Medical Terminology Quiz

Which suffix means "inflammation"?

• -osis

• -itis

• -malacia

• -algia

The term "-ectomy" refers to:

• Surgical creation of an opening

• Surgical removal

• Surgical incision

• The study of disease

Which of the following refers to "expansion"?

• -cele

• -rrhexis

• -ectasis

• -asthenia

What does the prefix "hemi-" mean?

• Half

• Whole

• Backward

• Excessive

Which of the following terms refers to "weakness"?

• -asthenia

• -cele

• -dyn

• -esthesia

The suffix "-algia" means "paralysis."

• True

• False

The prefix "brady-" means "slow."

• True

• False

The suffix "-rrhaphy" refers to "suture" or "stitches."

• True

• False

The term "-rrhexis" means "rupture."

• True

• False

The term "onco-" refers to "cancer or tumor."

• True

• False