Understanding Medical Terminology Quiz

What does the prefix "hyper-" mean in medical terminology?

• Below normal

• Above normal

• Inflammation

• Pain

Which suffix refers to pain?

• -itis

• -algia

• -ectomy

• -ostomy

What does the suffix "-ectomy" indicate?

• Surgical removal

• Inflammation

• Swelling

• Discharge

The prefix "hypo-" means:

• Excessive

• Deficient or below normal

• Painful

• Surgical repair

Which suffix means inflammation?

• -rrhea

• -itis

• -pathy

• -plasty

The suffix "-rrhage" is best defined as:

• Surgical opening

• Excessive flow or bursting forth

• Disease

• Pain

If a patient has a "colostomy," what has been performed?

• Surgical removal of the colon

• Surgical creation of an opening in the colon

• Inflammation of the colon

• Repair of the colon

A "gastrotomy" refers to:

• Inflammation of the stomach

• Surgical removal of the stomach

• Surgical incision into the stomach

• Disease of the stomach

Which term describes the surgical repair of a joint?

• Arthroplasty

• Arthrotomy

• Arthritis

• Arthrectomy

The suffix "-ac" in "cardiac" means:

• Inflammation

• Pertaining to

• Pain

• Disease