WorksheetsMT Ch 1 review
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is the foundation of a word that contains its main meaning?
Prefix
Suffix
Word Root
Conjunction
Which of the following is true about medical words?
They never contain a word root.
They always have more than one word root.
Most have at least one word root.
They are derived from modern English.
What is the combining form in the word "hepatomegaly"?
laryng/o
hepat/o
psych/o
mamm/o
What is a suffix in medical terminology?
A word element at the beginning of a word
A word element at the end of a word
A word element in the middle of a word
A word element that does not change the meaning
Which prefix is used in the word "intercostal"?
epi-
inter-
post-
hyper-
What is the first step in defining medical words?
Define the middle part of the word
Define the first part of the word
Define the suffix
Define the prefix
What does the medical term "poly/neur/itis" refer to?
Inflammation of the stomach
Inflammation of the bones
Inflammation of many nerves
Inflammation of the joints
What is the meaning of the term "osteoarthritis"?
Inflammation of the muscles
Inflammation of the bone and joint
Inflammation of the heart
Inflammation of the kidneys
Determine which of the three rules for building medical words applies to the term "arthr/itis."
Combining vowel is used before a suffix that begins with a consonant.
Combining vowel is not used before a suffix that begins with a vowel.
Combining form links one root to another root.
Combining vowel is always used before a suffix.
Foundation of a medical term, usually indicating the body part involved.
Medical Terminology
Root Words
Combining Forms
Compound Words
