Medical Terminology Quiz & Flashcards for Mnemonics

What does the root word 'poli/o' in relation to a gray whale performing a pole dance represent?

What does 'arthr' refer to in the context of King Arthur and his knights sitting at a round table eating elbow macaroni?

What suffix does 'osis' represent in the context of Abby Normal's arrow?

What does the suffix 'algia' relate to in the context of a fish eating algae?

What word root does 'col' represent in the context of a coal miner suffering from constipation?

The prefix 'hyper' can be associated with which of the following situations?

What suffix does 'itis' represent when referring to a swollen eye?

What does the word root 'rhin/o' refer to in the context of a rhinoceros with a human nose?

What word root does 'myc' refer to, as illustrated by a salamander singing into a mushroom microphone?

What does the word root 'arteri/o' signify in the context of a teary-eyed artist painting a huge red heart?

Mnemonics for Medical Terminology

Pole Dance and Gray Whale
Represents the root "poli/o" for its association with curvature or poles.
King Arthur and the Round Table
The prefix "arthr" references joints; King Arthur symbolizes this while elbow represents the joints.
Abby Normal's Exclamation
The suffix "osis" is remembered through Abby Normal and her brother's dramatic cry emphasizing an abnormal condition.
Screaming Algae
The suffix "algia" is symbolized by algae, with the screaming connoting pain associated with "algia."
Constipated Coal Miner
The root "col" connects with the colon; "coal" is a reminder of "col," linking to the miner's constipation issue.
Hyperactive Child
The prefix "hyper" signifies excess or increase, illustrated by the chaotic behavior of a caffeinated child.
Swollen Eyepatch
The suffix "itis" symbolizes inflammation, linked to the swollen eye under the pirate's eyepatch.
Rhinoceros with a Human Nose
The word root "rhin/o" refers to the nose, with "rhinoceros" assisting in memory retention.
Salamander Singing Opera
The root "myc" is represented by the mushroom; "mic" stands for the sound and links to fungus.
Teary-Eyed Artist and Heart
The root "arteri/o" relates to arteries; tears link to the syllable "ter" while painting a heart emphasizes the arterial connection.

Test your knowledge of medical terminology through creative mnemonics! This quiz covers various roots, prefixes, and suffixes and how they can be memorized with fun and vivid associations. Perfect for students in medical courses to reinforce their learning.