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WorksheetsVocabulary List #13 (11)
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which prefix means large in medical terminology?
mes(o)-
macro-
micro-
mono-
Which suffix refers to a measuring instrument?
-malacia
-meter
-megaly
-metry
The prefix melan(o)- most nearly means which of the following?
one, single
bad, abnormal
middle, midline
black, dark
What does the suffix -metry indicate?
softening of tissue
enlarged size
breast structure
measurement
Which combining form refers to the breast?
mast(o)-
mes(o)-
melan(o)-
macro-
The prefix mal- conveys which idea?
bad or abnormal
large or enlarged
small or minute
one or single
What does -megaly indicate when used as a suffix?
large or enlarged
softening of tissue
black or dark color
measurement process
Which prefix would you choose to indicate small size?
macro-
mono-
micro-
mega-
The term malacia refers to which condition?
darkening of skin
measurement by device
enlargement of organs
softening of tissue
Mes(o)- most closely means which location?
toward the feet
inside a cavity
above or superior
middle or midline
Mono- in a term like monocular means what?
one or single
small or narrow
bad or poor
large or broad
Which pair correctly matches a prefix with its meaning?
mono-: middle
macro-: large
mes(o)-: black
melan(o)-: breast
Which term would best describe an instrument used to measure heart rate?
cardiomalacia
cardiomegaly
cardiometry
cardiometer
A condition named hepatomegaly would involve which change to the liver?
dark pigmentation
tissue softening
enlarged size
single lobe
Which word could describe abnormal dark coloration of tissue?
mesology
microtomy
malacia
melanosis
