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Medical Terminology Word Parts Quiz

#1

Which word part means 'pertaining to'?

-ic
Explanation

Suffix indicating 'pertaining to'

#2

What is the meaning of the word part 'derm'?

skin
Explanation

Root referring to 'skin'

#3

What is the meaning of the word part 'cardio'?

heart
Explanation

Root referring to 'heart'

#4

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

stomach and intestines
Explanation

Word meaning 'inflammation of stomach and intestines'

#5

What does the prefix 'poly-' mean?

many
Explanation

Prefix indicating 'many'

#6

Which word part refers to 'muscle'?

myo-
Explanation

Prefix indicating 'muscle'

#7

The word 'arthralgia' means pain in which part of the body?

joints
Explanation

Word meaning 'pain in joints'

#8

The word part 'osteo' refers to which anatomical structure?

bone
Explanation

Root referring to 'bone'

#9

What does the suffix '-ectomy' mean?

surgical removal
Explanation

Suffix indicating 'surgical removal'

#10

What is the meaning of the word part 'hepat'?

liver
Explanation

Root referring to 'liver'

#11

What does the word part 'neuro' refer to?

nerves
Explanation

Root referring to 'nerves'

#12

The term 'hematology' refers to the study of what?

blood
Explanation

Word meaning 'study of blood'

#13

The term 'ophthalmology' relates to the study of which body part?

eye
Explanation

Word meaning 'study of eye'

#14

What is the meaning of the word part 'osteo'?

bone
Explanation

Root referring to 'bone'

#15

What does the word part 'hemato-' refer to?

blood
Explanation

Prefix indicating 'blood'

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