Medical Prefixes and Suffixes Quiz

Questions and Answers

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?

mucus, secretion of mucus membrane Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'multi-' mean?

many, much, a large amount Signup and view all the answers

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

muscle Signup and view all the answers

What does 'myc-' refer to?

fungus Signup and view all the answers

What does 'myel-' refer to?

bone marrow, spinal cord Signup and view all the answers

What does 'myring-' refer to?

eardrum, tympanic membrane Signup and view all the answers

What does 'narc-' refer to?

sleep, numb, stupor Signup and view all the answers

What does 'nas-' refer to?

nose Signup and view all the answers

What does '-natal' refer to?

birth Signup and view all the answers

What does 'necr-' refer to?

death Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'neo-' mean?

new Signup and view all the answers

What does 'neph-' refer to?

kidney Signup and view all the answers

What does 'neur-' refer to?

nerve, nervous system Signup and view all the answers

What does 'noct-' refer to?

night, at night Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'non' mean?

no, none Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ocul-' refer to?

eye Signup and view all the answers

What does '-ode, oid' refer to?

form, shape, like, resembling Signup and view all the answers

What does 'odont-' refer to?

tooth Signup and view all the answers

What does 'olig-' refer to?

few, less than normal, small Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix '-ologist' denote?

person who does/studies Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix '-ology' refer to?

study of, science of Signup and view all the answers

What does '-oma' refer to?

tumor, a swelling Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'onco-' mean?

mass, bulk, tumor Signup and view all the answers

What does 'oophor-' refer to?

ovary, female egg cell Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ophthalm-' refer to?

eye Signup and view all the answers

What does '-opia' refer to?

vision Signup and view all the answers

What does '-opsy' mean?

to view 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.