14 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a correct plural form based on the English rules for forming plurals mentioned in the text?
Stress - stressi
What is the correct plural form of the word 'phalanx' based on the text?
Phalanges
Which rule should be applied to pluralize the word 'corpus' correctly?
Change -us to -i to form 'corpi'
What is the correct plural form of 'carcinoma' based on the information provided in the text?
Carcinomata
What is the main purpose of a prefix in a medical term?
To modify or change the meaning of the word
In the term 'hyperthyroidism', what does 'thyroid' represent?
Body part
According to English rules for forming plurals, what is the correct plural form of 'axilla'?
Axillae
Which term represents a painless test that measures the heart's electrical activity?
Electrocardiogram
Which rule states that when an abbreviation is expressed in lowercase, an ‘s (with apostrophe) is added to pluralize it?
Rule of Pronunciation
What is the correct way to pluralize 'rbc' according to the English rules for forming plurals?
rbcs
Which letter(s) combination has a pronunciation of 'k' as opposed to its usual sound?
ch
What does the prefix 'AN-, A-' signify?
With lack of
Which prefix means 'forward' or 'before'?
ANTE-, PRE-
In which country or region may the word 'Gynecology' be pronounced as jin-e-KOL-o-je?
Some countries in Asia
This quiz tests your knowledge on changing the singular form of medical terms to their plural forms. It covers various rules such as changing 'um' ending to 'a', 'us' ending to 'i', 'is' ending to 'es', and more.
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