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Prefixes and Combining Forms in Medical Terminology Quiz

#1

Which prefix means 'above' or 'excessive'?

Hyper-
Explanation

Above or excessive.

#2

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

Heart
Explanation

Refers to the heart.

#3

What does the combining form 'neur/o' pertain to?

Nerves
Explanation

Pertains to nerves.

#4

Which prefix means 'around' or 'about'?

Circum-
Explanation

Around or about.

#5

Which prefix means 'within' or 'inside'?

Endo-
Explanation

Within or inside.

#6

What is the meaning of the combining form 'dermat/o'?

Skin
Explanation

Refers to the skin.

#7

What does the combining form 'gastro-' refer to?

Stomach
Explanation

Refers to the stomach.

#8

Which prefix means 'without' or 'absence of'?

An-
Explanation

Without or absence of.

#9

Which prefix means 'outside' or 'beyond'?

Exo-
Explanation

Outside or beyond.

#10

What is the meaning of the combining form 'oste/o'?

Bone
Explanation

Refers to bone.

#11

Which prefix means 'beneath' or 'under'?

Sub-
Explanation

Beneath or under.

#12

What does the combining form 'aden/o' pertain to?

Gland
Explanation

Pertains to gland.

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