Medical Terminology Test

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The prefix a- or an- means:

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Not or without

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Which suffix refers to a surgical procedure that removes fluid?

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-centesis

Front

After eating contaminated food, Thomas developed gastroenteritis. This condition affected his:

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Intestines

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The suffix -edema refers to:

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Swelling

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The medical prefix neo- means:

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New

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The suffix -ectomy refers to:

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Surgical removal of a body part

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The prefix hyper- means:

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Excessive or above normal

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The suffix -itis refers to:

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Inflammation

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The prefix hypo- means:

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Below normal or deficient

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The suffix -ology refers to:

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The study of a subject