Medical Terminology Components Quiz

Questions and Answers

What does the term 'dist/o' mean?

Pain

Long

Back

Distant (correct)

What does the term 'dolich/o' mean?

Long (correct)

Distant

Pain

Back

What does the term 'dolor/o' mean?

Pain (correct)

Back

Long

Distant

What does the term 'dors/o' mean?

Back Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'drom/o, -drome' mean?

Running Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'duct/o' mean?

To lead Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'duoden/o' mean?

Duodenum Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'dynam/o' mean?

Power, strength Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'dynia' mean?

Pain Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'dys-' mean?

Bad, painful, difficult Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'ec-, ecto-' mean?

Out, outside Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'echin/o' mean?

Spiny, prickly Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'echo-' mean?

Reverberating sound Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'eco-' mean?

Environment Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'ectasis, -ectasia' mean?

Dilation, expansion Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'ectomy' mean?

Surgical removal Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'ecrtr/o' mean?

Congenital absence Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'edema' mean?

Swelling Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'ele/o' mean?

Oil Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'electr/o' mean?

Electricity Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'embol/o' mean?

Embolus Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'embry/o' mean?

Embryo Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'emesis' mean?

Vomiting Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'emia' mean?

Blood condition Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'emmetr/o' mean?

Correct measure, proportioned Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'emphraxis' mean?

Stoppage, obstruction Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'en-, endo-' mean?

Inside, within Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'enanti/o' mean?

Opposite, opposed Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'encephal/o' mean?

Brain Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'enter/o' mean?

Intestines (small intestine) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Word Components and Definitions

dist/o: Refers to something being distant or away from a given point.
dolich/o: Indicates length, emphasizing characteristics of being long or elongated.
dolor/o: Pertains specifically to pain; often used in medical terms related to discomfort.
dors/o: Relates to the back; important in anatomy and describing locations on the body.
drom/o, -drome: Denotes running; often used in terms related to motion or path.
duct/o: Means to lead; commonly found in references to systems or passages in the body.
dueoden/o: Refers to the duodenum, the first part of the small intestine; crucial for digestion.
dynam/o: Relates to power and strength; frequently used in terms discussing energy or force.
dynia: Also denotes pain; used in various medical contexts to describe types of pain.
dys-: A prefix that suggests something is bad, painful, or difficult; important in medical terminology.
ec-, ecto-: Implies something being outside or outwards; useful in anatomical descriptions.
echin/o: Refers to spiny or prickly characteristics; used in botanical or medical contexts.
echo-: Indicates a reverberating sound; utilized in terms related to acoustics or diagnostics.
eco-: Pertains to the environment; relevant in discussions on ecology and biology.
ectasis, -ectasia: Signifies dilation or expansion, particularly concerning organs or vessels.
ectomy: Indicates the surgical removal of a part or organ; commonly used in medical procedures.
ecrtr/o: Refers to congenital absence; used in medical explanations of conditions at birth.
edema: Describes swelling; frequently associated with excess fluid in body tissues.
ele/o: Pertains to oil; relevant in biology or pathology discussions regarding lubrication and substances.
electr/o: Relates to electricity; essential in discussions of electrical activity in the body.
embol/o: Refers to an embolus, which can block blood vessels; critical in understanding circulatory health.
embry/o: Relates to the embryo, the early development stage of organisms; key in developmental biology.
emesis: Denotes vomiting; often used in clinical settings to describe a symptom.
emia: Refers to a condition of the blood; important in hematology and diagnosing blood disorders.
emmetr/o: Indicates correct measurement or proportion; essential in discussions of vision and optics.
emphraxis: Refers to stoppage or obstruction; often used in medical descriptions of blockages.
en-, endo-: Means inside or within; commonly used in anatomical and biological terms.
enanti/o: Indicates opposition; used in contexts describing opposing forces or concepts.
encephal/o: Refers to the brain, a critical structure in the nervous system.
enter/o: Pertains specifically to the intestines, primarily the small intestine; vital for digestion and nutrient absorption.

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Test your knowledge of essential medical terminology components with this quiz. Learn about prefixes and roots related to anatomy, pain, and other medical terms. This quiz will help reinforce your understanding of how these components are used in the medical field.