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Understanding Word Structure in Medical Terminology Quiz

#1

Which of the following word parts means 'around'?

peri-
Explanation

Prefix 'peri-' means 'around'.

#2

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

Surgical removal
Explanation

The suffix '-ectomy' indicates 'surgical removal' in medical terms.

#3

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

Inflammation
Explanation

The suffix '-itis' denotes 'inflammation' in medical terminology.

#4

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

Study of
Explanation

The suffix '-ology' indicates the 'study of' in medical terms.

#5

What is the meaning of the prefix 'poly-'?

Many
Explanation

Prefix 'poly-' means 'many'.

#6

What does the suffix '-ectomy' mean?

Surgical removal
Explanation

The suffix '-ectomy' means 'surgical removal'.

#7

What is the meaning of the prefix 'hemi-'?

Half
Explanation

Prefix 'hemi-' means 'half'.

#8

Which term refers to the process of visual examination of the bronchial tubes?

Bronchoscopy
Explanation

Bronchoscopy is the visual examination of the bronchial tubes.

#9

What does the prefix 'pseudo-' mean?

False
Explanation

Prefix 'pseudo-' means 'false'.

#10

Which of the following is a correct breakdown of the term 'dermatologist'?

Dermat-o-logist
Explanation

The correct breakdown of 'dermatologist' is 'dermat-o-logist'.

#11

Which of the following is a correct breakdown of the term 'cardiologist'?

Cardi-o-logist
Explanation

The correct breakdown of 'cardiologist' is 'cardi-o-logist'.

#12

What is the meaning of the prefix 'sub-'?

Under
Explanation

Prefix 'sub-' means 'under'.

#13

What is the correct breakdown of the term 'gastroenteritis'?

Gastro-enter-itis
Explanation

The term 'gastroenteritis' breaks down into 'gastro-enter-itis'.

#14

Which of the following is a correct breakdown of the term 'osteoporosis'?

Osteo-por-osis
Explanation

The correct breakdown of 'osteoporosis' is 'osteo-por-osis'.

#15

Which term refers to the inflammation of the liver?

Hepatitis
Explanation

'Hepatitis' refers to the inflammation of the liver.

#16

Which of the following is a correct breakdown of the term 'neurology'?

Neur-o-logy
Explanation

The correct breakdown of 'neurology' is 'neur-o-logy'.

#17

Which of the following is a correct breakdown of the term 'ophthalmologist'?

Ophthalm-o-logist
Explanation

The correct breakdown of 'ophthalmologist' is 'ophthalm-o-logist'.

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