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WorksheetsMedical Terminology Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What does the suffix '-algia' mean?
Condition
Pain
Tumor
Swelling
What is the meaning of the suffix '-ectomy'?
Condition of the mind
Narrowing
Enlargement
Excision, removal of
The suffix '-itis' refers to:
Inflammation
Vomiting
Blood condition
Speaking
What does '-cyte' signify?
Surgical repair
Cell
Lack, deficiency
Breathing
The suffix '-phobia' means:
To eat or consume
An exaggerated fear
Destruction of
Condition of the mind
What does '-rrhea' indicate?
Flow, discharge
Excessive flow
Narrowing
Decline of a body part
The suffix '-stomy' or '-ostomy' refers to:
Measuring instrument
Surgical puncture to remove fluid
Creation of an opening
Condition of
What does '-megaly' mean?
Condition
Swallowing
Enlargement
Vomiting
The suffix '-genesis' refers to:
Speaking
Hernia
Development, production, creation
Maintenance
What does '-pnea' signify?
Surgical repair
Breathing, respiration
Blood condition
Condition of the mind
The suffix '-rrhaphy' means:
Flow, discharge
Excessive flow
Stitching, suturing
Narrowing
What does '-lysis' indicate?
Speaking
Decline of a body part
Condition of
Destruction of, decomposition
The suffix '-oma' refers to:
Tumor
Pain
Condition
Swelling
What does '-centesis' mean?
Excessive flow
Narrowing
Surgical puncture to remove fluid
Condition of the mind
The suffix '-trophy' refers to:
Swallowing
Vomiting
Condition of
Decline of a body part
