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Medical Terminology Word Parts and Definitions Quiz

#1

What does the prefix 'hemo-' mean in medical terminology?

Blood
Explanation

Hemo- refers to blood.

#2

Which of the following suffixes means 'inflammation'?

-itis
Explanation

-itis denotes inflammation.

#3

Which word part refers to the study of cells?

Cyt/o
Explanation

Cyt/o relates to the study of cells.

#4

What does the prefix 'poly-' mean in medical terminology?

Many
Explanation

Poly- means many.

#5

What does the combining form 'dermat/o' relate to?

Skin
Explanation

Dermat/o is related to the skin.

#6

Which of the following suffixes means 'tumor'?

-oma
Explanation

-oma indicates a tumor.

#7

What does the combining form 'cardi/o' refer to?

Heart
Explanation

Cardi/o pertains to the heart.

#8

Which of the following terms means 'abnormal enlargement of the liver'?

Hepatomegaly
Explanation

Hepatomegaly is the abnormal enlargement of the liver.

#9

What is the meaning of the term 'dyspnea'?

Difficulty breathing
Explanation

Dyspnea signifies difficulty in breathing.

#10

Which of the following terms refers to the surgical repair of a blood vessel?

Angiorrhaphy
Explanation

Angiorrhaphy is the surgical repair of a blood vessel.

#11

What is the meaning of the term 'arthralgia'?

Pain in a joint
Explanation

Arthralgia is pain in a joint.

#12

Which of the following terms refers to the study of tissues?

Histology
Explanation

Histology is the study of tissues.

#13

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

Surgical removal
Explanation

-ectomy refers to surgical removal.

#14

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

Surgical repair
Explanation

-rrhaphy refers to surgical repair.

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