Medical Terminology Practice Exam Quiz
What does the prefix “hemi-” mean?
A) Half
B) Whole
C) Around
D) Many
Answer: A) Half
Which of the following terms refers to the removal of a body part?
A) -otomy
B) -ectomy
C) -itis
D) -logy
Answer: B) -ectomy
What does the suffix “-algia” refer to?
A) Condition
B) Pain
C) Inflammation
D) Growth
Answer: B) Pain
Which term refers to the process of examining the interior of a body part with a scope?
A) Endoscopy
B) Biopsy
C) Phlebotomy
D) Radiography
Answer: A) Endoscopy
What is the meaning of the prefix “hypo-“?
A) Above
B) Below
C) Within
D) Excessive
Answer: B) Below
The term “cardiology” refers to the study of what?
A) Brain
B) Heart
C) Skin
D) Bones
Answer: B) Heart
The medical term “arthralgia” refers to:
A) Joint pain
B) Inflammation of the joint
C) Bone pain
D) Joint stiffness
Answer: A) Joint pain
What does the prefix “tachy-” mean?
A) Slow
B) Fast
C) Large
D) Small
Answer: B) Fast
The term “nephrectomy” refers to the removal of:
A) Kidney
B) Heart
C) Lung
D) Spleen
Answer: A) Kidney
The term “hepatitis” refers to:
A) Inflammation of the liver
B) Inflammation of the heart
C) Inflammation of the kidneys
D) Inflammation of the stomach
Answer: A) Inflammation of the liver
What does the suffix “-itis” indicate?
A) Tumor
B) Inflammation
C) Pain
D) Hardening
Answer: B) Inflammation
The term “dermatology” refers to the study of:
A) Eyes
B) Skin
C) Bones
D) Lungs
Answer: B) Skin
What does the prefix “brady-” mean?
A) Slow
B) Fast
C) Above
D) Below
Answer: A) Slow
The medical term “pneumonia” refers to:
A) Inflammation of the lungs
B) Inflammation of the stomach
C) Inflammation of the brain
D) Inflammation of the intestines
Answer: A) Inflammation of the lungs
What does the suffix “-ectomy” mean?
A) Removal
B) Study
C) Inflammation
D) Enlargement
Answer: A) Removal
“Osteoporosis” refers to a condition of:
A) Softening of the bones
B) Hardening of the bones
C) Decreased bone density
D) Joint pain
Answer: C) Decreased bone density
The prefix “anti-” means:
A) Against
B) Within
C) Without
D) Under
Answer: A) Against
The suffix “-emia” means:
A) Condition of the blood
B) Condition of the bone
C) Condition of the muscle
D) Condition of the skin
Answer: A) Condition of the blood
What is the meaning of the suffix “-cyte”?
A) Cell
B) Tissue
C) Joint
D) Organ
Answer: A) Cell
The medical term “cardiomyopathy” refers to:
A) Disease of the heart muscle
B) Disease of the liver
C) Disease of the lungs
D) Disease of the kidneys
Answer: A) Disease of the heart muscle
What does the prefix “sub-” mean?
A) Above
B) Below
C) Around
D) Within
Answer: B) Below
The suffix “-plasty” means:
A) Surgical repair
B) Surgical removal
C) Enlargement
D) Incision
Answer: A) Surgical repair
The prefix “poly-” means:
A) Few
B) Many
C) None
D) One
Answer: B) Many
The term “gastrectomy” refers to:
A) Removal of the stomach
B) Removal of the liver
C) Removal of the gallbladder
D) Removal of the colon
Answer: A) Removal of the stomach
What is the meaning of the term “cyanosis”?
A) Redness of the skin
B) Bluish discoloration of the skin
C) Yellowing of the skin
D) Greenish discoloration of the skin
Answer: B) Bluish discoloration of the skin
What does the prefix “hyper-” mean?
A) Under
B) Excessive
C) Normal
D) Below
Answer: B) Excessive
The suffix “-scopy” refers to:
A) Surgical repair
B) Visualization with an instrument
C) Study of
D) Removal of
Answer: B) Visualization with an instrument
The term “hemorrhage” refers to:
A) Excessive bleeding
B) A blood clot
C) A type of infection
D) A type of cancer
Answer: A) Excessive bleeding
The term “myopathy” refers to:
A) Disease of the heart
B) Disease of the kidney
C) Disease of the muscle
D) Disease of the bone
Answer: C) Disease of the muscle
The prefix “micro-” means:
A) Large
B) Small
C) Middle
D) Above
Answer: B) Small
31. The prefix “a-” or “an-” means:
A) With
B) Without
C) Above
D) Under
Answer: B) Without
32. The medical term “hemo-” refers to:
A) Heart
B) Blood
C) Liver
D) Bone
Answer: B) Blood
33. The suffix “-genesis” means:
A) Formation or origin
B) Removal
C) Surgical repair
D) Inflammation
Answer: A) Formation or origin
34. “Cerebrospinal” refers to:
