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Medical Terminology Prefixes, Suffixes, and Word Forms Quiz

#1

What does the prefix 'hemi-' mean in medical terminology?

Half
Explanation

Denotes 'half' or 'partial'.

#2

Which suffix means 'inflammation'?

-itis
Explanation

Indicates 'inflammation'.

#3

Which suffix means 'pertaining to'?

-al
Explanation

Denotes 'pertaining to'.

#4

What is the prefix meaning 'within'?

Intra-
Explanation

Signifies 'within' or 'inside'.

#5

What does the term 'bradycardia' mean?

Slow heart rate
Explanation

Refers to 'slow heart rate'.

#6

Which prefix means 'through' or 'across'?

Trans-
Explanation

Signifies 'through' or 'across'.

#7

What does the term 'hyperglycemia' refer to?

High blood sugar
Explanation

Refers to 'elevated blood sugar levels'.

#8

Which suffix means 'condition of'?

-osis
Explanation

Indicates 'condition of' or 'abnormal condition'.

#9

What does the suffix '-rrhaphy' mean?

Suture
Explanation

Indicates 'surgical suturing'.

#10

What does the prefix 'neo-' mean?

New
Explanation

Denotes 'new' or 'recent'.

#11

What does the prefix 'sub-' mean?

Below
Explanation

Denotes 'below' or 'under'.

#12

What does the prefix 'peri-' mean?

Around
Explanation

Denotes 'around' or 'surrounding'.

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