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