A) The brain and bones
B) The spinal cord and nerves
C) The brain and spinal fluid
D) The brain and muscles
Answer: C) The brain and spinal fluid
35. The term “polyuria” means:
A) Excessive urination
B) Painful urination
C) Urine retention
D) Inability to urinate
Answer: A) Excessive urination
36. What does the suffix “-sclerosis” refer to?
A) Hardening
B) Softening
C) Inflammation
D) Bleeding
Answer: A) Hardening
37. The term “otitis” refers to:
A) Inflammation of the ear
B) Inflammation of the stomach
C) Inflammation of the lungs
D) Inflammation of the intestines
Answer: A) Inflammation of the ear
38. The prefix “inter-” means:
A) Above
B) Between
C) Below
D) Inside
Answer: B) Between
39. What does the term “tachypnea” mean?
A) Slow breathing
B) Irregular breathing
C) Fast breathing
D) Difficulty breathing
Answer: C) Fast breathing
40. The term “hematoma” refers to:
A) Blood clot
B) Tumor of the skin
C) Bacterial infection
D) Bone fracture
Answer: A) Blood clot
41. What does the prefix “auto-” mean?
A) Other
B) Self
C) Against
D) Before
Answer: B) Self
42. The suffix “-oid” means:
A) Resembling
B) Surgical repair
C) Inflammation
D) Hardening
Answer: A) Resembling
43. The prefix “peri-” means:
A) Within
B) Around
C) Before
D) Below
Answer: B) Around
44. The term “myalgia” refers to:
A) Joint pain
B) Muscle pain
C) Bone pain
D) Nerve pain
Answer: B) Muscle pain
45. The term “bradycardia” refers to:
A) Slow heart rate
B) Fast heart rate
C) Irregular heart rate
D) No heart rate
Answer: A) Slow heart rate
46. The medical term “bronchitis” refers to:
A) Inflammation of the lungs
B) Inflammation of the bronchial tubes
C) Inflammation of the liver
D) Inflammation of the kidneys
Answer: B) Inflammation of the bronchial tubes
47. The term “neuralgia” refers to:
A) Nerve pain
B) Joint pain
C) Muscle pain
D) Skin pain
Answer: A) Nerve pain
48. The prefix “trans-” means:
A) Across
B) Below
C) Above
D) Within
Answer: A) Across
49. The suffix “-rrhage” refers to:
A) Flow or discharge
B) Inflammation
C) Pain
D) Enlargement
Answer: A) Flow or discharge
50. The term “hemiplegia” refers to:
A) Paralysis of one side of the body
B) Paralysis of the legs
C) Paralysis of the arms
D) Paralysis of the heart
Answer: A) Paralysis of one side of the body
51. What does the prefix “eu-” mean?
A) Good or normal
B) Bad or abnormal
C) Above
D) Below
Answer: A) Good or normal
52. The term “nephrology” refers to the study of:
A) Brain
B) Liver
C) Kidneys
D) Lungs
Answer: C) Kidneys
53. The suffix “-stasis” refers to:
A) Stopping or controlling
B) Removal
C) Formation
D) Surgical repair
Answer: A) Stopping or controlling
54. The term “thrombocyte” refers to:
A) Red blood cell
B) White blood cell
C) Platelet
D) Plasma
Answer: C) Platelet
55. The prefix “dys-” means:
A) Good
B) Painful or difficult
C) Below
D) Normal
Answer: B) Painful or difficult
56. The suffix “-tomy” refers to:
A) Cutting or incision
B) Removal
C) Inflammation
D) Healing
Answer: A) Cutting or incision
57. The prefix “macro-” means:
A) Small
B) Large
C) Above
D) Below
Answer: B) Large
58. The term “polycythemia” refers to:
A) Low blood cell count
B) High blood cell count
C) Low white blood cell count
D) Low platelet count
Answer: B) High blood cell count
59. The prefix “circum-” means:
A) Around
B) Before
C) Below
D) After
Answer: A) Around
60. The suffix “-plasm” refers to:
A) Formation
B) Growth
C) Tissue
D) Fluid
Answer: A) Formation
61. The prefix “sub-” means:
A) Above
B) Below
C) Around
D) Within
Answer: B) Below
62. The term “rhinorrhea” refers to:
A) Nosebleed
B) Runny nose
C) Sinus infection
D) Sore throat
Answer: B) Runny nose
63. The suffix “-ectomy” means:
A) Cutting or incision
B) Removal
C) Formation
D) Infection
Answer: B) Removal
64. The prefix “hyper-” means:
A) Under
B) Above or excessive
C) Normal
D) Within
Answer: B) Above or excessive
65. The term “ophthalmology” refers to the study of:
A) The eye
B) The ear
C) The skin
D) The heart
Answer: A) The eye
66. The suffix “-algia” means:
A) Pain
B) Enlargement
C) Inflammation
D) Removal
Answer: A) Pain
67. The prefix “bi-” means:
A) One
B) Two
C) Many
D) Around
Answer: B) Two
68. The term “dermatitis” refers to:
A) Inflammation of the lungs
B) Inflammation of the skin
C) Inflammation of the eyes
D) Inflammation of the stomach
