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Medical Terminology Prefixes, Suffixes, and Word Roots Quiz

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#1

Which of the following is a suffix meaning 'surgical repair'?

plasty

Explanation

Plasty: Surgical repair suffix

#2

What does the prefix 'sub-' mean?

Below

Explanation

Sub-: Prefix meaning below

#3

What is the meaning of the suffix '-ectomy'?

Excision

Explanation

-ectomy: Meaning excision

#4

The word root 'derm' refers to which body part?

Skin

Explanation

Derm: Refers to skin

#5

What does the suffix '-algia' indicate?

Pain

Explanation

-algia: Indicates pain

#6

What does the prefix 'hypo-' mean?

Below

Explanation

Hypo-: Prefix meaning below

#7

In medical terminology, what does the prefix 'poly-' signify?

Many

Explanation

Poly-: Signifies many

#8

In medical terminology, what does the prefix 'macro-' denote?

Large

Explanation

Macro-: Denotes large

#9

In medical terminology, what does the prefix 'micro-' denote?

Small

Explanation

Micro-: Denotes small