Roots and Origins in Medical Terminology Quiz

Test your knowledge on medical word roots, prefixes, and suffixes with this etymology quiz. Dive into the origins of medical terms!

#1

What does the prefix 'derm-' in medical terminology refer to?

Heart
Skin
Bone
Lung
#2

Which of the following is a combining form meaning 'nose'?

Rhin/o
Derm/o
Gastr/o
Cardi/o
#3

What does the term 'ophthalmology' primarily focus on?

Ears
Eyes
Teeth
Nose
#4

What does the term 'renal' relate to in medical terminology?

Liver
Heart
Kidney
Lung
#5

What does the term 'cardiomyopathy' refer to?

Lung disorder
Heart muscle disease
Skin infection
Bone abnormality
#6

Which term is used to describe the study of cells?

Cardiology
Cytology
Neurology
Gastroenterology
#7

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

Inflammation
Pain
Tumor
Bleeding
#8

What does the term 'hepatomegaly' mean?

Enlarged spleen
Enlarged liver
Enlarged heart
Enlarged kidney
#9

In the term 'osteoporosis,' what does the root 'osteo-' refer to?

Bone
Skin
Heart
Muscle
#10

In the term 'neurotransmitter,' what does the root 'neuro-' refer to?

Heart
Brain
Lung
Skin
#11

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

Inflammation
Surgical removal
Enlargement
Tumor
#12

In the term 'gastroscopy,' what does the suffix '-scopy' mean?

Surgical removal
Visual examination
Inflammation
Enlargement
#13

In the term 'gastroenterology,' what does the root 'entero-' refer to?

Stomach
Liver
Intestine
Pancreas
#14

What does the term 'polydipsia' mean in medical terminology?

Excessive thirst
Excessive hunger
Excessive urination
Excessive sweating
#15

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

Lung
Blood
Liver
Kidney
#16

Which term is used to describe the surgical removal of the appendix?

Appendectomy
Cholecystectomy
Hysterectomy
Laminectomy
#17

Which term refers to the study and treatment of cancer?

Oncology
Dermatology
Orthopedics
Pediatrics
#18

What is the meaning of the prefix 'brady-' in medical terminology?

Fast
Slow
Irregular
Painful
#19

What does the term 'arthroscopy' involve?

Surgical removal of the appendix
Visual examination of joints
Study of cells
Treatment of cancer

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