Answer: B) Inflammation of the skin
69. The suffix “-itis” refers to:
A) Infection or inflammation
B) Tumor
C) Growth
D) Removal
Answer: A) Infection or inflammation
70. The term “cardiology” refers to the study of:
A) The brain
B) The lungs
C) The heart
D) The liver
Answer: C) The heart
71. The prefix “pre-” means:
A) After
B) Within
C) Before
D) Around
Answer: C) Before
72. The term “gastrectomy” refers to:
A) Removal of the stomach
B) Removal of the gallbladder
C) Removal of the intestines
D) Removal of the liver
Answer: A) Removal of the stomach
73. The prefix “intra-” means:
A) Within
B) Around
C) Between
D) Above
Answer: A) Within
74. The suffix “-plasty” refers to:
A) Removal
B) Repair or reconstruction
C) Incision
D) Inflammation
Answer: B) Repair or reconstruction
75. The prefix “trans-” means:
A) Above
B) Across
C) Below
D) Inside
Answer: B) Across
76. The term “pneumonia” refers to:
A) Inflammation of the lungs
B) Inflammation of the heart
C) Inflammation of the liver
D) Inflammation of the kidneys
Answer: A) Inflammation of the lungs
77. The suffix “-gen” refers to:
A) Something that causes
B) A type of cell
C) Surgical repair
D) A state of being
Answer: A) Something that causes
78. The term “nephrectomy” refers to:
A) Removal of the kidney
B) Removal of the bladder
C) Removal of the pancreas
D) Removal of the liver
Answer: A) Removal of the kidney
79. The prefix “hemi-” means:
A) Half
B) Many
C) Below
D) Above
Answer: A) Half
80. The suffix “-otomy” refers to:
A) Incision or cutting into
B) Removal
C) Enlargement
D) Surgical repair
Answer: A) Incision or cutting into
81. The term “hemorrhage” refers to:
A) Excessive bleeding
B) Excessive urination
C) Excessive sweating
D) Excessive salivation
Answer: A) Excessive bleeding
82. The prefix “anti-” means:
A) Before
B) Against
C) Within
D) After
Answer: B) Against
83. The term “arthroscopy” refers to:
A) Surgical repair of a joint
B) Visual examination of a joint
C) Removal of a joint
D) Replacement of a joint
Answer: B) Visual examination of a joint
84. The suffix “-oma” refers to:
A) Tumor or swelling
B) Inflammation
C) Pain
D) Infection
Answer: A) Tumor or swelling
85. The term “epidermis” refers to:
A) Inner layer of the skin
B) Outer layer of the skin
C) Layer of the heart
D) Layer of the lungs
Answer: B) Outer layer of the skin
86. The prefix “hyper-” refers to:
A) Low or under
B) Excessive or above normal
C) Normal
D) Before
Answer: B) Excessive or above normal
87. The term “myocardial” refers to:
A) Heart muscle
B) Blood vessel
C) Bone tissue
D) Brain tissue
Answer: A) Heart muscle
88. The suffix “-scope” refers to:
A) Instrument for viewing or examining
B) Removal
C) Inflammation
D) Repair or reconstruction
Answer: A) Instrument for viewing or examining
89. The prefix “pre-” means:
A) Before
B) After
C) Above
D) Around
Answer: A) Before
90. The term “cytology” refers to the study of:
A) Tissues
B) Cells
C) Organs
D) Systems
Answer: B) Cells
91. The term “neuroplasty” refers to:
A) Surgical repair of nerves
B) Surgical repair of muscles
C) Surgical repair of blood vessels
D) Surgical repair of joints
Answer: A) Surgical repair of nerves
92. The prefix “tachy-” means:
A) Slow
B) Fast
C) Normal
D) Large
Answer: B) Fast
93. The suffix “-pathy” refers to:
A) Disease or disorder
B) Inflammation
C) Surgical procedure
D) Pain
Answer: A) Disease or disorder
94. The term “hematology” refers to the study of:
A) Blood
B) The heart
C) The liver
D) The lungs
Answer: A) Blood
95. The prefix “inter-” means:
A) Inside
B) Between
C) Around
D) Above
Answer: B) Between
96. The suffix “-genesis” refers to:
A) Formation or development
B) Destruction
C) Enlargement
D) Infection
Answer: A) Formation or development
97. The term “gastroenteritis” refers to:
A) Inflammation of the liver
B) Inflammation of the intestine
C) Inflammation of the stomach and intestines
D) Inflammation of the pancreas
Answer: C) Inflammation of the stomach and intestines
98. The prefix “retro-” means:
A) Before
B) Behind
C) Around
D) Below
Answer: B) Behind
99. The suffix “-ectomy” means:
A) Surgical incision
B) Surgical removal
C) Surgical repair
D) Surgical examination
Answer: B) Surgical removal
100. The term “sphygmomanometer” refers to:
A) A device used to measure blood pressure
B) A device used to measure body temperature
