#1
Which of the following word parts means 'around'?
peri-
ExplanationPrefix 'peri-' means 'around'.
#2
What does the suffix '-ectomy' mean in medical terminology?
Surgical removal
ExplanationThe suffix '-ectomy' indicates 'surgical removal' in medical terms.
#3
What is the meaning of the suffix '-itis' in medical terminology?
Inflammation
ExplanationThe suffix '-itis' denotes 'inflammation' in medical terminology.
#4
What does the suffix '-ology' mean in medical terminology?
Study of
ExplanationThe suffix '-ology' indicates the 'study of' in medical terms.
#5
What is the meaning of the prefix 'poly-'?
Many
ExplanationPrefix 'poly-' means 'many'.
#6
What does the suffix '-ectomy' mean?
Surgical removal
ExplanationThe suffix '-ectomy' means 'surgical removal'.
#7
What is the meaning of the prefix 'hemi-'?
Half
ExplanationPrefix 'hemi-' means 'half'.
#8
Which term refers to the process of visual examination of the bronchial tubes?
Bronchoscopy
ExplanationBronchoscopy is the visual examination of the bronchial tubes.
#9
What does the prefix 'pseudo-' mean?
False
ExplanationPrefix 'pseudo-' means 'false'.
#10
Which of the following is a correct breakdown of the term 'dermatologist'?
Dermat-o-logist
ExplanationThe correct breakdown of 'dermatologist' is 'dermat-o-logist'.
#11
Which of the following is a correct breakdown of the term 'cardiologist'?
Cardi-o-logist
ExplanationThe correct breakdown of 'cardiologist' is 'cardi-o-logist'.
#12
What is the meaning of the prefix 'sub-'?
Under
ExplanationPrefix 'sub-' means 'under'.
#13
What is the correct breakdown of the term 'gastroenteritis'?
Gastro-enter-itis
ExplanationThe term 'gastroenteritis' breaks down into 'gastro-enter-itis'.
#14
Which of the following is a correct breakdown of the term 'osteoporosis'?
Osteo-por-osis
ExplanationThe 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
ExplanationThe correct breakdown of 'neurology' is 'neur-o-logy'.
#17
Which of the following is a correct breakdown of the term 'ophthalmologist'?
Ophthalm-o-logist
ExplanationThe correct breakdown of 'ophthalmologist' is 'ophthalm-o-logist'.