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Word Roots and Affixes in Medical Terminology Quiz

#1

What does the prefix 'hemo-' refer to in medical terminology?

Blood
Explanation

Refers to blood.

#2

What is the meaning of the suffix '-algia' in medical terms?

Pain
Explanation

Denotes pain.

#3

The term 'hypertension' is composed of which elements?

Hyper- and Pressure
Explanation

Combination of 'hyper-' and 'pressure'.

#4

What does the suffix '-phobia' signify in medical terms?

Fear of
Explanation

Indicates fear of.

#5

The prefix 'hyper-' in medical terms generally means:

Above
Explanation

Indicates above.

#6

Which suffix is commonly used to denote inflammation in medical terms?

-itis
Explanation

Denotes inflammation.

#7

The word 'cardiologist' is formed using which word root?

Cardio
Explanation

Root related to the heart.

#8

Which word root is associated with the liver?

Hepat
Explanation

Root related to the liver.

#9

The prefix 'sub-' in medical terms generally means:

Below
Explanation

Indicates below.

#10

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

Visual examination
Explanation

Refers to visual examination.

#11

What does the prefix 'neuro-' signify in medical language?

Nerve
Explanation

Signifies nerves.

#12

Which term means 'study of cells' in medical terminology?

Cytology
Explanation

Study of cells.

#13

What is the definition of the term 'dyspnea'?

Difficult breathing
Explanation

Difficulty in breathing.

#14

Which medical term refers to the surgical removal of the uterus?

Hysterectomy
Explanation

Surgical removal of uterus.

#15

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

Many
Explanation

Signifies many.

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