Medical Terminology Quiz

What is the suffix that means 'inflammation'?

• -osis

• -itis

• -emia

• -pathy

What is the suffix that means 'surgical removal'?

• -emia

• -pathy

• -plasty

• -ectomy

What is the prefix that means 'within'?

• inter-

• extra-

• hypo-

• intra-

What is the prefix that means 'around'?

• pro-

• peri-

• ex-

• in-

What is the whole number medical term for '1000'?

• giga

• kilo

• tera

• mega

What is the whole number medical term for '3'?

• hexa

• sept

• tri

• quad

What is the common medical terminology suffix for 'pain'?

• -ectomy

• -algia

• -phobia

• -osis

What is the common medical terminology suffix for 'pertaining to'?

• -ic

• -ous

• -al

• -ate

What is the common medical terminology prefix for 'above'?

• supra-

• hyper-

• hypo-

• sub-

What is the common medical terminology prefix for 'below'?

• super-

• hyper-

• sub-

• hypo-