Prefixes and Suffixes in Anatomy Quiz

Test your knowledge of medical terminology with questions on prefixes and suffixes in anatomy. Learn meanings and applications.

#1

Which prefix means 'within'?

sub-
intra-
inter-
peri-
#2

Which suffix means 'surgical removal'?

-ectomy
-ostomy
-otomy
-plasty
#3

What does the prefix 'hemi-' mean?

around
half
above
below
#4

Which suffix means 'inflammation'?

-itis
-algia
-osis
-ectomy
#5

Which prefix means 'underneath' or 'below'?

sub-
hypo-
infra-
pre-
#6

What does the suffix '-emia' refer to?

blood condition
inflammation
surgical removal
abnormal growth
#7

Which prefix means 'above' or 'excessive'?

hyper-
hypo-
endo-
peri-
#8

What does the prefix 'macro-' mean?

small
large
fast
slow
#9

Which prefix means 'between'?

peri-
inter-
hemi-
pre-
#10

What does the suffix '-genic' mean?

pertaining to
origin
fear of
condition of
#11

What does the suffix '-pathy' indicate?

surgical removal
disease
surgical creation of an opening
abnormal softening
#12

Which prefix means 'outside' or 'beyond'?

extra-
endo-
hypo-
peri-
#13

Which suffix means 'condition of death'?

-itis
-pathy
-phobia
-necrosis
#14

What does the suffix '-rrhaphy' mean?

surgical repair
surgical removal
surgical incision
surgical fusion
#15

What does the suffix '-penia' indicate?

deficiency
excessive development
paralysis
bursting forth
#16

What does the suffix '-plasty' refer to?

surgical repair
surgical removal
surgical incision
surgical creation of an opening

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