C) A device used to measure heart rate
D) A device used to measure respiratory rate
Answer: A) A device used to measure blood pressure
101. The prefix “endo-” means:
A) Within
B) Around
C) Under
D) Above
Answer: A) Within
102. The term “arthralgia” refers to:
A) Inflammation of the joint
B) Pain in the joint
C) Infection in the joint
D) Stiffness of the joint
Answer: B) Pain in the joint
103. The suffix “-osis” refers to:
A) A process or condition
B) A tumor
C) A pain
D) A surgical procedure
Answer: A) A process or condition
104. The term “bradycardia” refers to:
A) Slow heart rate
B) Rapid heart rate
C) Normal heart rate
D) Irregular heart rate
Answer: A) Slow heart rate
105. The prefix “dys-” means:
A) Good
B) Abnormal or difficult
C) Normal
D) Excessive
Answer: B) Abnormal or difficult
106. The term “splenomegaly” refers to:
A) Enlargement of the spleen
B) Enlargement of the liver
C) Enlargement of the kidney
D) Enlargement of the pancreas
Answer: A) Enlargement of the spleen
107. The suffix “-rrhea” means:
A) Flow or discharge
B) Cutting or incision
C) Removal
D) Pain
Answer: A) Flow or discharge
108. The prefix “circum-” means:
A) Within
B) Around
C) Above
D) Below
Answer: B) Around
109. The term “tachypnea” refers to:
A) Slow breathing
B) Rapid breathing
C) Normal breathing
D) Painful breathing
Answer: B) Rapid breathing
110. The suffix “-emia” refers to:
A) Blood condition
B) Muscle condition
C) Nerve condition
D) Bone condition
Answer: A) Blood condition
111. The term “hemiplegia” refers to:
A) Paralysis on one side of the body
B) Paralysis of the legs
C) Paralysis of the arms
D) Paralysis of the face
Answer: A) Paralysis on one side of the body
112. The prefix “trans-” means:
A) Across
B) Under
C) Above
D) Below
Answer: A) Across
113. The suffix “-ac” refers to:
A) Pertaining to
B) Pain
C) Removal
D) Infection
Answer: A) Pertaining to
114. The term “cholecystectomy” refers to:
A) Removal of the gallbladder
B) Removal of the liver
C) Removal of the spleen
D) Removal of the pancreas
Answer: A) Removal of the gallbladder
115. The prefix “a-” means:
A) Without or lack of
B) Above
C) Before
D) Around
Answer: A) Without or lack of
116. The term “hemostasis” refers to:
A) The process of stopping bleeding
B) The process of producing blood
C) The process of forming tissue
D) The process of controlling pain
Answer: A) The process of stopping bleeding
117. The suffix “-lysis” means:
A) Destruction or breakdown
B) Inflammation
C) Removal
D) Repair
Answer: A) Destruction or breakdown
118. The prefix “pre-” means:
A) Before
B) After
C) Within
D) Around
Answer: A) Before
119. The term “myelopathy” refers to:
A) Disease of the bone marrow or spinal cord
B) Disease of the muscles
C) Disease of the heart
D) Disease of the liver
Answer: A) Disease of the bone marrow or spinal cord
120. The term “cardiomegaly” refers to:
A) Enlargement of the heart
B) Enlargement of the lungs
C) Enlargement of the brain
D) Enlargement of the kidneys
Answer: A) Enlargement of the heart
121. The prefix “hyper-” means:
A) Below
B) Excessive or above
C) Normal
D) Slow
Answer: B) Excessive or above
122. The suffix “-otomy” refers to:
A) Surgical removal
B) Surgical incision or cutting
C) Surgical repair
D) Surgical examination
Answer: B) Surgical incision or cutting
123. The term “epidermis” refers to:
A) The inner layer of the skin
B) The outer layer of the skin
C) The bone tissue
D) The muscle tissue
Answer: B) The outer layer of the skin
124. The prefix “sub-” means:
A) Below or beneath
B) Above or over
C) Around
D) Through
Answer: A) Below or beneath
125. The suffix “-algia” refers to:
A) Pain
B) Inflammation
C) Swelling
D) Infection
Answer: A) Pain
126. The term “pneumonectomy” refers to:
A) Removal of the lung
B) Removal of the diaphragm
C) Removal of the trachea
D) Removal of the heart
Answer: A) Removal of the lung
127. The prefix “a-” means:
A) With
B) Without or lack of
C) Above
D) Below
Answer: B) Without or lack of
128. The suffix “-scope” refers to:
A) A surgical procedure
B) A diagnostic tool for viewing
C) A blood condition
D) A condition or disease
Answer: B) A diagnostic tool for viewing
129. The prefix “brady-” means:
A) Fast
B) Slow
C) Above
D) Normal
Answer: B) Slow
130. The term “dermatology” refers to the study of:
A) The bones
B) The heart
