MT Suffix Quiz #1

What does the suffix "-algia" mean?

• Cell

• Pain

• Blood condition

• Surgical removal

The suffix "-cele" refers to which of the following?

• Hernia

• Condition

• Specialist

• Picture or record

What is the meaning of the suffix "-centesis"?

• Process of recording

• Surgical puncture to remove fluid

• Binding fixation of bone

• Medical specialty

The suffix "-cyte" is used to denote what?

• Pain

• Cell

• Blood condition

• Instrument for recording

What does the suffix "-desis" mean?

• Binding fixation of bone

• Surgical removal

• Pertaining to

• Specialist

The suffix "-dynia" is associated with which meaning?

• Picture or record

• Pain

• Medical specialty

• Condition

What does the suffix "-ectomy" refer to?

• Surgical removal

• Blood condition

• Process of recording

• Pertaining to

The suffix "-emia" is related to which of the following?

• Cell

• Blood condition

• Specialist

• Instrument for recording

What is the meaning of the suffix "-gram"?

• Picture or record

• Medical specialty

• Condition

• Hernia

The suffix "-graph" is used to denote what?

• Instrument for recording

• Surgical puncture to remove fluid

• Binding fixation of bone

• Pain