Medical Terminology Quiz 1

What does the combining form derm/o mean?

• Skin

• Bone

• Kidney

• Nerve

The prefix brady- means which of the following?

• Fast

• Slow

• Before

• Within

The combining form oste/o refers to which structure?

• Heart

• Bone

• Liver

• Skin

The combining form nephr/o means what?

• Kidney

• Brain

• Stomach

• Lung

What does the suffix -ectomy mean?

• Visual examination

• Surgical removal

• Study of

• Condition

The prefix hyper- means which of the following?

• Below normal

• Within

• Above normal

• Outside

What is the meaning of the suffix -pathy?

• Disease

• Recording

• Breakdown

• Tumor

Which definition best matches Myopathy?

• Disease of the nerves

• Disease of the muscle

• Inflammation of a joint

• Enlarged liver

Tachycardia is best defined as which condition?

• Slow heart rate

• Fast heart rate

• Irregular brain activity

• Heart enlargement

Hepatomegaly means what?

• Liver inflammation

• Liver enlargement

• Removal of the liver

• Liver disease