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Medical Terminology - Suffixes Related to Abnormal Conditions Quiz

#1

Which suffix means 'pertaining to'?

–ic
Explanation

Suffix '-ic' pertains to

#2

What does the suffix '-ectomy' mean?

Surgical removal
Explanation

Suffix '-ectomy' means surgical removal

#3

Which suffix means 'inflammation'?

–itis
Explanation

Suffix '-itis' indicates inflammation

#4

Which suffix means 'tumor'?

–oma
Explanation

Suffix '-oma' means tumor

#5

Which suffix means 'abnormal condition or disease'?

–pathy
Explanation

Suffix '-pathy' indicates abnormal condition or disease

#6

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

Abnormal condition
Explanation

Suffix '-osis' indicates abnormal condition

#7

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

Abnormal condition or disease
Explanation

Suffix '-pathy' means abnormal condition or disease

#8

What does the suffix '-emia' indicate?

Blood condition
Explanation

Suffix '-emia' indicates blood condition

#9

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

Pain
Explanation

Suffix '-algia' indicates pain

#10

Which suffix means 'enlargement'?

–megaly
Explanation

Suffix '-megaly' means enlargement

#11

Which suffix means 'reduction or lessening'?

–ptosis
Explanation

Suffix '-ptosis' means reduction or lessening

#12

Which suffix means 'deficiency or decrease'?

–penia
Explanation

Suffix '-penia' means deficiency or decrease

#13

Which suffix means 'prolapse, downward displacement'?

–ptosis
Explanation

Suffix '-ptosis' means prolapse or downward displacement

#14

Which suffix means 'condition of having stones'?

–lithiasis
Explanation

Suffix '-lithiasis' means condition of having stones

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