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Recognition of Medical Terminology Elements Quiz

#1

Which term refers to the study of the causes of diseases?

Etiology
Explanation

Study of disease causes

#2

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

Half
Explanation

Indicates 'half'

#3

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

Slow
Explanation

Indicates 'slow'

#4

Which term refers to the surgical repair of a joint?

Arthroplasty
Explanation

Joint surgical repair

#5

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

Surrounding
Explanation

Indicates 'surrounding'

#6

Which suffix means 'surgical removal'?

-ectomy
Explanation

Surgical removal suffix

#7

What is the medical term for inflammation of the liver?

Hepatitis
Explanation

Liver inflammation

#8

What does the suffix '-emia' indicate in medical terminology?

Blood condition
Explanation

Indicates 'blood condition'

#9

Which term describes the surgical removal of the uterus?

Hysterectomy
Explanation

Uterus surgical removal

#10

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

Inflammation
Explanation

Indicates 'inflammation'

#11

Which term means 'condition of difficult or painful digestion'?

Dyspepsia
Explanation

Difficulty or painful digestion

#12

What is the meaning of the medical term 'arthralgia'?

Joint pain
Explanation

Pain in joints

#13

What is the meaning of the medical term 'myalgia'?

Muscle pain
Explanation

Pain in muscles

#14

What is the meaning of the medical term 'dysphonia'?

Difficulty speaking
Explanation

Difficulty in speaking

#15

What is the meaning of the medical term 'osteomalacia'?

Abnormal softening of bone
Explanation

Bone abnormal softening

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