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Root Words in Medical Terminology Quiz

#1

Which root word refers to the study of the heart?

Cardi
Explanation

Refers to the heart.

#2

What does the root word 'derm' pertain to in medical terminology?

Skin
Explanation

Relates to the skin.

#3

Which term includes the root word 'oste'?

Osteoporosis
Explanation

Condition affecting bones.

#4

The root word 'encephal' in medical terminology is related to which organ?

Brain
Explanation

Related to the brain.

#5

The root word 'hemat' in medical terminology is associated with which bodily fluid?

Blood
Explanation

Associated with blood.

#6

What does the root word 'nephro' refer to in medical terms?

Kidney
Explanation

Relates to the kidney.

#7

The root word 'hepat' in medical terminology is associated with which organ?

Liver
Explanation

Associated with the liver.

#8

In the term 'gastroenteritis,' what does the root word 'gastro' refer to?

Stomach
Explanation

Refers to the stomach.

#9

The term 'arthroscopy' involves the root word 'arthro,' which is related to which part of the body?

Joints
Explanation

Relates to joints.

#10

In the term 'pneumonia,' the root word 'pneum' pertains to which organ?

Lungs
Explanation

Refers to the lungs.

#11

What is the meaning of the root word 'cyt' in medical terminology?

Cell
Explanation

Refers to cells.

#12

The term 'neurology' involves the root word 'neuro,' which is related to which part of the body?

Brain
Explanation

Relates to the brain.

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