '-ectomy' is commonly associated with what medical procedure?

Surgical repair
Surgical removal
Puncture to withdraw fluid
Incision
#7

What prefix means 'above' or 'excessive'?

supra-
hypo-
hyper-
trans-
#8

The suffix '-itis' refers to what condition?

Pain
Inflammation
Swelling
Necrosis
#9

The suffix '-osis' typically indicates what condition?

Inflammation
Necrosis
Abnormal condition or process
Pain
#10

What does the prefix 'hemi-' signify?

Above
Half
Excessive
Under
#11

What is the meaning of the prefix 'peri-'?

Around
Within
Above
Excessive
#12

The suffix '-algia' is used to describe what condition?

Inflammation
Pain
Abnormal condition or process
Necrosis
#13

Which prefix means 'without'?

hemi-
para-
an-
dia-
#14

The suffix '-centesis' is commonly associated with what procedure?

Surgical repair
Surgical removal
Puncture to withdraw fluid
Incision
#15

What does the prefix 'hyper-' signify?

Below
Above
Half
Under
#16

What does the prefix 'neo-' mean?

Old
New
Between
Under
#17

The prefix 'ecto-' typically denotes what?

Outside
Inside
Between
Under

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