C) The skin
D) The blood
Answer: C) The skin
131. The term “osteoporosis” refers to:
A) Weakening of the bones
B) Inflammation of the joints
C) Muscle wasting
D) Abnormal bone growth
Answer: A) Weakening of the bones
132. The prefix “trans-” means:
A) Across
B) Under
C) Around
D) Below
Answer: A) Across
133. The term “lithotripsy” refers to:
A) Surgical removal of a kidney stone
B) Crushing of a stone
C) Repair of a bone fracture
D) Removal of gallstones
Answer: B) Crushing of a stone
134. The suffix “-itis” refers to:
A) Infection or inflammation
B) Removal
C) Formation
D) Abnormal growth
Answer: A) Infection or inflammation
135. The term “hepatomegaly” refers to:
A) Enlargement of the liver
B) Enlargement of the heart
C) Enlargement of the lungs
D) Enlargement of the kidneys
Answer: A) Enlargement of the liver
136. The prefix “hypo-” means:
A) Above or excessive
B) Below or deficient
C) Normal
D) Within
Answer: B) Below or deficient
137. The term “cardiopathy” refers to:
A) Heart disease
B) Blood disorder
C) Kidney disease
D) Liver disorder
Answer: A) Heart disease
138. The suffix “-megaly” refers to:
A) Enlargement
B) Removal
C) Infection
D) Pain
Answer: A) Enlargement
139. The prefix “pre-” means:
A) After
B) Before
C) Inside
D) Above
Answer: B) Before
140. The term “nephrectomy” refers to:
A) Removal of the kidney
B) Removal of the bladder
C) Removal of the spleen
D) Removal of the pancreas
Answer: A) Removal of the kidney
141. The prefix “peri-” means:
A) Around
B) Through
C) Below
D) Above
Answer: A) Around
142. The suffix “-sclerosis” refers to:
A) Softening of tissues
B) Hardening of tissues
C) Inflammation of tissues
D) Degeneration of tissues
Answer: B) Hardening of tissues
143. The term “encephalitis” refers to:
A) Inflammation of the brain
B) Inflammation of the lungs
C) Inflammation of the stomach
D) Inflammation of the kidneys
Answer: A) Inflammation of the brain
144. The prefix “macro-” means:
A) Small
B) Large
C) Normal
D) Abnormal
Answer: B) Large
145. The term “colonoscopy” refers to:
A) Viewing the colon
B) Removal of the colon
C) Viewing the stomach
D) Viewing the liver
Answer: A) Viewing the colon
146. The suffix “-genic” refers to:
A) Caused by or producing
B) Destruction
C) Removal
D) Enlargement
Answer: A) Caused by or producing
147. The prefix “intra-” means:
A) Above
B) Below
C) Within
D) Around
Answer: C) Within
148. The term “tendonitis” refers to:
A) Inflammation of a tendon
B) Inflammation of the muscle
C) Inflammation of the joint
D) Inflammation of the bone
Answer: A) Inflammation of a tendon
149. The prefix “pan-” means:
A) All
B) Few
C) Inside
D) Below
Answer: A) All
150. The term “artherosclerosis” refers to:
A) Hardening of the arteries due to plaque buildup
B) Softening of the arteries
C) Narrowing of the veins
D) Hardening of the veins
Answer: A) Hardening of the arteries due to plaque buildup
151. The prefix “auto-” means:
A) Other
B) Self
C) Below
D) Above
Answer: B) Self
152. The suffix “-ectomy” refers to:
A) Surgical removal
B) Surgical repair
C) Surgical incision
D) Surgical examination
Answer: A) Surgical removal
153. The term “gastrectomy” refers to:
A) Removal of the stomach
B) Removal of the intestines
C) Removal of the liver
D) Removal of the pancreas
Answer: A) Removal of the stomach
154. The prefix “micro-” means:
A) Large
B) Slow
C) Small
D) Normal
Answer: C) Small
155. The term “cyanosis” refers to:
A) Redness of the skin
B) Blue or purple discoloration of the skin
C) Yellow discoloration of the skin
D) Green discoloration of the skin
Answer: B) Blue or purple discoloration of the skin
156. The suffix “-pathy” refers to:
A) Disease or disorder
B) Surgical procedure
C) Inflammation
D) Condition of abnormal growth
Answer: A) Disease or disorder
157. The prefix “trans-” means:
A) Under
B) Over
C) Across
D) Around
Answer: C) Across
158. The term “hypertension” refers to:
A) Low blood pressure
B) Normal blood pressure
C) High blood pressure
D) Abnormal blood pressure
Answer: C) High blood pressure
159. The term “arthroscopy” refers to:
A) A surgical procedure to remove a joint
B) A diagnostic procedure to visualize a joint
C) A type of joint replacement surgery
D) A test to measure bone density
Answer: B) A diagnostic procedure to visualize a joint
160. The prefix “brady-” means:
