Prefixes and Suffixes Quiz

What does the suffix "-logy" mean?

• Within

• Secrete

• The study of secretions within the body

• Study of, process of studying

What does the prefix "endo-" mean?

• Study of, process of studying

• Secrete

• Within

• The study of secretions within the body

What is the final definition of "endocrinology" as given in the example?

• The process of studying within

• The study of internal secretions

• The study of secretions within the body

• The study of the endocrine system

What does the prefix "Idio-" refer to?

• Gums

• Smallness

• Self or one's own

• Large size

What does the prefix "Micro-" refer to?

• Gums

• Self or one's own

• Large size

• Relating to smallness

What does the prefix "Gingiv-" refer to?

• Self or one's own

• Relating to smallness

• Gums

• Large size

What does the suffix "-lepsis" mean?

• Growth

• Deficiency

• Attack or seizure

• Inflammation

What does the suffix "-penia" mean?

• Excessive

• Deficiency

• Movement

• Pain

What does the root word "Kin/o" mean?

• Tear

• Heart

• Movement

• Ribs

What does the root word "Lacrim/o" refer to?

• Tear

• Heart

• Movement

• Large or long