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Word Building in Medical Terminology Quiz

#1

Which prefix means 'above' or 'excessive'?

Hyper-
Explanation

Hyper- means 'above' or 'excessive'.

#2

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

To cut out or remove
Explanation

-ectomy indicates 'to cut out or remove'.

#3

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

Slow
Explanation

Brady- signifies 'slow'.

#4

What is the meaning of the prefix 'dys-' in medical terms?

Difficult, painful
Explanation

Dys- indicates 'difficult, painful'.

#5

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

Within
Explanation

Endo- signifies 'within'.

#6

Which of the following is a combining form for 'bone'?

Osteo-
Explanation

Osteo- is the combining form for 'bone'.

#7

What is the meaning of the prefix 'peri-' in medical terms?

Around
Explanation

The prefix 'peri-' signifies 'around'.

#8

Which of the following is a combining form for 'skin'?

Dermat/o-
Explanation

Dermat/o- is the combining form for 'skin'.

#9

Which suffix means 'surgical repair'?

-plasty
Explanation

-plasty means 'surgical repair'.

#10

Which of the following is a combining form for 'blood'?

Hemo-
Explanation

Hemo- is the combining form for 'blood'.

#11

What does the suffix '-algia' indicate in medical terminology?

Pain
Explanation

-algia means 'pain'.

#12

Which suffix means 'instrument to visually examine'?

-scopy
Explanation

-scopy denotes 'instrument to visually examine'.

#13

Which suffix means 'surgical puncture to remove fluid'?

-centesis
Explanation

-centesis indicates 'surgical puncture to remove fluid'.

#14

Which suffix means 'condition of blood'?

-emia
Explanation

-emia indicates 'condition of blood'.

#15

Which suffix means 'surgical removal'?

-tomy
Explanation

-tomy denotes 'surgical removal'.

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