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Medical Terminology Prefix and Suffix Quiz

Improve Your Prefix and Suffix Recognition Skills

Difficulty: Moderate
Questions: 20
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Ready to sharpen your understanding of medical prefixes and suffixes? This interactive Medical Terminology Quiz challenges you with 15 multiple-choice items designed to enhance recall and accuracy. It's perfect for students, educators, and healthcare professionals seeking targeted Terminology Assessment Quiz practice. You'll gain confidence in decoding complex terms and can freely tailor questions in our editor for personalized studying. Explore more quizzes to deepen your medical vocabulary today!

What does the prefix "brady-" mean in medical terminology?
Fast
Above
Below
Slow
The prefix "brady-" denotes slowness or slow rate. It is used in terms like bradycardia, meaning a slow heart rate.
Which suffix indicates inflammation?
-itis
-logy
-osis
-ectomy
The suffix "-itis" means inflammation, as seen in terms like tonsillitis, meaning inflammation of the tonsils.
What does the prefix "hyper-" signify?
Below normal
Slow
Study of
Excessive or above normal
The prefix "hyper-" means excessive or above normal, used in terms like hypertension (high blood pressure).
Which root word refers to the skin?
Gastr/o
Dermat/o
Cardi/o
Nephr/o
The root "dermat/o" means skin, as in dermatitis, which is inflammation of the skin.
What does the suffix "-ology" mean?
Pain
Study of
Enlargement
Surgical removal
The suffix "-ology" denotes the study of a subject, such as neurology, the study of the nervous system.
Cholecystectomy refers to the surgical removal of which organ?
Gallbladder
Spleen
Kidney
Appendix
"Cholecystectomy" breaks down into cholecyst- (gallbladder) and -ectomy (removal), meaning removal of the gallbladder.
Gastroenteritis is the inflammation of which parts of the digestive tract?
Esophagus and stomach
Liver and gallbladder
Stomach and intestines
Intestines only
"Gastroenteritis" combines gastr/o (stomach), enter/o (intestines), and -itis (inflammation), meaning inflammation of stomach and intestines.
What does the suffix "-pathy" denote?
Study of
Visual examination
Condition or disease
Surgical removal
The suffix "-pathy" means disease or disorder, as in neuropathy, a disease of the nerves.
The prefix "epi-" means:
Below or under
Upon or above
Around
Within
The prefix "epi-" means upon or above. For example, epigastric means above the stomach.
Intravenous administration occurs where?
In the muscle
Within a vein
Under the skin
In the artery
The prefix intra- means within and venous refers to a vein, so intravenous means within a vein.
The suffix "-emia" refers to a condition involving:
Movement
Breathing
Eating
Blood
The suffix "-emia" relates to blood. For example, anemia refers to a lower-than-normal number of red blood cells in the blood.
In the term subhepatic, the prefix "sub-" means:
Within
Under or below
Above
Between
The prefix "sub-" means under or below. Subhepatic indicates beneath the liver.
Osteoarthritis is inflammation of:
Tendons
Muscles
Joint surfaces
Bone tissue
Osteoarthritis breaks into oste/o (bone), arthr/o (joint), and -itis (inflammation), indicating inflammation of joint surfaces often involving bone changes.
The suffix "-lysis" means:
Formation
Surgical repair
Breakdown or destruction
Study of
The suffix "-lysis" denotes breakdown or destruction, as in hemolysis, which means the breakdown of red blood cells.
What is the purpose of the combining vowel in terms like hepat/o/megaly?
To change the meaning of the root
To join two consonants
To indicate number
To connect root to suffix or another root when the next part begins with a consonant
A combining vowel, often "o", links a root to a suffix or another root when the next word part starts with a consonant, improving pronunciation.
What does the term choledocholithiasis mean?
Surgical removal of the gallbladder
Inflammation of the common bile duct
Presence of stones in the common bile duct
Enlargement of the liver
Choledocholithiasis breaks into choledoch/o (common bile duct), lith (stone), and -iasis (condition), indicating stones in the common bile duct.
An electroencephalogram is used to record electrical activity of the:
Heart
Kidneys
Brain
Muscles
Electroencephalogram combines electr/o (electricity), encephal/o (brain), and -gram (record), meaning a record of the brain's electrical activity.
Endarterectomy involves removal of:
Plaque from a heart valve
Inner lining of an artery
A lymph node
Outer layer of a vein
Endarterectomy splits into end- (inner), arteri- (artery), and -ectomy (removal), referring to removal of the inner arterial lining, often to clear plaque.
Laparoscopy is the visual examination of the:
Pelvic cavity
Abdominal cavity
Thoracic cavity
Cranial cavity
Laparoscopy uses lapar/o (abdomen) and -scopy (visual examination), so it is the minimally invasive inspection of the abdominal cavity with a scope.
The term "percutaneous" literally means:
Into the joint
Through the skin
Through the muscle
Through the vein
Percutaneous is formed from per- (through) and cutane/o (skin), meaning through the skin, often referring to needle puncture procedures.
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Learning Outcomes

