Medical Terminology Quiz

What does the prefix 'hyper-' mean in medical terminology?

• below normal

• within normal range

• lack of

• excessive or above normal

What is the suffix used to indicate surgical removal?

• -otomy

• -plasty

• -rrhaphy

• -ectomy

What does the root term 'derm-' refer to?

• skin

• teeth

• nails

• hair

What does the prefix 'peri-' mean in medical terminology?

• inside or within

• after or behind

• before or in front of

• around or surrounding

What is the suffix used to indicate a condition or disease?

• -itis

• -pathy

• -emia

• -osis

A combining form meaning kidney is:

• nephr/o

• ur/o

• cyst/o

Match the following combining forms to their meaning.

• cecum

• celi/o

• anus

• an/o

• appendix

• cheil/o

• belly or abdomen

• cec/o

• lip

• append/o

Match the following combining forms to their definition.

• liver

• gastr/o

• stomach

• choledoch/o

• gallbladder

• ile/o

• bile duct

• hepat/o

• ileum

• cholecyst/o

The root word for "crooked, bent or stiff" is:

• scoli/o
• synovi/o
• spondyl/o
• ankyl/o

The root word "chondr/i" or "chondr/o" means:

• cartilage
• arthritis
• joint
• rib