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Medical Terminology Prefixes, Combining Forms, and Suffixes Quiz

#1

Which prefix means 'above, upon'?

hyper-
Explanation

Above, beyond, excessive, beyond normal

#2

What is the combining form for 'heart'?

cardi/o
Explanation

Relating to the heart

#3

Which suffix means 'surgical repair'?

-plasty
Explanation

Surgical repair or reconstruction

#4

The prefix 'sub-' means:

below, under
Explanation

Below, beneath, under

#5

Which suffix means 'abnormal condition'?

-osis
Explanation

Abnormal condition, disease

#6

The prefix 'dys-' means:

bad, difficult, painful
Explanation

Bad, difficult, painful, abnormal

#7

Which suffix means 'process of recording'?

-graphy
Explanation

Process of recording or imaging

#8

The prefix 'endo-' means:

inside, within
Explanation

Inside, within, internal

#9

Which suffix means 'condition of excessive thirst'?

-dipsia
Explanation

Condition of excessive thirst

#10

The prefix 'peri-' means:

around, surrounding
Explanation

Around, about, surrounding

#11

The suffix '-megaly' refers to:

enlargement
Explanation

Abnormal enlargement or increase in size

#12

What does the prefix 'peri-' mean?

around, surrounding
Explanation

Around, about, surrounding

#13

What is the combining form for 'skin'?

derm/o
Explanation

Relating to the skin

#14

The suffix '-algia' refers to:

pain
Explanation

Pain, painful condition

#15

What is the combining form for 'brain'?

encephal/o
Explanation

Relating to the brain

#16

The suffix '-ectomy' refers to:

surgical removal
Explanation

Surgical removal or excision

#17

What is the combining form for 'blood'?

hem/o
Explanation

Relating to blood

#18

The suffix '-phobia' refers to:

fear
Explanation

Fear, aversion, or strong dislike

#19

What is the combining form for 'muscle'?

my/o
Explanation

Relating to muscle

#20

The suffix '-penia' refers to:

deficiency
Explanation

Deficiency, decrease in number or amount

#21

The combining form 'oste/o' refers to which body part?

bone
Explanation

Relating to bone

#22

What does the prefix 'ante-' mean?

before, in front of
Explanation

Before, in front of, prior to

#23

What does the prefix 'micro-' mean?

small, little
Explanation

Small, tiny, little

#24

What does the prefix 'hemi-' mean?

half
Explanation

Half, partial, incomplete

#25

What does the prefix 'brady-' mean?

slow
Explanation

Slow, gradual, or abnormally slow

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