Medical root words, prefixes, suffixes and combining vowels

Multiple Choice

The suffix is added at the ________ of the word.

• beginning

• middle

• end

• anywhere

Multiple Choice

How do you call the "main" word in a medical terminology?

• vowel

• root word

• stem word

• suffix

Multiple Choice

Does the word 'biology' have a prefix?

• Yes

• No

• Maybe

Multiple Choice

In which part of a word would you find a prefix?

• end

• anywhere

• beginning

• middle

Open Ended

Give one example of a root word in a medical term.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a root word?

• cardi

• bio

• hyper

• glyc

Multiple Choice

The root word 'cardi' pertains to which part of the body?

• lungs

• face

• kidneys

• heart

Multiple Choice

You will consult a dermatologist if you have any problem with your ______.

• eyes

• skin

• nose

• lips

Multiple Choice

'Hyper' means ____:

• low

• average

• high

• normal

Multiple Choice

'Hypo' means _____:

• very slow

• very high

• very big

• very low

Multiple Choice

Does every medical word have a prefix?

• Yes

• No

Multiple Choice

Can a prefix change the meaning of a word?

• Yes

• No

Multiple Select

When used in medical terminology, what are the two things that a suffix added to a word usually refers to?

• condition

• treatment

• disease

• health

Multiple Choice

The suffix 'logy' means:

• disease

• pain

• study of

Multiple Choice

What vowel is commonly used in medical terms?

• a

• i

• o

• u

Multiple Choice

A vowel changes the meaning of a medical word.

• True

• False