Structure and Formation of Medical Terms Quiz
Test your knowledge on medical terms formation with prefixes, suffixes, and combining forms. Learn key concepts in medical language.
#1
Which prefix means 'above' or 'excessive'?
#2
What does the suffix '-algia' typically indicate?
Inflammation
Pain
Tumor
Nerve
#3
Which combining form refers to the nose?
Pneum/o-
Rhin/o-
Cephal/o-
Cyst/o-
#4
What does the prefix 'sub-' mean?
#5
What is the correct definition of the term 'polydipsia'?
Excessive thirst
Excessive hunger
Excessive sweating
Excessive urination
#6
What is the suffix meaning 'surgical puncture to remove fluid'?
-centesis
-ectomy
-plasty
-rrhaphy
#7
Which term refers to a condition of deficient oxygen in the blood?
Anoxia
Hypoxemia
Dyspnea
Hypoxia
#8
What is the correct definition of the term 'chondromalacia'?
Inflammation of cartilage
Abnormal softening of cartilage
Abnormal hardening of cartilage
Tumor of cartilage
#9
What is the medical term for 'inflammation of the liver'?
Hepatomegaly
Hepatitis
Hematuria
Hemiplegia
#10
What is the meaning of the term 'osteoporosis'?
Inflammation of the bone marrow
Abnormal softening of bones
Abnormal hardening of bones
Formation of new bone tissue
#11
What is the meaning of the term 'nephrolithiasis'?
Inflammation of the kidney
Abnormal softening of kidney tissue
Formation of kidney stones
Removal of the kidney
#12
What is the meaning of the term 'arthroplasty'?
Inflammation of a joint
Abnormal softening of a joint
Formation of a new joint
Surgical repair of a joint
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