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Roots and Origins in Medical Terminology Quiz

#1

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

Skin
Explanation

Refers to the skin.

#2

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

Rhin/o
Explanation

Means 'nose'.

#3

What does the term 'ophthalmology' primarily focus on?

Eyes
Explanation

Primarily focuses on the eyes.

#4

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

Kidney
Explanation

Relates to the kidneys.

#5

What does the term 'cardiomyopathy' refer to?

Heart muscle disease
Explanation

Refers to a disease of the heart muscle.

#6

Which term is used to describe the study of cells?

Cytology
Explanation

The study of cells.

#7

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

Inflammation
Explanation

Indicates inflammation.

#8

What does the term 'hepatomegaly' mean?

Enlarged liver
Explanation

Means an enlarged liver.

#9

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

Bone
Explanation

Refers to bone.

#10

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

Brain
Explanation

Refers to the brain.

#11

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

Surgical removal
Explanation

Indicates surgical removal.

#12

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

Visual examination
Explanation

Indicates visual examination.

#13

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

Intestine
Explanation

Refers to the intestine.

#14

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

Excessive thirst
Explanation

Means excessive thirst.

#15

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

Blood
Explanation

Relates to blood.

#16

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

Appendectomy
Explanation

Refers to the surgical removal of the appendix.

#17

Which term refers to the study and treatment of cancer?

Oncology
Explanation

Refers to the study and treatment of cancer.

#18

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

Slow
Explanation

Indicates slowness.

#19

What does the term 'arthroscopy' involve?

Visual examination of joints
Explanation

Involves visual examination of joints.

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