A) Fast
B) Slow
C) Abnormal
D) Normal
Answer: B) Slow
161. The term “anemia” refers to:
A) Low blood sugar
B) Lack of red blood cells
C) High blood pressure
D) Low white blood cell count
Answer: B) Lack of red blood cells
162. The term “neuropathy” refers to:
A) Disease of the muscles
B) Disease of the bones
C) Disease of the nerves
D) Disease of the heart
Answer: C) Disease of the nerves
163. The suffix “-ology” refers to:
A) Disease
B) Study of
C) Treatment
D) Surgery
Answer: B) Study of
164. The term “hemorrhage” refers to:
A) Blood clot
B) Abnormal bleeding
C) Swelling in the tissue
D) Loss of appetite
Answer: B) Abnormal bleeding
165. The prefix “circum-” means:
A) Within
B) Around
C) Across
D) Under
Answer: B) Around
166. The term “rhinoplasty” refers to:
A) Surgical repair of the nose
B) Surgical removal of the nose
C) Surgical repair of the skin
D) Surgical removal of the sinuses
Answer: A) Surgical repair of the nose
167. The prefix “epi-” means:
A) Below
B) Over or upon
C) Within
D) Across
Answer: B) Over or upon
168. The term “hepatitis” refers to:
A) Inflammation of the liver
B) Inflammation of the heart
C) Inflammation of the lungs
D) Inflammation of the intestines
Answer: A) Inflammation of the liver
169. The suffix “-phobia” refers to:
A) Excessive fear
B) Excessive desire
C) Inflammation
D) Destruction
Answer: A) Excessive fear
170. The prefix “intra-” means:
A) Outside
B) Below
C) Inside or within
D) Above
Answer: C) Inside or within
171. The term “tachycardia” refers to:
A) Slow heart rate
B) Fast heart rate
C) Abnormal heart rhythm
D) Irregular heart rate
Answer: B) Fast heart rate
172. The suffix “-genesis” refers to:
A) Development or origin
B) Surgical removal
C) Enlargement
D) Inflammation
Answer: A) Development or origin
173. The term “myopathy” refers to:
A) Disease of the muscles
B) Disease of the blood vessels
C) Disease of the nerves
D) Disease of the heart
Answer: A) Disease of the muscles
174. The term “pneumonia” refers to:
A) Inflammation of the lung
B) Infection of the liver
C) Infection of the brain
D) Infection of the stomach
Answer: A) Inflammation of the lung
175. The prefix “post-” means:
A) Before
B) After
C) Around
D) Within
Answer: B) After
176. The suffix “-ostomy” refers to:
A) Creation of a new opening
B) Removal of a structure
C) Repair of a structure
D) Inflammation of a structure
Answer: A) Creation of a new opening
177. The term “meningitis” refers to:
A) Inflammation of the brain
B) Inflammation of the heart
C) Inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord
D) Inflammation of the lungs
Answer: C) Inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord
178. The prefix “neuro-” refers to:
A) Nerve
B) Muscle
C) Bone
D) Blood
Answer: A) Nerve
179. The term “laparotomy” refers to:
A) Surgical incision into the abdomen
B) Surgical incision into the chest
C) Surgical incision into the leg
D) Surgical incision into the brain
Answer: A) Surgical incision into the abdomen
180. The suffix “-emia” refers to:
A) Abnormal condition of blood
B) Inflammation
C) Surgical removal
D) Formation of new tissue
Answer: A) Abnormal condition of blood
181. The prefix “dys-” means:
A) Normal
B) Painful or difficult
C) Good
D) Slow
Answer: B) Painful or difficult
182. The suffix “-plasty” refers to:
A) Repair or reconstruction
B) Removal
C) Examination
D) Cutting into
Answer: A) Repair or reconstruction
183. The term “sphygmomanometer” refers to:
A) A device for measuring blood pressure
B) A device for measuring body temperature
C) A device for measuring heart rate
D) A device for measuring oxygen levels
Answer: A) A device for measuring blood pressure
184. The prefix “auto-” means:
A) Self
B) Above
C) Around
D) Between
Answer: A) Self
185. The term “dysphagia” refers to:
A) Difficulty breathing
B) Difficulty swallowing
C) Difficulty speaking
D) Difficulty walking
Answer: B) Difficulty swallowing
186. The prefix “hemi-” means:
A) Half
B) Whole
C) Many
D) Full
Answer: A) Half
187. The term “gastroenterology” refers to:
A) Study of the stomach and intestines
B) Study of the liver and kidneys
C) Study of the heart and lungs
D) Study of the bones and joints
Answer: A) Study of the stomach and intestines
188. The suffix “-osis” refers to:
A) Condition or disease
B) Surgical removal
C) Repair or restoration
