Gr 11 Medical Terminology Practice Quiz 1

What does the root "Cephal/o" refer to in medical terms?

• Neck

• Head

• Cell

• Tissue

Which root is used to denote the term "Muscle" in medical terminology?

• Myel/o

• My/o

• Tend/o

• Cervic/o

In the context of the skeletal system, what does the root "Arthr/o" signify?

• Cartilage

• Bone

• Joint

• Skull

What is the meaning of the root "Ot/o" in medical terms?

• Eye

• Nerve

• Ear

• Brain

The root "Hist/o" is associated with which of the following in medical terminology?

• Disease

• Cancer

• Tissue

• Cell

What does the suffix "-cyte" mean?

• Cell

• Disease

• Formation

• Pain

What is the meaning of the prefix "Hemi-"?

• One

• Many

• Half - One side

• Two

The suffix "-ectomy" is used in medical terminology to indicate:

• Producing images

• Surgical removal

• Visual examination

• Removal of fluid by puncture

Which prefix is used to denote the concept of "Four"?

• Tri-

• Bi-/di-

• Quadri-/Tetra-

• Multi-/poly-

What does the suffix "-algia" refer to?

• Pain

• Inflammation

• Cell

• Disease