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WorksheetsMedical Terms Just the Beginning
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which prefix would you use to describe a condition that is below normal?
Hyper-
Hypo-
Anti-
Poly-
What is the meaning of the suffix "-itis"?
Pain
Inflammation
Surgical removal
Blood condition
If a patient has a condition called "osteoporosis," what does the suffix "-osis" indicate?
Inflammation
Pain
Abnormal condition
Surgical removal
Which term would best describe a surgical procedure to remove a part of the stomach?
Gastrectomy
Gastritis
Gastroalgia
Gastrosis
A patient is diagnosed with "polyneuropathy." What does the prefix "poly-" suggest about the condition?
It affects one nerve
It affects many nerves
It affects the heart
It affects the skin
If a doctor prescribes an "antibiotic," what is the purpose of this medication?
To promote growth
To reduce inflammation
To fight against bacteria
To increase blood flow
A patient is experiencing "dermalgia." What is the patient likely suffering from?
Skin inflammation
Skin pain
Skin disease
Skin removal
How would you describe a condition characterized by excessive blood sugar levels?
Hypoglycemia
Hyperglycemia
Anemia
Polycythemia
A patient has been diagnosed with "microcytic anemia." What does the prefix "micro-" indicate about the red blood cells?
They are larger than normal
They are smaller than normal
They are normal in size
They are absent
If a patient is suffering from "cardiomyopathy," what part of the body is affected, and what does the suffix "-pathy" suggest?
Heart; disease
Skin; inflammation
Stomach; pain
Lung; removal
What is the medical term for inflammation of the lungs?
Pulmonectomy
Pulmonitis
Pulmonopathy
Pulmonalgia
Which term would describe a condition involving excessive bone growth?
Osteomalacia
Osteoporosis
Hyperostosis
Osteopathy
A patient is diagnosed with "hematemesis." What does the prefix "hem/a-" indicate about the condition?
It involves the skin
It involves the stomach
It involves blood
It involves nerves
If a patient has "macrocytosis," what does the prefix "macro-" suggest about the cells?
They are smaller than normal
They are larger than normal
They are normal in size
They are absent
A patient is experiencing "neuralgia." What does this condition involve?
Inflammation of the nerves
Pain in the nerves
Disease of the nerves
Removal of the nerves
