Medical Terminology Basics

Which of the following is a prefix?

• -ectomy

• itis

• hypo-

• algia

Which of the following is a suffix?

• -ology

• hyper-

• endo-

• malacia

Which of the following is a root word?

• -osis

• hypo-

• cardio-

• -ectomy

What does the prefix 'hyper-' mean?

• Above or excessive

• Below or deficient

• Around or about

• Pertaining to

What does the suffix '-itis' mean?

• Inflammation

• Pain

• Tumor

• Condition