Medical Terminology Suffixes Quiz

Explore the meanings of medical suffixes like -ectomy, -itis, -pathy, and more. Take the quiz now to assess your understanding!

#1

What does the suffix '-ectomy' mean in medical terminology?

Inflammation
Surgical removal
Condition of
Pertaining to
#2

Which of the following terms means 'surgical repair'?

-malacia
-megaly
-plasty
-algia
#3

What does the suffix '-emia' refer to in medical terminology?

Excessive vomiting
Pertaining to the blood
Inflammation
Abnormal condition
#4

The suffix '-rrhaphy' is associated with which medical procedure?

Surgical fixation
Pertaining to the nose
Surgical incision
Surgical puncture
#5

The suffix '-lysis' in medical terminology commonly indicates:

Surgical puncture
Destruction
Development
Inflammation
#6

What does the suffix '-oma' signify in medical terminology?

Tumor
Pertaining to the skin
Abnormal condition
Surgical repair
#7

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

Pertaining to
Inflammation
Surgical removal
Condition of
#8

Which suffix means 'surgical puncture to remove fluid for diagnostic purposes'?

-gram
-otomy
-scopy
-centesis
#9

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

Surgical repair
Fear
Pain
Study of
#10

Which suffix means 'abnormal softening or condition of softening'?

-algia
-malacia
-ectomy
-megaly
#11

The suffix '-ectomy' is commonly associated with which medical procedure?

Surgical repair
Surgical removal
Surgical incision
Surgical fixation
#12

In medical terminology, the suffix '-pathy' indicates:

Enlargement
Disease
Surgical puncture
Condition of
#13

The suffix '-pathy' in medical terminology indicates:

Surgical repair
Disease
Enlargement
Softening
#14

The suffix '-plasia' in medical terminology typically refers to:

Pertaining to
Destruction
Development
Enlargement
#15

The suffix '-centesis' typically refers to what medical procedure?

Surgical puncture to remove fluid
Surgical repair
Surgical fixation
Surgical incision
#16

What does the suffix '-cele' commonly signify in medical terms?

Condition of
Surgical removal
Tumor
Hernia or swelling
#17

What does the suffix '-centesis' commonly signify in medical terms?

Surgical puncture to remove fluid
Surgical repair
Surgical fixation
Surgical incision

Quiz Questions with Answers

Forget wasting time on incorrect answers. We deliver the straight-up correct options, along with clear explanations that solidify your understanding.

Test Your Knowledge

Craft your ideal quiz experience by specifying the number of questions and the difficulty level you desire. Dive in and test your knowledge - we have the perfect quiz waiting for you!

Similar Quizzes