Medical Terminology Prefixes and Suffixes Quiz
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What does the prefix 'Derm/a' refer to?

  • Nerves
  • Skin (correct)
  • Lungs
  • Bones

    • Which of the following prefixes refers to the neck or cervix?

  • Faci/o
  • Crani/o
  • Dors/i
  • Cervic/o (correct)

    • What does the term 'Cardi/o' relate to?

  • Heart (correct)
  • Liver
  • Kidney
  • Lung

    • What area of the body does 'Pelv/o' refer to?

    <p>Pelvis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which prefix indicates the eye?

    <p>Ophthalm/o</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Gingiv/o' refer to in medical terminology?

    <p>Gums in mouth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which prefix denotes the abdominal area?

    <p>Abdomin/o</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which prefix is used to denote blood?

    <p>Hemat/o</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the prefix 'hypo-' mean?

    <p>Deficient</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which suffix indicates a person or agent?

    <p>-ist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following prefixes means 'beyond' or 'outside'?

    <p>Ultra-</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'myel/o' refer to in medical terms?

    <p>Bone marrow or spinal cord</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The term 'men/o' is associated with which physiological process?

    <p>Menstruation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which combining form refers to the uterus?

    <p>Uter/o</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the suffix '-genic' imply?

    <p>Produced by</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Study Notes

    Medical Terminology Prefixes and Suffixes

    • A-, an-: Lack of, without, not
    • Ante-: Before, in front of, or forward
    • Anti-: Opposing or against
    • Bi-: Double, two, twice, both
    • Bi-: Opposing against
    • Co-, con-, com-: Together or with
    • De-: Down, or from
    • Di-: Twice or two
    • Extra-, extro-: Beyond, outside of, or outward
    • Hemi-, semi-: Half, half of
    • Heter/o: Other, different
    • Hom/o, home/o: Same, alike
    • Hyper-: Above, excessive, beyond
    • Hyp-, hypo-: Below, beneath, deficient
    • Infra-: Below or beneath
    • Inter-: Between
    • Intra-: Within, inside
    • Intro-: Into, or within
    • Macro-: Large
    • Micro-, micr-: Tiny, small
    • Post-: After, or following, behind
    • Pre-, pro-: In front of, before, preceding
    • Retro-: Behind, backward
    • Semi-: Half
    • Trans-: Through or across
    • Tri-: Three
    • Ultra-: Excessive, beyond
    • -ac, -ic, -al, -ous, -tic: Related to, or pertaining to
    • -ate, -ize: Subject to, use
    • -ent, -er, -ist: Person, agent
    • -genic: Produced by
    • -gram: A written record
    • -graph: Instrument used to record
    • -graphy: Process of recording
    • -ism: Condition or theory
    • -itis: Inflammation
    • -logist: One who studies, specialist
    • -oma: Tumor
    • -ology: Study of, process of study
    • -pathy: Disease, disease process
    • -phobia: Morbid fear of or intolerance
    • -scope: Instrument used to visually examine
    • -scopy: Process of visual examination

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    Test your knowledge of medical terminology with this quiz focused on prefixes and suffixes. Understand how these components alter meanings in medical contexts. Suitable for students eager to enhance their medical vocabulary.

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