Medical Terminology: Prefix, Root, Suffix Quiz

What is the meaning of the suffix '-itis' in the term 'gastroenteritis'?

Inflammation

What is the purpose of the combining vowel 'o' in the term 'osteoarthritis'?

To aid pronunciation

What is the meaning of the root 'gastr' in the term 'gastroenteritis'?

Stomach

In the term 'cardiology', why is the combining vowel 'o' used between the root 'cardi' and the suffix '-logy'?

Because the suffix '-logy' begins with a consonant Signup and view all the answers

Why is there no combining vowel used between the root 'gastr' and the suffix '-itis' in the term 'gastritis'?

Because the suffix '-itis' begins with a vowel Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the combining vowel used in medical terms?

To aid pronunciation Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the medical term 'adenitis'?

Inflammation of a gland Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following medical terms does NOT contain a root word?

Neoplasm Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the root word 'cardi-'?

Heart Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following medical terms contains two root words?

Osteoarthritis Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the prefix 'neo-'?

New Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following suffixes means 'study of'?

-logy Signup and view all the answers

What is the plural form of the word 'capitulum'?

Capitula Signup and view all the answers

What is the root meaning of 'cyt/o'?

Cell Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the root 'derm/o'?

Skin Signup and view all the answers

Which root refers to the 'vertebra'?

Vertebr/o Signup and view all the answers

What is the plural form of the word 'adenoma'?

Adenomas Signup and view all the answers

Which root refers to the 'throat' or 'pharynx'?

Pharyng/o Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the root 'gastr/o'?

Stomach Signup and view all the answers

Which root refers to the 'kidney'?

Ren/o Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the root 'test/o'?

Testicle Signup and view all the answers

Which root refers to the 'ovary'?

Oophor/o Signup and view all the answers