Medical Terminology: Suffixes and Prefixes Quiz

Which word part refers to "surgical removal"?

• -osis

• -ectomy

• -algia

• -plasty

The prefix "hyper-" most closely means:

• Deficient

• Pain, suffering

• Excessive

• Surgical removal

Which suffix means "surgical repair"?

• -rrhage

• -rrhexis

• -rrhea

• -plasty

What does the suffix "-rrhage" mean?

• Excessive bleeding

• Rupture

• Flow or discharge

• Surgical suturing

The suffix "-rrhexis" is best defined as:

• Surgical repair

• Excessive bleeding

• Rupture

• Deficient

Which word part means "bad, difficult, painful"?

• -sclerosis

• -otomy

• dys-

• -itis

The creation of an artificial opening is referred to by which suffix?

• -ostomy

• -otomy

• -itis

• -sclerosis

What does the suffix "-sclerosis" mean?

• abnormal hardening

• inflammation

• surgical incision

• creation of an artificial opening

What is the term for the temporary disappearance of symptoms?

• sign

• syndrome

• acute

• remission

Which term refers to swelling?

• gastrosis

• suppuration

• edema

• lesion