Medical Terminology Quiz

What is a combining form in medical terminology?

• Prefix + suffix

• Root word + combining vowel

• Suffix + combining vowel

• Prefix + root word

Which of the following is NOT a part of the structure of medical terms?

• Root word

• Combining vowel

• Combining form

• Adjective

Which part of a medical term makes it easier to pronounce?

• Prefix

• Suffix

• Combining vowel

• Root word

What is the role of a prefix in medical terminology?

• To link together word parts

• To attach to the end of a root word

• To attach to the beginning of the root word

• To change the meaning of the suffix

What does a root word indicate?

• A type of plant

• A part of the body

• A type of food

• A type of animal

Combining vowels are NOT utilized when the suffix begins with:

• A consonant

• A vowel

• A prefix

• A root

Combining vowels are attached at the:

• Beginning of the root word

• End of the root word

• Middle of the root word

• Suffix of the word

How does "pn" sound in pronunciation?

• Like "pn"

• Like "p"

• Like "n"

• Like "m"

What does the prefix "sub-" mean?

• above

• below; under

• against

• two; both

What does the combining form "hist/o" mean?

• Muscle

• Tissue

• Nerve

• Disease