Understanding Medical Terminology and Word Formation Quiz

Test your knowledge with our medical terminology quiz! Explore prefixes, suffixes, and meanings of common medical terms.

#1

What does the prefix 'cardi-' refer to in medical terminology?

Liver
Heart
Lungs
Kidneys
2 answered
#2

Which body system does the term 'gastroenterology' primarily focus on?

Cardiovascular system
Respiratory system
Gastrointestinal system
Muscular system
2 answered
#3

Which medical term refers to the process of listening to sounds within the body, typically using a stethoscope?

Endoscopy
Auscultation
Palpation
Biopsy
1 answered
#4

What is the primary focus of the medical specialty 'orthopedics'?

Skin conditions
Musculoskeletal system
Cardiovascular system
Neurological disorders
1 answered
#5

Which medical term is used to describe the abnormal accumulation of fluid in the tissues, leading to swelling?

Edema
Atrophy
Hemorrhage
Ischemia
1 answered
#6

Which term describes the surgical removal of the appendix?

Appendectomy
Appendicitis
Appendicular
Appendicularia
1 answered
#7

What is the meaning of the suffix '-itis' in medical terminology?

Inflammation
Pain
Swelling
Tumor
1 answered
#8

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

Above
Below
Half
Full
1 answered
#9

What is the meaning of the term 'thrombocytopenia'?

High platelet count
Low platelet count
Normal platelet count
No platelet count
1 answered
#10

What is the meaning of the prefix 'neo-' in medical terminology?

Old
New
Abnormal
Large
1 answered
#11

Which term describes a sudden, severe episode of a disease or a worsening of symptoms?

Remission
Exacerbation
Prognosis
Recurrence
1 answered
#12

Which of the following is a synonym for the term 'hyperglycemia'?

Low blood sugar
High blood sugar
Normal blood sugar
No blood sugar
1 answered
#13

What does the term 'iatrogenic' mean in medical language?

Caused by a physician
Genetically inherited
Autoimmune disorder
Environmental factors
1 answered
#14

In the term 'encephalitis', what does the suffix '-itis' represent?

Inflammation
Enlargement
Deficiency
Condition
1 answered
#15

What does the term 'iatrogenic' mean in the context of medical errors?

Preventable harm caused by medical treatment
Inherited genetic disorder
Non-curable medical condition
Sudden and severe illness
1 answered
#16

In the term 'bronchitis', what does the suffix '-itis' signify?

Inflammation
Bacterial infection
Obstruction
Cancer
1 answered
#17

What does the term 'iatrogenic harm' mean in the field of medicine?

Harm caused unintentionally by medical treatment
Infectious diseases
Harm caused by surgical procedures
Genetic harm
1 answered

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