Medical TerminologySets 4 & 5 Assignment

What does the medical root "cutane/o" refer to?

• skin

• intestines

• stomach

• sugar

Which of the following is the meaning of the prefix "Post-" in medical terminology?

• after; behind

• before; in front of

• below; under

• above

If a patient has "hepatomegaly," what does the suffix "-megaly" indicate?

• enlargement

• tumor; mass

• study of

• process; abnormal condition

What does the prefix "Tachy-" mean in medical terms?

• fast

• slow

• across

• bad

The suffix "-oma" is used in medical terms to indicate what?

• tumor; mass

• enlargement

• study of

• treatment

Which of the following best describes the meaning of "Supra-"?

• above

• below

• across

• apart

If a doctor uses an instrument ending in "-scope," what is its purpose?

• to view

• to cut

• to suture

• to crush

What does the prefix "Anti-" mean in medical terminology?

• against

• toward

• apart

• across

The root "cardi/o" refers to which organ?

• heart

• stomach

• skin

• joint

What does the suffix "-stomy" indicate in a medical procedure?

• surgical opening

• visual examination

• treatment

• crushing