Medical Terminology Suffixes and Conditions Quiz

Test your knowledge of medical terminology with this quiz covering suffixes and common conditions. Learn key terms in healthcare.

#1

Which suffix means 'inflammation'?

-ectomy
-algia
-itis
-osis
#2

What is the medical term for 'high blood pressure'?

Hypotension
Hypertension
Hyperthermia
Hypoglycemia
#3

What is the suffix meaning 'inflammation of a joint'?

-pathy
-algia
-itis
-osis
#4

What is the medical term for 'inflammation of the bronchial tubes'?

Bronchitis
Pneumonia
Emphysema
Pleurisy
#5

What is the medical term for 'inflammation of the stomach'?

Gastritis
Enteritis
Colitis
Appendicitis
#6

What is the suffix meaning 'inflammation of the bladder'?

-plasty
-itis
-osis
-cystitis
#7

Which condition is characterized by difficulty breathing?

Dysphagia
Dysuria
Dyspnea
Dyspepsia
#8

What is the suffix meaning 'surgical removal'?

-plasty
-ectomy
-ostomy
-otomy
#9

What does the suffix '-emia' refer to?

Pain
Inflammation
Blood condition
Tumor
#10

Which term describes 'abnormal enlargement of the heart'?

Cardiomegaly
Hepatomegaly
Neuropathy
Myopathy
#11

Which condition is characterized by 'abnormally low levels of blood sugar'?

Hyperglycemia
Hypoglycemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
#12

Which suffix means 'condition of abnormal softening'?

-algia
-malacia
-phobia
-plasty
#13

Which term refers to 'inflammation of the liver'?

Nephritis
Gastritis
Hepatitis
Colitis
#14

What does the term 'arthroscopy' mean?

Surgical repair of a joint
Visual examination of a joint
Inflammation of a joint
Pain in a joint
#15

Which suffix means 'condition of formation or presence of gallstones'?

-iasis
-osis
-lithiasis
-ectasis
#16

What does the term 'nephrolithiasis' refer to?

Inflammation of the kidneys
Presence of kidney stones
Enlargement of the kidneys
Infection of the kidneys

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