Structure and Formation of Medical Terminology Quiz

Anatomy is the study of the structure of the body.

The root word for 'heart' is 'Cardi-'.

The suffix '-ectomy' means 'surgical removal'.

'Neo-' means 'new'.

The suffix '-itis' means 'inflammation'.

'-ology' means 'study of'.

Hepatitis refers to inflammation of the liver.

'Hemi-' means 'half'.

Arthritis refers to painful inflammation of the joints.

The root word for 'bone' is 'Osteo-'.

Gastroenteritis is inflammation of the stomach and intestines.

The root word for 'kidney' is 'Nephr-'.

Hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus.

Neuroplasty is the surgical repair of a nerve.

Thoracentesis is the surgical puncture of the chest wall for aspiration of fluid.

Tracheotomy refers to the surgical creation of an artificial opening into the trachea.

Gastrectomy refers to the surgical removal of a portion of the stomach.