Prefixes and Terminology in Medical Language Quiz

Test your knowledge of medical language with questions on prefixes, suffixes, and terminology. Learn definitions and meanings in this quiz!

#1

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

Above
Below
Around
Within
#2

Which of the following prefixes is associated with 'around' or 'surrounding'?

Peri-
Dys-
Hyper-
Brady-
#3

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

One
Many
None
Few
#4

The suffix '-rrhea' in medical terminology indicates what?

Pain
Flow or discharge
Swelling
Burning sensation
#5

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

Large
Small
Fast
Slow
#6

The suffix '-plegia' in medical terminology indicates what?

Pain
Flow or discharge
Paralysis
Burning sensation
#7

The term 'cardiomegaly' in medical language refers to what condition?

Enlarged heart
Inflammation of the heart
Slow heart rate
Fast heart rate
#8

What is the meaning of the suffix '-itis' in medical terms?

Inflammation
Pertaining to
Condition of
Without
#9

What does the term 'hysterectomy' mean in medical language?

Removal of the gallbladder
Removal of the uterus
Removal of the kidney
Removal of the appendix
#10

The prefix 'sub-' in medical terminology denotes what?

Above
Below
Around
Within
#11

The term 'phlebitis' in medical language is associated with inflammation of which part of the body?

Arteries
Veins
Lungs
Stomach
#12

What does the suffix '-ology' mean in medical terms?

Study of
Pertaining to
Inflammation
Condition of
#13

The prefix 'pseudo-' in medical language indicates what?

False or deceptive
Normal
Excessive
Deficient
#14

What is the meaning of the suffix '-ectomy' in medical terms?

Inflammation
Excision or removal
Condition of
Pertaining to
#15

The term 'myocarditis' refers to inflammation of which organ?

Lungs
Liver
Heart
Kidneys
#16

The prefix 'macro-' in medical language refers to what?

Small
Large
Fast
Slow
#17

What is the meaning of the term 'encephalopathy'?

Inflammation of the liver
Condition of the brain
Enlargement of the heart
Abnormal growth of cells
#18

What is the meaning of the suffix '-algia' in medical terms?

Inflammation
Pertaining to
Pain
Condition of

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