Medical Terminology Quiz

What is attached to the beginning of a root word?

• Suffix

• Combining vowel

• Prefix

• Root word

What is the function of a combining vowel in medical terminology?

• To modify the meaning

• To connect word parts

• To make the word easier to pronounce

• To attach to the end

Which part of a medical term is not always present?

• Root word

• Combining vowel

• Prefix

• Suffix

What must be added to a root word to form a medical term?

• A verb

• A prefix and/or suffix

• A conjunction

• An adjective

What is a combining vowel typically attached to?

• The beginning of the root word

• The end of the root word

• The middle of the root word

• The suffix

Combining vowels are NOT used when the suffix begins with which of the following?

• A consonant

• A vowel

• A number

• A symbol

In the term "hypoglycemia," what does the root word "glyc" refer to?

• Blood

• Sugar

• Oxygen

• Glucose

What does the suffix "-emia" indicate in medical terminology?

• Condition of the blood

• Condition of the heart

• Condition of the lungs

• Condition of the liver

What does the prefix "sub-" signify?

• Above

• Below; under

• Against

• Slow

what is the meaning of the suffix -itis?

• Inflammation or swelling
• Healing or recovery
• Infection or disease
• Pain or discomfort