16 Questions
What does the suffix 'ology' mean?
The study of
Which word part means 'disease'?
Path
What does the prefix 'brady' mean?
Slow
Which term means 'excessive thirst'?
Polydipsia
What does the suffix 'centesis' mean?
Surgical puncture to remove fluid
Which prefix means 'around'?
Peri
What does the term 'bradypnea' mean?
Reduced breathing
Which of the following terms means 'pain'?
Algia
What does the suffix '-tomy' mean?
Cutting or incision
Which of the following abbreviations means 'four times a day'?
QID
What does the abbreviation 'NPO' stand for?
Nil per os (nothing by mouth)
What does the abbreviation 'FELV' stand for?
Feline leukemia virus
Which of the following abbreviations refers to a dog breed?
JRT
What does the abbreviation 'RX' stand for?
Prescription
What does the term 'abduction' mean in directional terminology?
Move a limb away from the midline of the body
What does the term 'plantar' refer to in directional terminology?
The under surface of the back paw
Test your knowledge of medical terminology by defining terms with multiple word parts. Practice identifying the suffix first, then each word part in sequence to understand the meaning of complex medical terms.
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