Medical Terminology Quiz

What does the prefix "Dys-" mean in medical terms?

• Fast

• Difficult

• Slow

• Excessive

What is the meaning of the prefix "Brady-"?

• Slow

• Fast

• Above

• Below

Which prefix indicates "excessive" or "above normal"?

• Hypo-

• Hyper-

• Brady-

• Dys-

What does the root "Nephr/o" refer to?

• Heart

• Kidney

• Liver

• Stomach

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

• Inflammation

• Pain

• Disease

• Enlargement

Which root means "heart"?

• Cardi/o

• Nephr/o

• Pulmon/o

• Enter/o

What does the suffix "-ectomy" mean?

• Study of

• Removal

• Inflammation

• Disease

What is the meaning of the prefix "Hemi-"?

• Half

• Double

• Many

• Few

What suffix indicates "inflammation"?

• -itis

• -osis

• -plasty

• -trophy

What does the root "Gastr/o" refer to?

• Liver

• Stomach

• Heart

• Brain