Medical Root Words Quiz

The root "gastro" is associated with which organ?

• Liver

• Stomach

• Nerve

• Mouth

What does the root "hepato" mean?

• Nerve

• Liver

• Nose

• Mouth

The root "pneumo" is associated with which of the following?

• Heart

• Liver

• Air or Lungs

• Stomach

What does the prefix "ab" mean?

• Toward

• Away from

• Before

• After

Which prefix means "toward"?

• Ante

• Ad

• Dys

• Contra

Which prefix means "against"?

• Hyper

• Contra

• Inter

• Poly

The prefix "dys" is used to describe something that is:

• Easy

• Difficult or painful

• Normal

• Fast

What is the meaning of the prefix "tachy"?

• Slow

• Above normal/rapid

• Equal

• Below normal

What does the prefix "uni" signify?

• Two

• Many

• One

• None

What is the meaning of the suffix "ac"?

• Pain

• Pertaining to

• Study of

• Contraction