#1
What does the prefix 'hemi-' mean in medical terminology?
Half
ExplanationIndicates 'half' or 'partial'.
#2
Which of the following suffixes means 'surgical removal'?
-ectomy
ExplanationRefers to 'surgical removal'.
#3
What does the prefix 'dys-' indicate in medical terminology?
Difficult or painful
ExplanationIndicates 'difficult' or 'painful'.
#4
Which of the following terms means 'inflammation of the liver'?
Hepatitis
ExplanationRefers to 'inflammation of the liver'.
#5
What does the prefix 'poly-' mean in medical terminology?
Many
ExplanationIndicates 'many' or 'much'.
#6
Which of the following terms refers to 'inflammation of the appendix'?
Appendicitis
ExplanationRefers to 'inflammation of the appendix'.
#7
Which prefix means 'within' or 'inside'?
Endo-
ExplanationIndicates 'within' or 'inside'.
#8
What is the correct definition of 'arthroscopy'?
Visual examination of a joint
ExplanationRefers to 'visual examination of a joint'.
#9
Which term refers to the surgical creation of an opening into the trachea?
Tracheotomy
ExplanationRefers to 'surgical creation of an opening into the trachea'.
#10
What is the medical term for 'abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland'?
Goiter
ExplanationRefers to 'abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland'.
#11
Which of the following suffixes means 'surgical puncture to remove fluid'?
-centesis
ExplanationRefers to 'surgical puncture to remove fluid'.
#12
What is the medical term for 'inflammation of the sac surrounding the heart'?
Pericarditis
ExplanationRefers to 'inflammation of the sac surrounding the heart'.
#13
Which suffix means 'condition of producing an image using X-rays'?
-graphy
ExplanationRefers to 'condition of producing an image using X-rays'.
#14
Which suffix means 'surgical repair'?
-plasty
ExplanationRefers to 'surgical repair'.
#15
What is the medical term for 'abnormally low blood pressure'?
Hypotension
ExplanationRefers to 'abnormally low blood pressure'.
#16
What is the medical term for 'inflammation of the bronchial tubes'?
Bronchitis
ExplanationRefers to 'inflammation of the bronchial tubes'.
#17
What does 'cyanosis' refer to in medical terminology?
Bluish discoloration of the skin
ExplanationRefers to 'bluish discoloration of the skin'.
#18
What does 'stenosis' mean in medical terminology?
Abnormal narrowing
ExplanationRefers to 'abnormal narrowing'.
#19
What does 'arthroplasty' mean in medical terminology?
Surgical repair of a joint
ExplanationRefers to 'surgical repair of a joint'.