Medical Terminology Root Words and Abbreviations Quiz

Quiz on medical terminology covering roots, abbreviations, and definitions. Test your understanding of cardi, CNS, -itis, MRI, hypo-, derm, ABG, -ectomy, ENT, EMR, -ology, PT, sub-, and more.

#1

What does the root word 'cardi' refer to in medical terminology?

Liver
Heart
Lungs
Kidneys
#2

In the medical abbreviation 'CNS,' what does 'CNS' stand for?

Central Nervous System
Cardiovascular System
Circulatory Nervous System
Cellular Neurological System
#3

What is the purpose of the prefix 'hypo-' in medical terminology?

Above
Below
Around
Within
#4

In the medical term 'dermatitis,' what does the root word 'derm' refer to?

Bone
Skin
Blood
Muscle
#5

What does the term 'polydipsia' refer to in medical terminology?

Excessive thirst
Excessive hunger
Excessive urination
Excessive sweating
#6

In the medical term 'osteoporosis,' what does the root word 'osteo' refer to?

Bone
Skin
Heart
Lungs
#7

What does the suffix '-itis' indicate in medical terminology?

Inflammation
Pain
Swelling
Infection
#8

Which of the following medical terms refers to the process of listening to sounds within the body using a stethoscope?

Palpation
Auscultation
Biopsy
Endoscopy
#9

What does the abbreviation 'ABG' stand for in the context of medical tests?

Arterial Blood Gas
Aortic Blood Glucose
Alkaline Blood Gas
Antibiotic Blood Group
#10

Which medical term refers to the removal of a part or the whole of the lung?

Lobectomy
Pneumonectomy
Tracheostomy
Bronchoscopy
#11

What does the abbreviation 'ENT' stand for in medical specialties?

Emergency and Neurology Treatment
Endocrinology and Nephrology Team
Ear, Nose, and Throat
Epidemiology and Nutrition Therapy
#12

Which medical term is used to describe the surgical removal of the appendix?

Appendectomy
Cholecystectomy
Nephrectomy
Colectomy
#13

In the medical abbreviation 'MRI,' what does 'MRI' stand for?

Magnetic Radiation Imaging
Medical Radioactive Imaging
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Microscopic Radiology Investigation
#14

What does the suffix '-ectomy' indicate in surgical terminology?

Incision
Removal
Repair
Exploration
#15

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

Before
Around
After
Within
#16

What does the suffix '-ology' indicate in medical terminology?

Pain
Study of
Inflammation
Swelling
#17

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

Above
Below
Around
Within

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