Medical Terminology - Chapter 1 Quiz - Introduction

Which is a word part(s) used in a medical term?

all of those answers listed (suffix, root word, combining vowel)

Which combining form means heart?

cardi/o

Which combining form means to cut?

cis/o

Which combining form means female?

gynec/o

Which prefix means within?

intra-

Which prefix means none?

nulli-

Which prefix does not stand for a number?

per-

Which prefix means before?

pre-

Which medical terminology word part provides the general meaning of the word?

word root

Which suffix means protrusion?

-cele

Which suffix means puncture to withdraw fluid?

-centesis

Which suffix means inflammation?

-itis

Which suffix means destruction?

-lytic

Which suffix means enlarged?

-megaly

Which suffix means tumor or mass?

-oma

Which suffix means excessive, abnormal flow?

-rrhage

Which suffix means hardening?

-sclerosis

Which of the following suffixes refers to an instrument?

-scope

Which suffix means narrowing?

-stenosis

Which of the following statements regarding abbreviations is not correct?

Using your personal abbreviations is acceptable if approved by your supervisor