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Suffixes in Medical Terminology Quiz

#1

Which suffix is commonly used to indicate inflammation in medical terminology?

-itis
Explanation

Suffix '-itis' indicates inflammation.

#2

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

Removal of
Explanation

Suffix '-ectomy' means removal of.

#3

Which suffix is commonly used to describe a surgical procedure that creates an opening?

-tomy
Explanation

Suffix '-tomy' describes a surgical procedure creating an opening.

#4

In medical terminology, what does the suffix '-emia' indicate?

Presence of a substance in the blood
Explanation

Suffix '-emia' indicates the presence of a substance in the blood.

#5

Which suffix is commonly used to indicate a surgical puncture to remove fluid?

-centesis
Explanation

Suffix '-centesis' indicates a surgical puncture to remove fluid.

#6

In medical terminology, what does the suffix '-centesis' indicate?

Surgical puncture to remove fluid
Explanation

Suffix '-centesis' indicates surgical puncture to remove fluid.

#7

Which suffix denotes a condition of abnormal softening in medical terms?

-malacia
Explanation

Suffix '-malacia' indicates abnormal softening.

#8

In medical terminology, what does the suffix '-rrhage' indicate?

Bursting forth, profuse flow
Explanation

Suffix '-rrhage' indicates bursting forth, profuse flow.

#9

What does the suffix '-pathy' mean in medical terminology?

Disease or abnormal condition
Explanation

Suffix '-pathy' means disease or abnormal condition.

#10

Which suffix denotes the surgical removal or excision of a specified body part?

-ectomy
Explanation

Suffix '-ectomy' denotes surgical removal or excision.

#11

Which suffix means a surgical fracture or breaking down of a body part?

-clasis
Explanation

Suffix '-clasis' means surgical fracture or breaking down.

#12

What does the suffix '-graphy' mean in medical terminology?

Process of recording
Explanation

Suffix '-graphy' means the process of recording.

#13

Which suffix means abnormal enlargement in medical terminology?

-megaly
Explanation

Suffix '-megaly' denotes abnormal enlargement.

#14

In medical terminology, what does the suffix '-phobia' indicate?

Abnormal fear or aversion
Explanation

Suffix '-phobia' indicates abnormal fear or aversion.

#15

Which suffix means the surgical repair or reconstruction of a body part?

-plasty
Explanation

Suffix '-plasty' means surgical repair or reconstruction.

#16

In medical terminology, what does the suffix '-lysis' indicate?

Destruction or breakdown
Explanation

Suffix '-lysis' indicates destruction or breakdown.

#17

Which suffix indicates the surgical fixation or fusion of a body part?

-desis
Explanation

Suffix '-desis' indicates surgical fixation or fusion.

#18

What does the suffix '-desis' mean in medical terminology?

Surgical fixation or fusion
Explanation

Suffix '-desis' means surgical fixation or fusion.

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