D) Inflammation
Answer: A) Condition or disease
189. The term “nephrectomy” refers to:
A) Removal of the kidney
B) Removal of the liver
C) Removal of the gallbladder
D) Removal of the spleen
Answer: A) Removal of the kidney
190. The prefix “sub-” means:
A) Above
B) Below or beneath
C) Inside
D) Around
Answer: B) Below or beneath
191. The term “osteopathy” refers to:
A) Disease of the bones
B) Disease of the muscles
C) Disease of the nerves
D) A system of medicine that emphasizes the treatment of the body’s musculoskeletal system
Answer: D) A system of medicine that emphasizes the treatment of the body’s musculoskeletal system
192. The prefix “hyper-” means:
A) Below normal
B) Normal
C) Excessive or above normal
D) Slow
Answer: C) Excessive or above normal
193. The suffix “-rrhea” refers to:
A) Flow or discharge
B) Pain
C) Tumor
D) Scar tissue
Answer: A) Flow or discharge
194. The term “hysterectomy” refers to:
A) Removal of the uterus
B) Removal of the ovaries
C) Removal of the fallopian tubes
D) Removal of the cervix
Answer: A) Removal of the uterus
195. The prefix “inter-” means:
A) Below
B) Inside
C) Between
D) Above
Answer: C) Between
196. The term “dermatology” refers to:
A) Study of the skin
B) Study of the heart
C) Study of the lungs
D) Study of the digestive system
Answer: A) Study of the skin
197. The suffix “-centesis” refers to:
A) Surgical puncture to remove fluid
B) Surgical removal of tissue
C) Surgical incision
D) Surgical repair of a joint
Answer: A) Surgical puncture to remove fluid
198. The term “electrocardiogram” refers to:
A) A device that measures electrical activity in the heart
B) A test that measures oxygen levels in the blood
C) A test that measures blood sugar levels
D) A procedure that uses x-rays to view the heart
Answer: A) A device that measures electrical activity in the heart
199. The prefix “trans-” means:
A) Across
B) Around
C) Below
D) Inside
Answer: A) Across
200. The term “tachypnea” refers to:
A) Slow breathing
B) Fast breathing
C) Shallow breathing
D) Labored breathing
Answer: B) Fast breathing
201. The suffix “-algia” refers to:
A) Pain
B) Swelling
C) Inflammation
D) Enlargement
Answer: A) Pain
202. The term “pneumothorax” refers to:
A) Fluid in the lungs
B) Air in the pleural cavity
C) Inflammation of the lungs
D) Infection in the lungs
Answer: B) Air in the pleural cavity
203. The prefix “hypo-” means:
A) Above normal
B) Below normal
C) Slow
D) Normal
Answer: B) Below normal
204. The term “craniotomy” refers to:
A) Surgical incision into the skull
B) Surgical removal of the skull
C) Surgical incision into the brain
D) Surgical removal of the brain
Answer: A) Surgical incision into the skull
205. The prefix “pre-” means:
A) After
B) Before
C) Around
D) Between
Answer: B) Before
206. The suffix “-stasis” refers to:
A) Stopping or controlling
B) Growth or development
C) Enlargement
D) Infection
Answer: A) Stopping or controlling
207. The term “cardiomegaly” refers to:
A) Enlargement of the heart
B) Infection of the heart
C) Inflammation of the heart
D) Weakening of the heart
Answer: A) Enlargement of the heart
208. The prefix “pseudo-” means:
A) Real
B) False
C) Slow
D) Excessive
Answer: B) False
209. The term “osteoporosis” refers to:
A) Softening of the bones
B) Hardening of the arteries
C) Brittle or porous bones
D) Inflammation of the bones
Answer: C) Brittle or porous bones
210. The suffix “-tomy” refers to:
A) Surgical removal
B) Surgical incision
C) Surgical repair
D) Surgical creation of an opening
Answer: B) Surgical incision
211. The term “bradycardia” refers to:
A) Slow heart rate
B) Fast heart rate
C) Irregular heart rate
D) Strong heart rate
Answer: A) Slow heart rate
212. The prefix “post-” means:
A) Before
B) After
C) Above
D) Below
Answer: B) After
213. The suffix “-itis” refers to:
A) Inflammation
B) Pain
C) Disease
D) Growth
Answer: A) Inflammation
214. The term “hepatitis” refers to:
A) Inflammation of the liver
B) Inflammation of the heart
C) Inflammation of the lungs
D) Inflammation of the kidney
Answer: A) Inflammation of the liver
215. The term “cyanosis” refers to:
A) Redness of the skin
B) Yellowing of the skin
C) Bluish discoloration of the skin
D) Paleness of the skin
Answer: C) Bluish discoloration of the skin
216. The prefix “a-” means:
A) Without
B) Above
