Medical Terminology Quiz

What does the prefix "a-" mean?

• with, together

• not, without

• before, in front of

• around, about

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

• condition, process

• inflammation of

• study of

• abnormal condition

The suffix "-cyte" refers to what?

• tissue

• organ

• cell

• system

What does the suffix "-dynia" or "-algia" mean?

• growth

• pain

• heat

• water

The prefix "hydro-" is related to which of the following?

• air

• earth

• fire

• water

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What does the suffix "-itis" indicate?

• inflammation of

• study of

• condition

• viewing of

The suffix "-ism" refers to what?

• process

• condition

• study

• growth

What does the prefix "macro-" mean?

• small, tiny

• beyond

• large

• abnormal

The prefix "meta-" is associated with which meaning?

• small, tiny

• beyond

• large

• abnormal

What does the prefix "micro-" mean?

• large

• beyond

• small, tiny

• abnormal