Medical Terminology Prefixes and Terminology Quiz

Test your knowledge of medical terminology prefixes, suffixes, and meanings with this quiz. Explore terms like polyuria, peri-, bradycardia, -ectomy, -algia, and more.

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Which prefix means 'above, excessive, or increased' in medical terminology?

Hypo-

Hyper-

Dys-

Sub-

What does the term 'polyuria' refer to in medical terminology?

Excessive sweating

Excessive thirst

Excessive urination

Excessive hunger

Which term refers to the surgical removal of the appendix?

Appendectomy

Appendicitis

Appendicular

Appendicularia

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

Incision

Excision or removal

Puncture

Fixation

What does the term 'dyspnea' mean in medical terminology?

Difficulty breathing

Rapid breathing

Absence of breathing

Deep breathing

What is the meaning of the prefix 'peri-' in medical terminology?

Under

Around

Before

Within

Which term refers to inflammation of the liver?

Hepatitis

Nephritis

Gastritis

Myocarditis

Which prefix means 'within' or 'inner' in medical terminology?

Endo-

Ecto-

Exo-

Ento-

What does the term 'bradycardia' indicate in medical terminology?

Fast heartbeat

Slow heartbeat

Irregular heartbeat

No heartbeat

#10

What is the meaning of the prefix 'hemi-' in medical terminology?

Half

Full

Double

Triple

#11

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

Pain

Inflammation

Bleeding

Swelling

#12

Which term refers to a deficiency of oxygen in tissues and organs?

Anemia

Hypoxia

Cyanosis

Hypertension

#13

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

Blood

Inflammation

Swelling

Pain

#14

Which term refers to the surgical removal of the uterus?

Hysterectomy

Hysteroscopy

Hysterotomy

Hysterorrhexis