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

Half

Explanation

Hemi- indicates 'half' in medical terms.

Which suffix is used to denote inflammation in medical terms?

-itis

Explanation

-itis signifies inflammation in medical terminology.

Which prefix means 'within' or 'inside' in medical terminology?

Endo-

Explanation

Endo- signifies 'within' or 'inside' in medical terms.

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

Surgical removal

Explanation

-ectomy indicates 'surgical removal' in medical terms.

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

Abnormal condition

Explanation

-osis indicates an 'abnormal condition' in medical terms.

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

Blood condition

Explanation

-emia indicates a 'blood condition' in medical terms.

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

Below

Explanation

Sub- means 'below' in medical terms.

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

Below

Explanation

Hypo- means 'below' in medical terminology.

Which suffix is used to denote a surgical removal procedure?

-ectomy

Explanation

-ectomy indicates a surgical removal procedure.

#10

Which suffix is used to denote a condition of abnormal growth or tumor?

-oma

Explanation

-oma refers to a condition of abnormal growth or tumor.

#11

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

Pain

Explanation

-algia indicates 'pain' in medical terms.

#12

What does the prefix 'hyper-' denote in medical terminology?

Excessive

Explanation

Hyper- denotes 'excessive' in medical terminology.

#13

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

Around

Explanation

Peri- means 'around' in medical terms.

#14

Which prefix means 'outside' or 'beyond' in medical terminology?

Exo-

Explanation

Exo- means 'outside' or 'beyond' in medical terms.

#15

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

Slow

Explanation

Brady- denotes 'slow' in medical terms.

#16

Which suffix is used to denote surgical repair or reconstruction?

-plasty

Explanation

-plasty indicates surgical repair or reconstruction.

#17

Which suffix is used to denote a condition of abnormal softening?

-malacia

Explanation

-malacia refers to a condition of abnormal softening.

#18

Which suffix is used to denote a surgical fixation or fusion?

-desis

Explanation

-desis signifies surgical fixation or fusion.

Understanding Medical Prefixes and Suffixes Quiz

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

Which suffix is used to denote inflammation in medical terms?

Which prefix means 'within' or 'inside' in medical terminology?

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

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

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

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

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

Which suffix is used to denote a surgical removal procedure?

Which suffix is used to denote a condition of abnormal growth or tumor?

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

What does the prefix 'hyper-' denote in medical terminology?

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

Which prefix means 'outside' or 'beyond' in medical terminology?

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

Which suffix is used to denote surgical repair or reconstruction?

Which suffix is used to denote a condition of abnormal softening?

Which suffix is used to denote a surgical fixation or fusion?

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