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Medical Terminology - Prefixes and Suffixes in Anatomy Quiz

#1

Which prefix means 'within'?

intra-
Explanation

Denotes 'within'.

#2

What does the suffix '-ectomy' mean?

Surgical removal
Explanation

Refers to the surgical removal of something.

#3

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

Surgical repair
Explanation

Describes surgical repair.

#4

Which prefix means 'around'?

circum-
Explanation

Indicates 'around'.

#5

What does the prefix 'sub-' mean?

Below
Explanation

Indicates 'below'.

#6

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

Surgical removal
Explanation

Commonly refers to surgical removal.

#7

What prefix means 'above' or 'excessive'?

hyper-
Explanation

Signifies 'above' or 'excessive'.

#8

The suffix '-itis' refers to what condition?

Inflammation
Explanation

Indicates inflammation.

#9

The suffix '-osis' typically indicates what condition?

Abnormal condition or process
Explanation

Denotes an abnormal condition or process.

#10

What does the prefix 'hemi-' signify?

Half
Explanation

Signifies 'half'.

#11

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

Around
Explanation

Denotes 'around'.

#12

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

Pain
Explanation

Describes pain.

#13

Which prefix means 'without'?

an-
Explanation

Means 'without'.

#14

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

Puncture to withdraw fluid
Explanation

Associated with puncturing to withdraw fluid.

#15

What does the prefix 'hyper-' signify?

Above
Explanation

Indicates 'above'.

#16

What does the prefix 'neo-' mean?

New
Explanation

Signifies 'new'.

#17

The prefix 'ecto-' typically denotes what?

Outside
Explanation

Denotes 'outside'.

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