  1. Identify key medical prefixes to understand word origins.
  2. Analyze medical suffixes to interpret term meanings accurately.
  3. Apply word-building rules to construct and deconstruct terms.
  4. Master differentiation between similar prefixes and suffixes.
  5. Evaluate clinical terms by combining prefixes, roots, and suffixes.

Cheat Sheet

  1. Dissect Medical Terms - Medical words love to play mix-and-match with prefixes, roots, and suffixes. For example, in "pneumonia," "pneum-" means lungs or air and "-ia" indicates a condition, giving you a roadmap to understand new terms instantly. Get comfy with this structure and you'll start decoding complex jargon like a pro! CliffsNotes Study Notes
  2. Master Number Prefixes - Numbers sneak into medical terms all the time! "Bi-" means two (think biceps) and "tri-" means three (spot those triceps). Nailing these prefixes turns daunting words into simple puzzles you can crack in seconds. Pressbooks: Prefixes & Suffixes
  3. Learn Directional Prefixes - Knowing "sub-" means under (as in subcutaneous) and "supra-" means above (supraglottis) helps you visualize anatomy like a map. These little clues point you to where things are in the body, so you'll never get lost in a textbook diagram. Pressbooks: Prefixes & Suffixes
  4. Identify Color Prefixes - Colors pop up everywhere: "erythr/o-" for red (erythrocyte), "leuk/o-" for white (leukocyte), and "cyan/o-" for blue (cyanosis). When you recognize these, you can literally see cell types and conditions in living color inside your mind. Pressbooks: Prefixes & Suffixes
  5. Spot Condition Suffixes - Suffixes often describe what's happening: "-itis" signals inflammation (arthritis), while "-osis" points to a condition, usually abnormal (endometriosis). These endings give you the story behind the symptom. Pressbooks: Prefixes & Suffixes
  6. Recognize Procedure Suffixes - When you see "-ectomy," think removal (mastectomy), and with "-otomy," think incision (laparotomy). These tell you exactly what kind of procedure is being performed - no guesswork required. Pressbooks: Prefixes & Suffixes
  7. Differentiate Similar Prefixes - Some prefixes look alike but mean very different things: "inter-" means between (interstitial) while "intra-" means within (intracellular). Mixing them up can lead to hilarious misunderstandings - so keep them straight! Pressbooks: Prefixes & Suffixes
  8. Build Words Step by Step - Combine prefixes, roots, and suffixes to create full terms - like "hypoglycemia": "hypo-" (low) + "glyc-" (sugar) + "-emia" (blood condition). It's like Lego for words: once you know the blocks, you can build anything. CliffsNotes Study Notes
  9. Use Mnemonic Devices - Memory tricks turn tough terms into catchy phrases. Remember "BRADYcardia" by picturing a slow-moving "Brady" on a turtle - it sticks in your brain! Custom mnemonics make studying a breeze. Quizlet Flash Cards
  10. Practice, Practice, Practice - Deconstruct unfamiliar terms daily: spot the prefix, root, and suffix. This habit sharpens your skills and boosts confidence so you can tackle any new word without breaking a sweat. CliffsNotes Study Notes
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