Medical Terminology: Prefix, Root, Suffix Quiz

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

Intestine

Combination

Stomach

Inflammation (correct)

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

To indicate a prefix

To separate the two roots

To aid pronunciation (correct)

To indicate a suffix

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

Stomach (correct)

Inflammation

Intestine

Combination

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

Study Notes

Medical Terminology Components

The suffix '-itis' denotes inflammation, indicating that gastroenteritis involves inflammation of the stomach and intestines.
The combining vowel 'o' in 'osteoarthritis' serves to connect the root 'oste' (bone) with the suffix '-arthritis' (joint inflammation), facilitating pronunciation.
The root 'gastr' in 'gastroenteritis' means stomach.
The combining vowel 'o' is used in 'cardiology' to link the root 'cardi' (heart) and the suffix '-logy' (study of), enhancing fluidity in speech.
In 'gastritis', no combining vowel is used between 'gastr' and '-itis' since the root ends in a consonant and the suffix begins with a vowel, allowing for direct connection.

Medical Terms and Their Meanings

The combining vowel in medical terms facilitates easier connection between root words and suffixes or prefixes and has no specific meaning on its own.
'Adenitis' refers to inflammation of a gland.
Identifying a term without a root word can be essential for understanding its structure, for example, terms that consist of only prefixes and suffixes.
The root 'cardi-' translates to heart.

Medical Prefixes and Plurals

The prefix 'neo-' means new, often indicating something recent or newly formed.
The suffix '-logy' signifies study of, as in cardiology (study of the heart).
The plural form of 'capitulum' is 'capitula'.
The root 'cyt/o' refers to a cell.
'Derm/o' indicates relating to the skin.
'Vertebra' is referred to by the root 'spondyl'.
The plural form of 'adenoma' is 'adenomata'.
The root referring to the throat or pharynx is 'pharyng/o'.
The root 'gastr/o' pertains to the stomach.
The root referring to the kidney is 'nephr/o'.
The root 'test/o' translates to testis or testicle.
The root for 'ovary' is 'oophor/o'.

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Test your knowledge of medical terminology with this quiz focusing on prefixes, roots, and suffixes. Learn how to combine different elements to understand the meaning of complex medical terms.