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WorksheetsMedical Terminology Suffixes Worksheet
Total questions: 59
Worksheet time: 30mins
Which suffix means pain or suffering?
-ectomy
-itis
-rrhaphy
-algia
In the medical term neuroplasty, what does the suffix -plasty mean?
surgical repair
flow or discharge
disease
bleeding
Which suffix means abnormal hardening?
-sclerosis
-dynia
-ostomy
-rrhaphy
In the medical term prenatal, what does the prefix pre- mean?
away from, negative, absent
toward, to, in the direction of
before, in front of
out of, outside, away from
Erythema is one of the key indicators of inflammation. What does this term mean?
swelling
heat
pain
redness
In the term otorhinolaryngology, which word part means ear?
laryng/o
ot/o
rhin/o
-ology
Which is the medical term for surgical repair of a muscle?
tenorrhaphy
myoplasty
mucous
neuroplasty
Which term refers to a white blood cell?
melanoma
ileum
ilium
leukocyte
______ tissue has the specialized ability to contract and relax.
Adipose
Muscle
Loose connective
Nerve
This type of condition is also known as a birth defect.
organic disorder
genetics
Down syndrome
developmental disorder
A specialist in the study of outbreaks of disease within a population group is known as a/an _____
cytologist
pathologist
hospitalist
epidemiologist
_____ is a genetic variation associated with characteristic facial appearance, learning disabilities, and physical abnormalities such as heart valve disease.
Hemophilia
Cystic fibrosis
Down syndrome
Phenylketonuria
Which physician specializes in treating foot disorders?
rheumatologist
orthopedic surgeon
podiatrist
osteopath
Which type of arthritis is also known as "wear-and-tear" arthritis?
osteoarthritis
rheumatoid arthritis
ankylosing spondylitis
gout
The word roots in osteomyelitis indicate that this term refers to an inflammation of which?
bone and bone marrow
cartilage and rib
spinal cord and vertebrae
joint and bursa
A patient with which condition has abnormally soft bones?
osteomyelitis
osteomalacia
osteopenia
osteitis
What is the medical term for the larger bone in the lower leg, also known as the shin bone?
tibia
radius
ulna
fibula
Which means the movement of a limb away from the body's midline?
abduction
adduction
extension
flexion
Which term means bending the toes upward at the ankle?
abduction
adduction
extension
dorsiflexion
Ada Bronson has been bedridden for a long period of time. What is Ada at risk for developing?
adhesion
rhabdomyolysis
atrophy
hernia
What is the term for the quick, involuntary jerking of a muscle or group of muscles?
hyperkinesia
cramp
myoclonus
myoparesis
Following a stroke, Paco Ines experiences partial paralysis of the left side of his body. What is the correct term for this condition?
paraplegia
myoparesis
hemiparesis
quadriplegia
What best describes a thrombus?
a blood clot attached to a blood vessel
an excess of iron in the blood
a weak spot within an artery
a circulating blood clot
What is another term that means low white blood cell count?
leukopenia
thrombocytopenia
septicemia
polycythemia
What component of the blood transports oxygen?
leukocytes
hemoglobin
plasma
eosinophils
A patient with a blood clot would be most likely to take what medication?
diuretic
thrombolytic
ACE inhibitor
beta-blocker
What term means inflammation of a vein?
phlebitis
temporal arteritis
pericarditis
endocarditis
What best describes an aneurysm?
a blood clot attached to a blood vessel
an excess of iron in the blood
a weak spot within an artery
a circulating blood clot
Nikita Smith goes to the ER for pain and swelling in her right calf, fearing it might be an embolism. Which is the cause of an embolism?
a decrease in circulating white blood cells
an excess of iron in the blood
a weak spot within an artery
a circulating blood clot
Which of these conditions is also known as a "flat line?"
ventricular fibrillation
supraventricular tachycardia
arrhythmia
asystole
What is the name for a chronic condition in which the heart is unable to pump out all of the blood it receives?
heart failure
coronary artery disease
cardiomegaly
cardiomyopathy
Which is a wire mesh tube placed in an artery to provide support to the arterial wall?
restenosis
atherectomy
coronary artery bypass graft
stent
Which term means inflammation of the heart muscle?
cardiomyopathy
pericarditis
bacterial endocarditis
myocarditis
What does the combining form sarc/o mean?
lymph, lymphatic tissue
protection
flesh, connective tissue
eat, swallow
One function of the spleen is to destroy worn out red blood cells. What is the term for this?
pathogenic
hemolytic
bacteriostatic
benign
Which term describes tissue inflammation due to an accumulation of lymph fluid?
lymphadenopathy
lymphedema
lymphadenitis
lymphangioma
Which is the term for a severe response to an allergen?
localized allergic response
immunodeficiency disorder
anaphylaxis
autoimmune disorder
Kaposi's sarcoma is an example of what?
opportunistic infection
allergic reaction
autoimmune disorder
immunodeficiency disorder
In myasthenia gravis, the body's immune system attacks skin and connective tissues. Which term best describes this condition?
opportunistic infection
allergic reaction
autoimmune disorder
immunodeficiency disorder
Allergy desensitization is an example of which type of treatment?
teletherapy
chemoprevention
immunotherapy
adjuvant therapy
A patient who is receiving an organ transplant would most likely receive which medication to prevent the body's rejection of the new organ?
immunosuppressant
antifungal
synthetic immunoglobulins
antibiotics
COVID-19 infection is caused by what?
fungus
virus
parasite
bacteria
What is the term for a malignant tumor derived from muscle tissue?
carcinoma in situ
adenocarcinoma
lymphoma
myosarcoma
Osteosarcoma describes cancer of which body structure?
lymph tissue
muscle
glands
bone
Which specialist diagnoses and treats patients with cancer?
immunologist
lymphologist
oncologist
allergist
Which procedure involves the surgical removal of an entire breast and many of the surrounding tissues?
surgical biopsy
modified radical mastectomy
lumpectomy
mastectomy
Which word root means lung?
pneum
pleur
thorac
bronch
What does -pnea mean?
breathing
pleura
windpipe
sleeping
What does the word root spir mean?
A. sound
B. sinus
C. to breathe
D. to sleep
Which word part means chest?
-pnea
pleur
-thorax
bronch
Which term refers to a group of lung diseases characterized by obstructed air flow?
chronic bronchitis
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
emphysema
asthma
Which term describes an inflammation of the larynx?
sinusitis
laryngitis
pharyngitis
laryngospasm
What is hemoptysis?
a nosebleed
blood in the chest
coughing up blood
pus in a body cavity
What is another term for sore throat?
sinusitis
laryngitis
pharyngitis
laryngospasm
What is true about patients with aphonia?
Their voices tend to crack.
They stop breathing during sleep.
They are only able to whisper.
They breathe rapidly.
Which term means shortness of breath?
dysphonia
dyspnea
aphonia
hyperpnea
Which term means having low oxygen levels in the blood?
anoxia
hypoxemia
hypoxia
hypopnea
What is another term for cough medicine?
bronchodilator
decongestant
antitussive
nebulizer
Which is another term for nosebleed?
epistaxis
hemothorax
hemoptysis
empyema
