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Medical Terminology Prefixes and Terminology Quiz

#1

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

Hyper-
Explanation

Above or excessive.

#2

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

Excessive urination
Explanation

Excessive urination.

#3

Which term refers to the surgical removal of the appendix?

Appendectomy
Explanation

Surgical removal of the appendix.

#4

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

Excision or removal
Explanation

Indicates excision or removal.

#5

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

Difficulty breathing
Explanation

Indicates difficulty breathing.

#6

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

Around
Explanation

Around or surrounding.

#7

Which term refers to inflammation of the liver?

Hepatitis
Explanation

Inflammation of the liver.

#8

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

Endo-
Explanation

Within or inner.

#9

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

Slow heartbeat
Explanation

Indicates slow heartbeat.

#10

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

Half
Explanation

Indicates half.

#11

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

Pain
Explanation

Indicates pain.

#12

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

Hypoxia
Explanation

Deficiency of oxygen in tissues and organs.

#13

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

Blood
Explanation

Indicates blood.

#14

Which term refers to the surgical removal of the uterus?

Hysterectomy
Explanation

Surgical removal of the uterus.

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