Structure and Formation of Medical Terminology Quiz

Test your knowledge of medical language with questions on anatomy, prefixes, suffixes, and root words. How well do you know medical terminology?

#1

Which term refers to the study of the structure of the body?

Physiology
Anatomy
Pathology
Histology
#2

What is the root word for 'heart'?

Nephro-
Cardi-
Cephal-
Hepat-
#3

What is the suffix that means 'surgical removal'?

-algia
-ectomy
-itis
-logy
#4

What does the prefix 'neo-' mean?

Old
New
Pain
Joint
#5

What is the suffix that means 'inflammation'?

-ectomy
-itis
-algia
-emia
#6

What does the suffix '-ology' mean?

Study of
Disease
Surgical removal
Pain
#7

Which term means 'inflammation of the liver'?

Gastroenteritis
Hepatitis
Pneumonia
Nephritis
#8

What does the prefix 'hemi-' mean?

Below
Half
Above
Within
#9

Which term means 'painful inflammation of the joints'?

Dermatitis
Myalgia
Arthritis
Neuritis
#10

What is the root word for 'bone'?

Gastr-
My-
Osteo-
Cyst-
#11

Which term means 'inflammation of the stomach and intestines'?

Gastroenteritis
Hepatitis
Cystitis
Appendicitis
#12

What is the root word for 'kidney'?

Cardi-
Gastr-
Nephr-
Hepat-
#13

Which term refers to the surgical removal of the uterus?

Hysterectomy
Nephrectomy
Oophorectomy
Laparotomy
#14

Which term refers to the surgical repair of a nerve?

Neurectomy
Neuroplasty
Neuropathy
Neurorrhaphy
#15

Which term refers to the surgical puncture of the chest wall for aspiration of fluid?

Thoracentesis
Tracheostomy
Laryngectomy
Bronchoscopy
#16

Which term refers to the surgical creation of an artificial opening into the trachea?

Thoracotomy
Tracheotomy
Bronchoplasty
Laryngoscopy
#17

Which term refers to the surgical removal of a portion of the stomach?

Gastrectomy
Gastroplasty
Gastrotomy
Gastroscopy

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