5 Questions
The suffix poiesis means. a. ______. b. prolapse. c. before. d. formation.
spitting
The suffix -lysis means. a. ______. b. incision. c. formation. d. excision.
destruction
The prefix in circumcise means. a. ______. b. through. c. many. d. alongside.
around
The suffix -desis means. a. ______. b. surgical repair. c. to burst froth. d. attraction for.
binding
Perforation of the stomach requires suturing, the operative term for which is. a. ______. b. gastrorrhaphy. c. gastrectomy. d. gastrostomy.
gastroplasty
Test your knowledge of medical terminology with this quiz! Identify the meanings of various suffixes and prefixes commonly used in medical terms. Can you correctly define terms related to formation, destruction, incision, and more? Put your skills to the test and see how well you know these medical language components.
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