Medical Terminology Quiz

What does the prefix "a, an-" mean?

• Toward

• Without, lack of

• Against

• Double

If something is described as "macro," what does it mean?

• Small

• New

• Large

• Single

What does the prefix "ortho-" mean?

• All

• Straight

• Many

• After

Which prefix means "many"?

• Poly-

• Pre-

• Retro-

• Semi-

The prefix "pseudo-" refers to something that is:

• True

• False

• Fast

• Across

What does the suffix "-emia" indicate?

• Pain

• Blood

• Enzyme

• Clot

Which suffix refers to the study of something?

• -ology

• -oma

• -lysis

• -plasty

The suffix "-phobia" is used to describe what?

• Fear

• Disease

• Deficiency

• Flow

What does the suffix "-sclerosis" mean?

• Hardening

• Softening

• Drooping down

• Surgical repair

In medical terms, what does "-genesis" or "-genic" refer to?

• Origin, source

• Sensation

• Hemorrhage

• Inspection