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Understanding Medical Terminology Structure Quiz

#1

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

Half
Explanation

Indicates 'half' or 'partial'.

#2

Which of the following suffixes means 'surgical removal'?

-ectomy
Explanation

Refers to 'surgical removal'.

#3

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

Difficult or painful
Explanation

Indicates 'difficult' or 'painful'.

#4

Which of the following terms means 'inflammation of the liver'?

Hepatitis
Explanation

Refers to 'inflammation of the liver'.

#5

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

Many
Explanation

Indicates 'many' or 'much'.

#6

Which of the following terms refers to 'inflammation of the appendix'?

Appendicitis
Explanation

Refers to 'inflammation of the appendix'.

#7

Which prefix means 'within' or 'inside'?

Endo-
Explanation

Indicates 'within' or 'inside'.

#8

What is the medical term for 'inflammation of the bladder'?

Cystitis
Explanation

Refers to 'inflammation of the bladder'.

#9

Which prefix means 'outside'?

Exo-
Explanation

Indicates 'outside'.

#10

What is the medical term for 'inflammation of the liver'?

Hepatitis
Explanation

Refers to 'inflammation of the liver'.

#11

What is the correct definition of 'arthroscopy'?

Visual examination of a joint
Explanation

Refers to 'visual examination of a joint'.

#12

Which term refers to the surgical creation of an opening into the trachea?

Tracheotomy
Explanation

Refers to 'surgical creation of an opening into the trachea'.

#13

What is the medical term for 'abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland'?

Goiter
Explanation

Refers to 'abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland'.

#14

Which of the following suffixes means 'surgical puncture to remove fluid'?

-centesis
Explanation

Refers to 'surgical puncture to remove fluid'.

#15

What is the medical term for 'inflammation of the sac surrounding the heart'?

Pericarditis
Explanation

Refers to 'inflammation of the sac surrounding the heart'.

#16

Which suffix means 'condition of producing an image using X-rays'?

-graphy
Explanation

Refers to 'condition of producing an image using X-rays'.

#17

Which suffix means 'surgical repair'?

-plasty
Explanation

Refers to 'surgical repair'.

#18

What is the term for 'inflammation of the small intestine'?

Enteritis
Explanation

Refers to 'inflammation of the small intestine'.

#19

Which suffix means 'inflammation'?

-itis
Explanation

Refers to 'inflammation'.

#20

What is the term for 'inflammation of the kidney'?

Nephritis
Explanation

Refers to 'inflammation of the kidney'.

#21

What is the medical term for 'abnormally low blood pressure'?

Hypotension
Explanation

Refers to 'abnormally low blood pressure'.

#22

What is the medical term for 'inflammation of the bronchial tubes'?

Bronchitis
Explanation

Refers to 'inflammation of the bronchial tubes'.

#23

What does 'cyanosis' refer to in medical terminology?

Bluish discoloration of the skin
Explanation

Refers to 'bluish discoloration of the skin'.

#24

What does 'stenosis' mean in medical terminology?

Abnormal narrowing
Explanation

Refers to 'abnormal narrowing'.

#25

What does 'arthroplasty' mean in medical terminology?

Surgical repair of a joint
Explanation

Refers to 'surgical repair of a joint'.

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