WorksheetsMedical Terminology Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is a combining form in medical terminology?
Prefix + suffix
Root word + combining vowel
Suffix + combining vowel
Prefix + root word
Which of the following is NOT a part of the structure of medical terms?
Root word
Combining vowel
Combining form
Adjective
Which part of a medical term makes it easier to pronounce?
Prefix
Suffix
Combining vowel
Root word
What is the role of a prefix in medical terminology?
To link together word parts
To attach to the end of a root word
To attach to the beginning of the root word
To change the meaning of the suffix
What does a root word indicate?
A type of plant
A part of the body
A type of food
A type of animal
Combining vowels are NOT utilized when the suffix begins with:
A consonant
A vowel
A prefix
A root
Combining vowels are attached at the:
Beginning of the root word
End of the root word
Middle of the root word
Suffix of the word
How does "pn" sound in pronunciation?
Like "pn"
Like "p"
Like "n"
Like "m"
What does the prefix "sub-" mean?
above
below; under
against
two; both
What does the combining form "hist/o" mean?
Muscle
Tissue
Nerve
Disease
What does the combining form "medi/o" mean?
Middle
Side
Below
Above
What does the combining form "poster/o" mean?
Near; close
Back; behind
Above
Chest
Which suffix means "pertaining to"?
-ac, -al, -ary, -iac, -ial, -ic, -ical
-ia
-itis
-logist
What is the meaning of the suffix "-osis"?
Disease
Abnormal condition
Surgical opening
Structure; tissue
The meaning of endo-
across
fast
around
in; within
what is the meaning of the suffix -itis?
The combining form hemat/o means...
clotting
blood
vein
deficiency
The meaning of cyan/o is...
Choose the correct suffix that means surgical puncture
What does "Nephro-" mean?
Liver
Kidney
Bladder
Gallbladder
