Medical Terminology Suffixes and Prefixes Quiz

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What does the prefix aut- or auto- signify?

  • Specialist
  • Without
  • Self (correct)
  • Through

What does the suffix -algia mean?

  • Pertaining to
  • Pain (correct)
  • Cell
  • Inflammation

Which suffix refers to the process of visually examining something?

  • Pertaining to
  • State of
  • Process of visually examining (correct)
  • Instrument to visually examine

Which suffix denotes a condition involving a slight increase in numbers, except when used for blood conditions?

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What is the meaning of the prefix dia-?

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Which suffix is used to indicate a disease?

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