Medical Terminology Quiz

What is the meaning of the word part 'dermat/o'?

• Skin

• Heart

• Bone

• Blood

What is the meaning of the prefix 'brady-'?

• Slow

• Excessive

• Above normal

• Below normal

What is the meaning of the suffix '-cyte'?

• Study of

• Pertaining to

• Cell

• Surgical removal

What is the meaning of the prefix 'post-'?

• Excessive

• Self

• Between

• After

What is the meaning of the suffix '-osis'?

• Enlargement

• Inflammation

• Abnormal condition

• Pertaining to

What is the meaning of the word part 'pulmon/o'?

• Ear

• Nerve

• Lung

• Eye

What is the meaning of the prefix 'hypo-'?

• Excessive

• Above normal

• Within

• Below normal

The word root is the foundation of a medical term

• False

• True

What is the meaning of the suffix '-rrhea'?

• Puncture to withdraw fluid

• Flow, discharge

• Instrument for measuring

• Pertaining to

What is the meaning of the word part 'neur/o'?

• Blood

• Nerve

• Bone

• Skin