Medical Terminology Quiz

The prefix hypo- means:

• Above, excessive

• Below, deficient

• Fast

• Slow

The prefix tachy- means:

• Slow

• Fast

• Low

• High

The prefix brady- refers to:

• Slow

• Rapid

• Low

• Excessive

The prefix peri- means:

• Around

• Inside

• Under

• Between

The prefix sub- indicates:

• Above

• Below

• Fast

• Around

The prefix hyper- means:

• Below

• Excessive/above

• Slow

• Normal

The prefix endo- refers to:

• Outer

• Around

• Inside

• Below

The suffix -itis means:

• Study of

• Disease

• Inflammation

• Surgical removal

The suffix -ectomy means:

• Inflammation

• Surgical removal

• Study of

• Disease

The suffix -logy refers to:

• Condition

• Study of

• Visual exam

• Surgical removal