Medical Terminology Roots Quiz

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What does the root 'Cardi/o' refer to?

Lung

Kidney

Stomach

Heart (correct)

Which term refers to inflammation of the skin?

Nephritis

Gastritis

Dermatitis (correct)

Hepatitis

What is the meaning of the root 'Hepat/o'?

Liver (correct)

Kidney

Bone

Nerve

Which term describes the study of body movement?

Kinesi/o Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is associated with high blood sugar levels?

Hyperglycemia Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Arthr/o' signify?

Joint Signup and view all the answers

What is 'Enteritis' a condition of?

Intestine Signup and view all the answers

Which root word refers to bone?

Oste/o Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Pulm/o' mean?

Lungs Signup and view all the answers

Which term pertains to inflammation of the brain?

Encephalitis Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix '-ectomy' indicate?

Surgical removal Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following conditions is indicated by the term 'hyperglycemia'?

High glucose levels in blood Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'kinesiology'?

Study of rapid body movement Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'bi-' signify?

Two Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to a tumor originating from melanocytes?

Melanoma Signup and view all the answers

What does 'pneumia' refer to in medical terminology?

Breathing Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'apnea' mean?

Absence of breathing Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following defines 'hypoxia'?

Low oxygen levels in blood Signup and view all the answers

What medical term refers to the specialist in foot care?

Podiatrist Signup and view all the answers

Which suffix would be used to denote inflammation?

-itis Signup and view all the answers

What does 'chemotherapy' refer to?

Treatment with chemicals Signup and view all the answers

What does 'sclerosis' indicate in medical terminology?

Hardening of tissue Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following means 'surgical repair'?

-plasty Signup and view all the answers

What does 'cardiomegaly' refer to?

Enlargement of the heart Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'Kinesia' relate to?

Rapid motion Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Hypokalemia' indicate?

Deficient potassium levels in blood Signup and view all the answers

What condition does 'Cyanosis' describe?

Bluish discoloration of skin Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'Tetra-' signify?

Four Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Ante-' mean in medical terminology?

Before Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following correctly defines 'Poly-'?

Many Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Postmenopausal' refer to?

After menopause Signup and view all the answers

What condition does 'Hyperglycemia' indicate?

High blood sugar level Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'Un-' denote?

Not Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the prefix 'Meso-'?

Middle Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes 'Iso-'?

Equal Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Euphoria' denote in terms of health?

State of happiness Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct meaning of 'Oliguria'?

Scanty urine production Signup and view all the answers

The suffix '-itis' typically indicates which of the following?

Infection or inflammation Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Medical Term Reference Guide - Roots Table

Cardi/o: Heart; Example: Cardiologist (specialist in heart treatment)
Pulm/o: Lung; Example: Pulmonary (pertaining to lungs)
Nephr/o, Ren/o: Kidney; Example: Nephrology (study of the kidney)
Gastr/o: Stomach; Example: Gastroenterology (study of the stomach and intestines)
Enter/o: Intestine; Example: Enteritis (inflammation of the intestine)
Hem/o, Hemat/o: Blood; Example: Hemoglobin (protein in red blood cells)
Oste/o: Bone; Example: Osteoporosis (condition of weakened bones)
Neur/o: Nerve; Example: Neurology (study of nervous system)
Myel/o: Bone marrow; Example: Myeloid (pertaining to bone marrow)
Hepat/o: Liver; Example: Hepatitis (inflammation of the liver)
Derm/o: Skin; Example: Dermatitis (inflammation of the skin)
Cyt/o: Cell; Example: Cytology (study of cells)
My/o: Muscle; Example: Myopathy (disease of the muscles)
Cephal/o: Head; Example: Cephalalgia (headache); Example: Cervical region (refers to the neck)
Cervic/o: Neck; Example: Cervical region (refers to the neck)
Thorac/o: Chest/Thorax; Example: Thoracic region (refers to the chest)
Encephal/o: Brain; Example: Encephalitis (inflammation of the brain)
Arthr/o: Joint; Example: Arthritis (inflammation of the joints)
Blephar/o: Eyelid; Example: Blepharoplasty (surgical repair of the eyelids)
Opt/o, Ophthalm/o: Eye; Example: Optometry (measurement of vision); Example: Ophthalmology (study of the eye)
Kinesi/o: Movement; Example: Kinesiology (study of the body)

