Medical Terminology - Word Elements Quiz

Test your knowledge of medical terminology with questions about word elements, prefixes, suffixes, and their meanings. Learn about terms like 'itis,' 'ectomy,' and 'algia.'

#1

Which of the following word elements means 'pertaining to'?

hypo-
inter-
peri-
al-
#2

The word 'gastroenteritis' refers to inflammation of which organ?

Liver
Stomach and intestines
Pancreas
Gallbladder
#3

Which prefix means 'above' or 'excessive'?

Hypo-
Hyper-
Dys-
Eu-
#4

What does the suffix '-algia' indicate?

Bleeding
Pain
Swelling
Inflammation
#5

The term 'dermatitis' refers to inflammation of which part of the body?

Skin
Bone
Muscle
Brain
#6

What does the prefix 'poly-' mean?

One
Many
Half
Small
#7

What does the prefix 'hemi-' mean?

Below
Half
Above
Around
#8

Which term refers to the study of tissues?

Histology
Cytology
Physiology
Pathology
#9

What does the suffix '-ectomy' mean?

Cutting into
Removal
Tumor
Inflammation
#10

Which term means 'abnormal condition of blue (skin)'?

Cyanoderma
Leukoderma
Melanoderma
Xanthoderma
#11

The term 'ophthalmoscope' is used to examine which part of the body?

Ears
Eyes
Nose
Mouth
#12

Which term means 'inflammation of the liver'?

Hepatitis
Cholecystitis
Gastritis
Pancreatitis
#13

What is the meaning of 'endocarditis'?

Inflammation of the inner lining of the heart
Inflammation of the outer layer of the heart
Inflammation of the heart muscle
Inflammation of the heart valves
#14

The word 'arthroscopy' refers to the examination of which part of the body?

Eyes
Ear
Joint
Brain
#15

What does the term 'adenoma' indicate?

Benign tumor of a gland
Malignant tumor of a gland
Inflammation of a gland
Enlargement of a gland
#16

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

Pertaining to
Destruction
Tumor
Surgical removal
#17

Which term refers to the surgical removal of the gallbladder?

Gastrectomy
Cholecystectomy
Appendectomy
Colostomy

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