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Medical Terminology - Word Elements Quiz

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

al-

Explanation

Prefix 'al-' denotes 'pertaining to'.

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

Stomach and intestines

Explanation

It refers to inflammation of the stomach and intestines.

Which prefix means 'above' or 'excessive'?

Hyper-

Explanation

Prefix 'Hyper-' means 'above' or 'excessive'.

What does the suffix '-algia' indicate?

Pain

Explanation

Suffix '-algia' indicates 'pain'.

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

Skin

Explanation

'Dermatitis' refers to inflammation of the skin.

What does the prefix 'poly-' mean?

Many

Explanation

Prefix 'poly-' means 'many'.

What does the prefix 'hemi-' mean?

Half

Explanation

Prefix 'hemi-' means 'half'.

Which term refers to the study of tissues?

Histology

Explanation

Histology is the study of tissues.

What does the suffix '-ectomy' mean?

Removal

Explanation

Suffix '-ectomy' indicates 'removal'.

#10

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

Cyanoderma

Explanation

'Cyanoderma' refers to an abnormal condition of blue skin.

#11

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

Eyes

Explanation

'Ophthalmoscope' is used to examine the eyes.

#12

Which term means 'inflammation of the liver'?

Hepatitis

Explanation

'Hepatitis' means inflammation of the liver.

#13

What is the meaning of 'endocarditis'?

Inflammation of the inner lining of the heart

Explanation

'Endocarditis' means inflammation of the inner lining of the heart.

#14

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

Joint

Explanation

'Arthroscopy' is the examination of joints.

#15

What does the term 'adenoma' indicate?

Benign tumor of a gland

Explanation

'Adenoma' indicates a benign tumor of a gland.

#16

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

Destruction

Explanation

Suffix '-lysis' means 'destruction'.

#17

Which term refers to the surgical removal of the gallbladder?

Cholecystectomy

Explanation

It refers to the surgical removal of the gallbladder.

Medical Terminology - Word Elements Quiz

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

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

Which prefix means 'above' or 'excessive'?

What does the suffix '-algia' indicate?

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

What does the prefix 'poly-' mean?

What does the prefix 'hemi-' mean?

Which term refers to the study of tissues?

What does the suffix '-ectomy' mean?

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

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

Which term means 'inflammation of the liver'?

What is the meaning of 'endocarditis'?

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

What does the term 'adenoma' indicate?

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

Which term refers to the surgical removal of the gallbladder?

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