Medical Prefixes and Suffixes Quiz
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What does the prefix 'micro-' mean?

  • one
  • new
  • small (correct)
  • many
  • What does the prefix 'mono-' mean?

    one, single

    What does the suffix '-mortem' refer to?

    death

    What does the term 'muc-' refer to?

    <p>mucus, secretion of mucus membrane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the prefix 'multi-' mean?

    <p>many, much, a large amount</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'my-' refer to in medical terminology?

    <p>muscle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'myc-' refer to?

    <p>fungus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'myel-' refer to?

    <p>bone marrow, spinal cord</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'myring-' refer to?

    <p>eardrum, tympanic membrane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'narc-' refer to?

    <p>sleep, numb, stupor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'nas-' refer to?

    <p>nose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does '-natal' refer to?

    <p>birth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'necr-' refer to?

    <p>death</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the prefix 'neo-' mean?

    <p>new</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'neph-' refer to?

    <p>kidney</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'neur-' refer to?

    <p>nerve, nervous system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'noct-' refer to?

    <p>night, at night</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'non' mean?

    <p>no, none</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'ocul-' refer to?

    <p>eye</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does '-ode, oid' refer to?

    <p>form, shape, like, resembling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'odont-' refer to?

    <p>tooth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'olig-' refer to?

    <p>few, less than normal, small</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the suffix '-ologist' denote?

    <p>person who does/studies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the suffix '-ology' refer to?

    <p>study of, science of</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does '-oma' refer to?

    <p>tumor, a swelling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the prefix 'onco-' mean?

    <p>mass, bulk, tumor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'oophor-' refer to?

    <p>ovary, female egg cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'ophthalm-' refer to?

    <p>eye</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does '-opia' refer to?

    <p>vision</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does '-opsy' mean?

    <p>to view</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Medical Prefixes and Suffixes

    • micro-: Refers to something small in size.
    • mono-: Indicates one or single entity.
    • -mortem: Relates specifically to death.
    • muc- (o, us): Pertains to mucus or the secretions from mucus membranes.
    • multi-: Describes many or a large quantity of something.
    • my- (o): Associated with muscles.
    • myc- (o): Involves fungi.
    • myel- (o): Refers to bone marrow or spinal cord.
    • myring- (o): Relates to the eardrum, also known as the tympanic membrane.
    • narc- (o): Indicates sleep, numbness, or stupor.
    • nas- (o): Pertains to the nose.
    • -natal: Concerns birth or the process of being born.
    • necr- (o): Relates to death.
    • neo-: Indicates something new or recent.
    • neph- (r, ro): Refers to the kidneys.
    • neur- (o): Relates to nerves or the nervous system.
    • noct- (i): Refers to night or nighttime activities.
    • non: Indicates none or a lack of something.
    • ocul- (o): Pertains to the eye.
    • -ode, oid: Describes form, shape, or resemblance.
    • odont- (o): Refers to teeth.
    • olig- (o): Indicates few or less than the normal or expected amount.
    • -ologist: Refers to a person who studies or practices in a specific field.
    • -ology: Represents the study or science of a particular subject.
    • -oma: Indicates a tumor or swelling.
    • onco-: Relates to mass, bulk, or tumor.
    • oophor- (o): Pertains to the ovary or female egg cell.
    • ophthalm- (o): Refers to the eye.
    • -opia: Related to vision or sight.
    • -opsy: Means to view or examine, often used in medical contexts.

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    Test your knowledge of medical prefixes and suffixes with this quiz. Understand the meanings of terms like 'micro-', 'mono-', and more as they relate to the medical field. Perfect for students and professionals looking to brush up on their vocabulary.

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