Medical Terminology Quiz

In the word "Cardiologist," what is the root?

• Cardio

• Ologist

• Card

• Ist

What does the suffix "-ism" in "HYPOTHYROIDISM" indicate?

• A condition or state

• A medical procedure

• A type of cell

• A body part

In the term "Lymphocyte," what is the prefix?

• Lympho

• Cyte

• Lym

• There is no prefix

What does the root "card" in "Cardiologist" refer to?

• Stomach

• Heart

• Lungs

• Brain

In "HYPOTHYROIDISM," what does the prefix "hypo-" mean?

• Above

• Below

• Normal

• Excessive

What is the suffix in the word "Cardiologist"?

• Ist

• Ologist

• Cardio

• Card

In the term "Lymphocyte," what does the suffix "-cyte" indicate?

• A type of cell

• A body fluid

• An organ

• A medical condition

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Which of the following is NOT one of the four components of the Healthcare delivery system?

• Services

• Payments

• Healthcare personnel

• Medications

What does the root "lymph" in "Lymphocyte" refer to?

• A type of blood cell

• A clear, colorless fluid in the body

• A type of muscle

• A part of the nervous system

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Which of the following is a component of the Healthcare delivery system?

• Hospitals

• Insurance companies

• Doctors and nurses

• Patients