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Prefixes and Roots in Medical Terminology Quiz

#1

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

Below
Explanation

Indicates a position below or beneath something else.

#2

Which root refers to the heart in medical terminology?

Cardi
Explanation

Relates to the heart.

#3

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

Many
Explanation

Signifies many or much.

#4

Which root pertains to the study of cells?

Cyt
Explanation

Related to the study of cells.

#5

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

Above
Explanation

Denotes a position or state above or beyond the normal level.

#6

Which root refers to the study of the nervous system?

Neur
Explanation

Related to the study of the nervous system.

#7

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

Surrounding
Explanation

Denotes something situated around or enclosing another.

#8

Which suffix means 'inflammation'?

Itis
Explanation

Indicates inflammation or swelling.

#9

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

Surgical removal
Explanation

Refers to surgical removal or excision.

#10

Which prefix means 'through' or 'across'?

Trans-
Explanation

Indicates movement across or through something.

#11

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

Pain
Explanation

Indicates pain or a painful condition.

#12

Which prefix means 'under' or 'below'?

Sub-
Explanation

Denotes a position underneath or below something else.

#13

What is the definition of the root 'osteo'?

Bone
Explanation

Relates to bone or bones.

#14

What is the definition of the root 'rhin'?

Nose
Explanation

Relates to the nose or nasal structures.

#15

What is the definition of the root 'arthro'?

Joint
Explanation

Relates to joints or articulations.

#16

What is the definition of the root 'myo'?

Muscle
Explanation

Relates to muscle or muscular tissues.

#17

What is the definition of the root 'oste'?

Bone
Explanation

Relates to bone or bones.

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