Final

Which of the following is NOT one of the word parts in a medical term? A) combining form B) combining vowel C) word root D) suffix

A

Which suffix means "inflammation"? A) -itis B) -megaly C) -gram D) -logy

A

In which situation is a combining vowel never used? A) between two word roots B) between a prefix and a word root C) between a word root and a suffix when the suffix begins with a consonant D) a combining vowel is needed in all the above situations

B

The suffix -megaly means: A) disease B) enlarged C) study of D) record or picture

B

Which combining form means "stomach"? A) hepat/o B) cardi/o C) gastr/o D) arthr/o

C

Which of the following statements regarding combining vowels is true? A) A combining vowel is placed between a word root and a suffix if the suffix begins with a vowel. B) A combining vowel is used between a prefix and a word root. C) A combining vowel is placed between two word roots. D) A combining vowel is used to make a prefix more pronounceable.

C

The prefix dys- means: A) two B) between C) below D) abnormal

D

Which combining form means "heart"? A) cis/o B) carcin/o C) gastr/o D) cardi/o

D

Which medical terminology word part provides the essential meaning of the word? A) suffix B) prefix C) combining vowel D) word root

D