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Medical Terminology Prefixes and Suffixes Quiz

#1

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

Against
Explanation

Opposition or counteraction

#2

Which suffix is commonly used to indicate inflammation in medical terms?

-itis
Explanation

Inflammation

#3

Which term refers to the study of the heart and its diseases?

Cardiology
Explanation

Study of heart diseases

#4

Which term refers to the study of the nervous system and its disorders?

Neurology
Explanation

Study of nervous system and its disorders

#5

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

Below
Explanation

Deficiency or low level

#6

Which term refers to the surgical removal of the appendix?

Appendectomy
Explanation

Surgical excision of the appendix

#7

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

Difficult
Explanation

Abnormal or difficult

#8

Which suffix is commonly used to indicate a condition or state in medical terms?

-osis
Explanation

Abnormal condition or disease

#9

What does the suffix '-oma' commonly indicate in medical terminology?

Tumor or mass
Explanation

Tumor or abnormal growth

#10

Which prefix is used to indicate excessive or increased activity in medical terms?

Hyper-
Explanation

Excessive or above normal level

#11

In medical terminology, what does the suffix '-algia' indicate?

Pain
Explanation

Painful condition

#12

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

Many
Explanation

Many or much

#13

Which term refers to the surgical repair of a joint?

Arthroplasty
Explanation

Surgical reconstruction of a joint

#14

In medical terminology, what does the suffix '-rrhaphy' indicate?

Binding or suturing
Explanation

Surgical suturing or stitching

#15

In medical terminology, what does the suffix '-ectomy' mean?

Surgical removal
Explanation

Surgical excision or removal

#16

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

Within
Explanation

Inside or within

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