Integumentery Suffix Quiz

What is the meaning of the suffix "-a" in medical terminology?

• No meaning, noun ending

• Pertaining to

• Toward

• Berry-shaped

The suffix "-al" is used in medical terms to indicate what?

• No meaning, noun ending

• Pertaining to

• Toward

• Berry-shaped

What does the suffix "-ad" signify in medical terminology?

• No meaning, noun ending

• Pertaining to

• Toward

• Berry-shaped

In medical terms, what does the suffix "-coccus" mean?

• No meaning, noun ending

• Pertaining to

• Toward

• Berry-shaped

What does the suffix "-cyte" mean?

• Excision

• Cell

• Producing

• Substance that causes

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

• Producing

• Cell

• Excision

• Agent that causes

The suffix "-gen" refers to what?

• Cell

• Excision

• Producing, originating, causing

• Substance that produces/causes

What does the suffix "-genic" mean?

• Excision

• Producing, originating, causing

• Cell

• Agent that causes

What does the suffix "-ia" indicate in medical terminology?

• Pertaining to

• Inflammation

• Condition of, diseased state, abnormal state

• Study of

Which suffix means "pertaining to"?

• -ia

• -ic

• -itis

• -ology