#1
What does the prefix 'neo-' mean in medical terminology?
New
ExplanationIndicates 'new' or 'recent'.
#2
Which of the following suffixes means 'surgical repair'?
-plasty
ExplanationIndicates 'surgical repair' or 'reconstruction'.
#3
What is the meaning of the suffix '-emia' in medical terminology?
Condition of the blood
ExplanationRefers to a 'condition of the blood'.
#4
What does the root 'derm-' mean in medical terminology?
Skin
ExplanationRelates to the 'skin'.
#5
What does the prefix 'arthro-' mean in medical terminology?
Joint
ExplanationRelates to 'joints'.
#6
What is the meaning of the root 'cardi-' in medical terminology?
Heart
ExplanationRelates to the 'heart'.
#7
Which of the following is a correct definition of the term 'ophthalmologist'?
Specialist in eye diseases
ExplanationExpert in treating eye disorders.
#8
Which of the following is a correct definition of the term 'endocrinology'?
Study of the endocrine system
ExplanationThe branch of medicine concerned with hormones and glands.
#9
What is the definition of the term 'gastroenteritis'?
Inflammation of the stomach and intestines
ExplanationInflammation of the digestive tract.
#10
Which term refers to the surgical removal of the uterus?
Hysterectomy
ExplanationSurgical removal of the uterus.
#11
What does the prefix 'hemi-' signify in medical terminology?
Half
ExplanationDenotes 'half' or 'partial'.