Medical Word Elements Quiz

Test your knowledge of medical word elements with this quiz on prefixes, suffixes, and terms related to anatomy and diseases.

#1

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

Half
All
None
Double
#2

Which of the following word elements means 'through'?

Trans-
Peri-
Dia-
Intra-
#3

What does the prefix 'dermato-' refer to in medical terminology?

Skin
Heart
Lung
Liver
#4

Which medical term refers to 'inflammation of the joints'?

Arthritis
Osteoporosis
Myalgia
Osteoarthritis
#5

What does the prefix 'cardio-' refer to in medical terminology?

Brain
Heart
Kidney
Bone
#6

Which medical term refers to 'inflammation of the bladder'?

Cystitis
Urethritis
Nephritis
Pyelonephritis
#7

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

Swelling
Pain
Inflammation
Bleeding
#8

Which word element refers to the outer layer of the skin?

Endo-
Epi-
Hypo-
Exo-
#9

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

Incision
Removal
Inflammation
Enlargement
#10

Which medical term refers to 'inflammation of the bronchi'?

Bronchitis
Pneumonia
Emphysema
Asthma
#11

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

Study of
Pain
Inflammation
Condition of
#12

Which medical term refers to 'abnormal softening of the bones'?

Osteomalacia
Osteomyelitis
Osteoporosis
Osteosclerosis
#13

What does the prefix 'myo-' pertain to in medical terminology?

Muscle
Bone
Heart
Nerve
#14

What is the medical term for 'inflammation of the liver'?

Hepatitis
Cirrhosis
Cholecystitis
Gastritis
#15

What is the medical term for 'inflammation of the small intestine'?

Enteritis
Colitis
Gastritis
Appendicitis
#16

What is the medical term for 'inflammation of the pancreas'?

Pancreatitis
Pancreaticitis
Pancreathritis
Pancreotitis
#17

What is the medical term for 'inflammation of the appendix'?

Appendicitis
Appendectomy
Appendicolithiasis
Appendicotomy

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