#1
Which prefix means 'before' in medical terminology?
pre-
ExplanationPre- means 'before' or 'prior to'.
#2
What is the suffix that means 'surgical removal'?
-ectomy
Explanation-ectomy refers to 'surgical removal'.
#3
Which prefix means 'within'?
intra-
ExplanationIntra- means 'within' or 'inside'.
#4
Which prefix means 'slow'?
brady-
ExplanationBrady- indicates 'slow' or 'sluggish'.
#5
Which prefix means 'outside'?
exo-
ExplanationExo- indicates 'outside' or 'external'.
#6
What does the combining form 'cardi/o' refer to?
Heart
ExplanationThe combining form cardi/o refers to 'heart'.
#7
Which suffix means 'inflammation'?
-itis
Explanation-itis signifies 'inflammation'.
#8
Which combining form refers to 'bone'?
oste/o
ExplanationOste/o refers to 'bone'.
#9
What is the suffix that means 'condition of abnormal softening'?
-malacia
Explanation-malacia refers to 'condition of abnormal softening'.
#10
What does the combining form 'hepat/o' refer to?
Liver
ExplanationThe combining form hepat/o refers to 'liver'.
#11
What is the suffix that means 'surgical puncture to remove fluid'?
-centesis
Explanation-centesis refers to 'surgical puncture to remove fluid'.
#12
What is the meaning of the prefix 'hypo-'?
Below
ExplanationHypo- denotes 'below' or 'underneath'.
#13
What does the prefix 'sub-' mean in medical terminology?
Below
ExplanationSub- indicates 'below' or 'under'.
#14
Which combining form refers to 'skin'?
dermat/o
ExplanationThe combining form dermat/o refers to 'skin'.
#15
What is the suffix that means 'abnormal condition or disease'?
-itis
Explanation-itis signifies 'abnormal condition or disease'.
#16
Which suffix means 'surgical repair'?
-plasty
Explanation-plasty denotes 'surgical repair'.
#17
What is the meaning of the prefix 'hyper-'?
Excessive
ExplanationHyper- means 'excessive' or 'above normal'.