Prefixes and Roots in Medical Terminology Quiz

Test your knowledge with our quiz on medical terminology prefixes, roots, and suffixes. Learn meanings of hypo-, peri-, osteo, and more!

#1

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

Above
Below
Around
Beyond
#2

Which root refers to the heart in medical terminology?

Hepat
Derm
Cardi
Neur
#3

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

Many
Few
Normal
None
#4

Which root pertains to the study of cells?

Cyt
Hepat
Osteo
Cardi
#5

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

Normal
Below
Above
Under
#6

Which root refers to the study of the nervous system?

Cardi
Hemat
Neur
Derm
#7

What is the meaning of the prefix 'peri-'?

Within
Surrounding
Behind
Under
#8

Which suffix means 'inflammation'?

Pathy
Ology
Itis
Oma
#9

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

Inflammation
Surgical removal
Pertaining to
Pain
#10

Which prefix means 'through' or 'across'?

Sub-
Trans-
Ex-
Dys-
#11

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

Inflammation
Pertaining to
Pain
Surgical removal
#12

Which prefix means 'under' or 'below'?

Hypo-
Hyper-
Peri-
Sub-
#13

What is the definition of the root 'osteo'?

Nerve
Bone
Muscle
Skin
#14

What is the definition of the root 'rhin'?

Nose
Throat
Eye
Ear
#15

What is the definition of the root 'arthro'?

Joint
Muscle
Bone
Skin
#16

What is the definition of the root 'myo'?

Muscle
Bone
Heart
Skin
#17

What is the definition of the root 'oste'?

Nerve
Bone
Muscle
Skin

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