Medical Terminology: Prefixes and Suffixes Quiz

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Where are prefixes located in a medical term?

  • At the beginning (correct)
  • In the middle
  • Not specified
  • At the end

What do suffixes do in a medical term?

  • Indicate the color
  • Alter the meaning (correct)
  • Specify the procedure
  • Show direction

Are suffixes explicitly stated in the definition of a word?

  • Depends on the suffix
  • Yes, always
  • Sometimes (correct)
  • No, never

Which part of a medical term deals with body parts, color, and direction?

<p>Prefixes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where are suffixes located in a medical term?

<p>At the end (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of a medical term alters the meaning of the word?

<p>Prefix (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where are suffixes typically located in a medical term?

<p>End (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of prefixes deal with body parts, color, and direction in medical terms?

<p>Prefixes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of a medical term is common to English language suffixes?

<p>Suffixes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what way do suffixes contribute to a medical term?

<p>Alter the meaning (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Understanding Prefixes and Suffixes in Medical Terms

  • Prefixes are located at the beginning of a medical term and alter the meaning of the term.
  • Prefixes can deal with different aspects, including:

    Body Parts

    • Prefixes related to body parts can change the meaning of a medical term.

    Color

    • Prefixes related to color can change the meaning of a medical term.

    Direction

    • Prefixes related to direction can change the meaning of a medical term.

Suffixes in Medical Terms

  • Suffixes are located at the end of a medical term and alter the meaning of the term.
  • Suffixes often relate to medical procedures.
  • Suffixes in medical terms are similar to those in the English language.
  • Suffixes may not always be explicitly stated in the definition of a word.

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