#1
Which prefix means 'above, upon'?
hyper-
ExplanationAbove, beyond, excessive, beyond normal
#2
What is the combining form for 'heart'?
cardi/o
ExplanationRelating to the heart
#3
Which suffix means 'surgical repair'?
-plasty
ExplanationSurgical repair or reconstruction
#4
The prefix 'sub-' means:
below, under
ExplanationBelow, beneath, under
#5
Which suffix means 'abnormal condition'?
-osis
ExplanationAbnormal condition, disease
#6
The prefix 'dys-' means:
bad, difficult, painful
ExplanationBad, difficult, painful, abnormal
#7
The suffix '-megaly' refers to:
enlargement
ExplanationAbnormal enlargement or increase in size
#8
What does the prefix 'peri-' mean?
around, surrounding
ExplanationAround, about, surrounding
#9
What is the combining form for 'skin'?
derm/o
ExplanationRelating to the skin
#10
The suffix '-algia' refers to:
pain
ExplanationPain, painful condition
#11
What is the combining form for 'brain'?
encephal/o
ExplanationRelating to the brain
#12
The suffix '-ectomy' refers to:
surgical removal
ExplanationSurgical removal or excision
#13
The combining form 'oste/o' refers to which body part?
bone
ExplanationRelating to bone
#14
What does the prefix 'ante-' mean?
before, in front of
ExplanationBefore, in front of, prior to
#15
What does the prefix 'micro-' mean?
small, little
ExplanationSmall, tiny, little
#16
What does the prefix 'hemi-' mean?
half
ExplanationHalf, partial, incomplete
#17
What does the prefix 'brady-' mean?
slow
ExplanationSlow, gradual, or abnormally slow