Medical Term Reference Guide - Additional Terms

Calc/o: Calcium; Example: Hypocalcemia (low levels of calcium in the blood)
Kal/o: Potassium; Example: Hyperkalemia (high levels of potassium in the blood)
Glyc/o: Sugar; Example: Hyperglycemia (high blood sugar)
Ox/o: Oxygen; Example: Hypoxia (low oxygen levels)
Pne/o: Breathing; Example: Apnea (absence of breathing)
Sperm/o: Sperm; Example: Spermicide (substance that kills sperm)
Abdomin/o: Abdomen; Example: Abdominoplasty (surgical repair of the abdomen)
Celi/o: Abdomen; Example: Celiotomy (surgical incision into the abdomen)
Lapar/o: Abdominal wall; Example: Laparoscopy (visual examination of the abdomen)
Lumb/o: Lower back; Example: Lumbago (lower back pain)
Periton/o: Peritoneum; Example: Peritonitis (inflammation of the peritoneum)
Acro/o: Extremities; Example: Acromegaly (enlargement of extremities)
Dactyl/o: Fingers, toes; Example: Dactylitis (inflammation of fingers or toes)
Ped/o: Foot; Example: Podiatry (the medical treatment and study of the feet)
Pod/o: Foot; Example: Podiatrist (specialist in foot care)
Pyema: Pus; Example: Pyemia (blood infection with pus producing bacteria)
Kinesia: Rapid motion

Medical Term Reference Guide - Suffixes Table

-logy: Study of; Example: Neurology (study of the nervous system)
-logist: One who studies; Example: Cardiologist (one who studies the heart)
-itis: Inflammation; Example: Arthritis (inflammation of the joints)
-ectomy: Surgical removal; Example: Appendectomy (surgical removal of the appendix)
-scopy: Process of visually examining; Example: Endoscopy (visual examination of internal structures)
-algia: Pain; Example: Arthralgia (joint pain)
-dynia: Pain; Example: Cephalodynia (head pain)
-megaly: Enlargement; Example: Cardiomegaly (enlargement of the heart)
-oma: Tumor; Example: Melanoma (tumor originating from melanocytes)
-sclerosis: Hardening; Example: Arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries)
-pathy: Disease; Example: Neuropathy (disease of the nerves)
-plasty: Surgical repair; Example: Rhinoplasty (surgical repair of the nose)
-gram: Record or image; Example: Mammogram (x-ray image of the breast)
-therapy: Treatment; Example: Chemotherapy (treatment with chemicals, often cancer therapy)
-centesis: Surgical puncture; Example: Amniocentesis (puncture to remove amniotic fluid)
-graph: Instrument that records; Example: Electrocardiograph (machine recording heart's electrical activity)
-graphy: Process of recording; Example: Radiography (process of taking x-ray images)
-lysis: Separation, breakdown; Example: Hemolysis (breakdown of red blood cells)
-scope: Instrument for visual exam; Example: Microscope (instrument for examining small objects)
-tic: Pertaining to; Example: Cardiac (pertaining to the heart)
-ous: Pertaining to; Example: Cutaneous (pertaining to the skin)
-ic: Pertaining to; Example: Nephrotic (pertaining to the kidneys)

Medical Term Reference Guide - Prefixes Table

Uni-: One; Example: Unilateral (affecting one side)
Bi-: Two; Example: Bicuspid (tooth with two points)
Hemi-: Half; Example: Hemisphere (half of a rounded structure)
Multi-: Many; Example: Multivitamin (containing many vitamins)

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Test your knowledge of medical terminology roots with this quiz. Learn the meanings of key prefixes and their applications in various medical fields. Enhance your understanding of medical language and its components.