10 Questions
What part of a medical term do prefixes typically modify?
The beginning
Which prefix means 'against'?
Anti-
What does the prefix 'An-' signify in a medical term?
Without
What does the prefix 'Bio-' typically refer to in medical terminology?
Cell
The prefix 'Dys-' in a medical term signifies?
Difficult; Abnormal
Which term refers to a medical procedure involving the tongue?
Glossotomy
What is the meaning of the prefix 'Aden/o-'?
Cheek
What does the prefix 'Chol-' usually relate to in medical terms?
Bile
Which term describes a type of cancer?
Carcinoma
In medical terminology, what does 'Arteriol-' typically refer to?
Blood vessel
Test your knowledge of medical terminology prefixes with this quiz! Practice identifying prefixes and understanding how they alter the meaning of medical terms. Improve your spelling and pronunciation skills while learning common medical prefixes.
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