Word Elements in Medical Terminology Quiz

Test your knowledge on medical terminology word elements with this quiz. Prefixes, suffixes, and combining forms explained.

#1

Which word element means 'before' in medical terminology?

Hypo-
Inter-
Pre-
Post-
#2

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

Inflammation
Surgical removal
Condition of
Pertaining to
#3

The word element 'dermato-' in medical terminology refers to which part of the body?

Bones
Skin
Brain
Kidney
#4

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

Above
Below
Around
Within
#5

The suffix '-emia' in medical terminology refers to which condition?

Infection
Inflammation
Blood condition
Tumor
#6

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

Before
Around
Below
Within
#7

What does the word element 'neuro-' refer to in medical terminology?

Blood
Muscle
Nerve
Bone
#8

The prefix 'hemi-' in medical terminology means:

All
Half
Many
Few
#9

What is the meaning of the combining form 'cardi/o'?

Heart
Lung
Liver
Stomach
#10

The combining form 'nephr-' in medical terminology relates to which organ?

Liver
Heart
Kidney
Lung
#11

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

Inflammation
Bleeding
Pain
Tumor
#12

The word element 'hepat-' in medical terminology is associated with which organ?

Heart
Liver
Lung
Kidney
#13

What is the meaning of the combining form 'osteo-'?

Muscle
Bone
Nerve
Blood
#14

In medical terminology, the combining form 'gastr-' is associated with which organ?

Liver
Heart
Stomach
Kidney
#15

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

Inflammation
Bleeding
Pain
Tumor
#16

In medical terminology, what does the prefix 'myo-' indicate?

Muscle
Bone
Nerve
Blood
#17

The suffix '-otomy' in medical terminology indicates what procedure?

Excision or removal
Incision or cutting
Binding or fusion
Visualization
#18

The prefix 'hypo-' in medical terminology indicates:

Above
Below
Around
Within
#19

The combining form 'aden-' in medical terminology relates to which organ?

Liver
Heart
Gland
Kidney

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