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Medical Terminology Suffixes and Conditions Quiz

#1

Which suffix means 'inflammation'?

-itis
Explanation

Suffix indicating inflammation.

#2

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

Hypertension
Explanation

Medical term denoting high blood pressure.

#3

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

-itis
Explanation

Suffix indicating joint inflammation.

#4

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

Bronchitis
Explanation

Medical term for bronchial tube inflammation.

#5

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

Gastritis
Explanation

Medical term for stomach inflammation.

#6

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

-cystitis
Explanation

Suffix indicating bladder inflammation.

#7

Which condition is characterized by difficulty breathing?

Dyspnea
Explanation

Condition involving difficulty breathing.

#8

What is the suffix meaning 'surgical removal'?

-ectomy
Explanation

Suffix indicating surgical removal.

#9

What does the suffix '-emia' refer to?

Blood condition
Explanation

Suffix indicating a blood condition.

#10

Which term describes 'abnormal enlargement of the heart'?

Cardiomegaly
Explanation

Term for abnormal heart enlargement.

#11

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

Hypoglycemia
Explanation

Condition involving low blood sugar levels.

#12

Which suffix means 'condition of abnormal softening'?

-malacia
Explanation

Suffix indicating abnormal softening condition.

#13

Which term refers to 'inflammation of the liver'?

Hepatitis
Explanation

Medical term for liver inflammation.

#14

What does the term 'arthroscopy' mean?

Visual examination of a joint
Explanation

Term denoting visual joint examination.

#15

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

-lithiasis
Explanation

Suffix indicating gallstone presence.

#16

What does the term 'nephrolithiasis' refer to?

Presence of kidney stones
Explanation

Term indicating the presence of kidney stones.

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