#1
What does the prefix 'hemi-' mean in medical terminology?
Half
ExplanationDenotes 'half' or 'part'.
#2
Which of the following suffixes means 'surgical removal'?
-ectomy
ExplanationIndicates 'surgical removal' or 'excision'.
#3
What does the root 'cardi-' refer to in medical terminology?
Heart
ExplanationRefers to the 'heart' or 'cardiac' related terms.
#4
What is the meaning of the suffix '-osis' in medical terminology?
Condition
ExplanationRefers to 'condition' or 'abnormal condition'.
#5
What does the prefix 'dys-' mean in medical terminology?
Bad
ExplanationIndicates 'bad', 'difficult', or 'abnormal'.
#6
What does the suffix '-ectomy' mean in medical terminology?
Surgical removal
ExplanationRefers to 'surgical removal' or 'excision'.
#7
What is the correct breakdown of the medical term 'neurology'?
neur/o/logy
ExplanationComprises 'neur' (nerve), 'o' (combining vowel), and 'logy' (study).
#8
What does the suffix '-pathy' mean in medical terminology?
Disease
ExplanationDenotes 'disease' or 'suffering'.
#9
What is the meaning of the prefix 'endo-' in medical terminology?
Inside
ExplanationIndicates 'within' or 'inside'.
#10
Which suffix means 'inflammation'?
-itis
ExplanationDenotes 'inflammation'.
#11
Which suffix means 'process of recording'?
-graphy
ExplanationSignifies 'process of recording' or 'writing'.
#12
What does the suffix '-algia' mean in medical terminology?
Pain
ExplanationDenotes 'pain' or 'sensitivity'.
#13
Which of the following prefixes means 'above'?
Epi-
ExplanationSignifies 'above' or 'upon'.
#14
What is the correct breakdown of the medical term 'dermatologist'?
dermat/o/logist
ExplanationComprises 'dermat' (skin), 'o' (combining vowel), and 'logist' (one who studies).
#15
What is the correct breakdown of the medical term 'gastroenterology'?
gastr/o/enter/ology
ExplanationComprises 'gastr' (stomach), 'enter' (intestine), and 'ology' (study).