Medical Terminology Word Components Quiz

Denotes 'half' or 'partial'.

Condition characterized by an excess of glucose in the bloodstream.

Branch of medicine dealing with the structure, functions, and diseases of the eye.

Root referring to the skin.

Root referring to bone.

Added at the end of a word to modify its meaning; often denotes a procedure or condition.

Refers to a condition where the heart muscle becomes enlarged, thick, or rigid.

Prefix indicating 'under,' 'below,' or 'beneath'.

Suffix indicating the surgical removal or excision of a specified body part or tissue.

Suffix indicating pain.

Common suffix denoting inflammation.

Inserted between word roots to ease pronunciation and join word parts.

Branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the nervous system.

Root referring to the intestine.

Prefix indicating 'false' or 'not genuine'.