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Prefixes, Suffixes, and Roots in Medical Terminology Quiz

#1

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

Below
Explanation

Hypo- indicates 'below' or 'under'.

#2

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

Inflammation
Explanation

-itis denotes 'inflammation' or 'swelling'.

#3

Which root means 'liver' in medical terminology?

Hepat-
Explanation

Hepat- refers to the 'liver'.

#4

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

Many
Explanation

Poly- signifies 'many' or 'much'.

#5

What does the prefix 'brady-' indicate in medical terminology?

Slow
Explanation

Brady- denotes 'slow' or 'slowing down'.

#6

Which root refers to 'bone' in medical terminology?

Osteo-
Explanation

Osteo- refers to 'bone'.

#7

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

Pain
Explanation

-algia indicates 'pain'.

#8

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

Surgical removal
Explanation

-ectomy refers to the surgical removal of a specified body part.

#9

Which prefix means 'within' or 'inside' in medical terms?

Endo-
Explanation

Endo- signifies 'within' or 'inside'.

#10

What does the suffix '-phobia' mean in medical terminology?

Fear
Explanation

-phobia indicates 'fear' or 'aversion'.

#11

Which prefix indicates 'within the skin'?

Endo-
Explanation

Endo- means 'within the skin' or 'inner'.

#12

What does the suffix '-physis' refer to in medical terminology?

Growth
Explanation

-physis refers to 'growth' or 'growing part'.

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