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Prefixes and Suffixes in Medical Terminology Quiz

#1

Which prefix means 'before' in medical terminology?

Pre-
Explanation

Pre- means before.

#2

What does the suffix '-itis' indicate in medical terms?

Inflammation
Explanation

-itis indicates inflammation.

#3

The suffix '-logy' means the study of what?

Science or study
Explanation

-logy means the study of.

#4

Which prefix means 'against' in medical terminology?

Anti-
Explanation

Anti- means against.

#5

Which prefix means 'new' in medical terms?

Neo-
Explanation

Neo- means new.

#6

Which prefix means 'slow' in medical terms?

Brady-
Explanation

Brady- means slow.

#7

The suffix '-ectomy' refers to what type of medical procedure?

Removal
Explanation

-ectomy refers to removal.

#8

Which prefix means 'many' in medical terminology?

Multi-
Explanation

Multi- means many.

#9

What does the prefix 'Endo-' refer to?

Inside or within
Explanation

Endo- refers to inside or within.

#10

The suffix '-phobia' denotes what?

Fear of
Explanation

-phobia denotes fear of.

#11

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

Under, below
Explanation

Hypo- means under or below.

#12

What does the prefix 'Ecto-' mean in medical terms?

Outside or external
Explanation

Ecto- means outside or external.

#13

What does the suffix '-centesis' denote?

Surgical puncture to remove fluid
Explanation

-centesis denotes surgical puncture to remove fluid.

#14

What does the suffix '-rrhea' signify?

Flow or discharge
Explanation

-rrhea signifies flow or discharge.

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