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Understanding Medical Terminology Prefixes, Suffixes, and Roots Quiz

#1

Which prefix means 'within' in medical terminology?

Endo-
Explanation

Within

#2

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

Surgical removal
Explanation

Surgical removal

#3

Which prefix means 'above' or 'excessive' in medical terminology?

Epi-
Explanation

Above or Excessive

#4

The suffix '-itis' in medical terminology typically indicates:

Inflammation
Explanation

Inflammation

#5

Which prefix means 'slow' or 'difficult' in medical terminology?

Dys-
Explanation

Slow or Difficult

#6

Which of the following is a root word meaning 'bone'?

Osteo-
Explanation

Bone

#7

The prefix 'peri-' in medical terminology typically means:

Around
Explanation

Around

#8

Which root word means 'heart'?

Cardi-
Explanation

Heart

#9

The prefix 'hemi-' in medical terminology usually denotes:

Half
Explanation

Half

#10

Which root word means 'nose'?

Rhin-
Explanation

Nose

#11

What does the suffix '-pathy' refer to in medical terminology?

Disease
Explanation

Disease

#12

What is the meaning of the suffix '-emia'?

Blood condition
Explanation

Blood condition

#13

What does the suffix '-ostomy' refer to in medical terminology?

Surgical opening
Explanation

Surgical opening

#14

What does the suffix '-phobia' refer to in medical terminology?

Fear
Explanation

Fear

#15

What does the suffix '-lysis' refer to in medical terminology?

Destruction
Explanation

Destruction

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