Medical Root Words Quiz

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

• Larynx

• Adenoids

• Trachea

• Bronchi

The root "bronch/o" is associated with which part of the body?

• Nose

• Lungs

• Bronchus/Bronchi

• Diaphragm

Which root word means "nose"?

• nas/o

• pulmon/o

• laryng/o

• thorac/o

What does the prefix "hyper-" mean?

• Below, incomplete

• Above, excessive

• Within

• Absence of

The root "pharyng/o" refers to which part of the body?

• Pharynx

• Lungs

• Diaphragm

• Sinus

What does the root "capn/o" mean?

• Oxygen

• Carbon dioxide

• Sound

• Blood

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

Which root word is related to "sleep"?

• somn/o

• phon/o

• myc/o

• spir/o

The prefix "neo-" means what?

• Many, much

• New

• Within

• Absence of

What does the suffix "-ectomy" mean?

• Inflammation

• Surgical removal

• Pertaining to

• Breathing

Which prefix means "fast, rapid"?

• tachy-

• brady-

• hypo-

• hyper-