C) Below
D) Inside
Answer: A) Without
217. The term “brady-” refers to:
A) Fast
B) Slow
C) Abnormal
D) Normal
Answer: B) Slow
218. The term “arthralgia” refers to:
A) Inflammation of the joints
B) Infection of the joints
C) Pain in the joints
D) Weakness of the joints
Answer: C) Pain in the joints
219. The suffix “-gen” refers to:
A) Formation or origin
B) Removal
C) Cutting or excision
D) Inflammation
Answer: A) Formation or origin
220. The term “myocardial infarction” refers to:
A) Stroke
B) Heart attack
C) Kidney failure
D) Lung disease
Answer: B) Heart attack
221. The prefix “peri-” means:
A) Before
B) After
C) Around
D) Through
Answer: C) Around
222. The term “colonoscopy” refers to:
A) Examination of the stomach
B) Examination of the colon
C) Examination of the lungs
D) Examination of the liver
Answer: B) Examination of the colon
223. The suffix “-ectomy” refers to:
A) Surgical removal
B) Surgical repair
C) Surgical incision
D) Surgical puncture
Answer: A) Surgical removal
224. The term “tachycardia” refers to:
A) Slow heart rate
B) Fast heart rate
C) Irregular heart rate
D) Weak heart rate
Answer: B) Fast heart rate
225. The prefix “brady-” refers to:
A) Slow
B) Fast
C) Above normal
D) Below normal
Answer: A) Slow
226. The term “neurosis” refers to:
A) Infection of the nerves
B) Tumor of the nerves
C) Abnormal condition of the nerves
D) Inflammation of the nerves
Answer: C) Abnormal condition of the nerves
227. The suffix “-emia” refers to:
A) Blood condition
B) Bone condition
C) Muscle condition
D) Skin condition
Answer: A) Blood condition
228. The term “hemorrhage” refers to:
A) Blood clot
B) Excessive bleeding
C) Loss of blood pressure
D) Blood vessel narrowing
Answer: B) Excessive bleeding
229. The prefix “pan-” means:
A) One
B) All
C) Few
D) Some
Answer: B) All
230. The term “hyperglycemia” refers to:
A) High blood sugar
B) Low blood sugar
C) High blood pressure
D) Low blood pressure
Answer: A) High blood sugar
231. The suffix “-oma” refers to:
A) Infection
B) Tumor
C) Inflammation
D) Condition
Answer: B) Tumor
232. The prefix “hypo-” refers to:
A) Below normal
B) Above normal
C) Equal
D) Between
Answer: A) Below normal
233. The term “pericarditis” refers to:
A) Inflammation of the lungs
B) Inflammation of the heart’s lining
C) Inflammation of the liver
D) Inflammation of the kidneys
Answer: B) Inflammation of the heart’s lining
234. The suffix “-pathy” refers to:
A) Disease or abnormal condition
B) Surgical incision
C) Surgical repair
D) Treatment or therapy
Answer: A) Disease or abnormal condition
235. The prefix “inter-” means:
A) Within
B) Between
C) After
D) Before
Answer: B) Between
236. The term “gastrectomy” refers to:
A) Removal of the stomach
B) Removal of the appendix
C) Removal of the intestines
D) Removal of the gallbladder
Answer: A) Removal of the stomach
237. The suffix “-ac” refers to:
A) Pertaining to
B) Condition
C) Removal
D) Disease
Answer: A) Pertaining to
238. The term “tachypnea” refers to:
A) Slow breathing
B) Fast breathing
C) Shallow breathing
D) Labored breathing
Answer: B) Fast breathing
239. The term “dysphasia” refers to:
A) Difficulty with speech
B) Difficulty with swallowing
C) Difficulty with breathing
D) Difficulty with movement
Answer: A) Difficulty with speech
240. The prefix “trans-” means:
A) Below
B) Across
C) Above
D) Around
Answer: B) Across
241. The term “gastropathy” refers to:
A) Disease of the liver
B) Disease of the stomach
C) Disease of the lungs
D) Disease of the kidneys
Answer: B) Disease of the stomach
242. The prefix “macro-” means:
A) Small
B) Large
C) Many
D) Few
Answer: B) Large
243. The term “nephritis” refers to:
A) Inflammation of the liver
B) Inflammation of the lungs
C) Inflammation of the kidney
D) Inflammation of the heart
Answer: C) Inflammation of the kidney
244. The suffix “-centesis” refers to:
A) Surgical removal
B) Surgical puncture to remove fluid
C) Surgical repair
D) Surgical incision
Answer: B) Surgical puncture to remove fluid
245. The prefix “micro-” means:
A) Large
B) Small
C) Many
D) Few
Answer: B) Small
246. The term “pneumonia” refers to:
A) Inflammation of the lungs
B) Inflammation of the heart
C) Inflammation of the kidneys
D) Inflammation of the liver
Answer: A) Inflammation of the lungs
247. The suffix “-osis” refers to:
A) Inflammation
B) Disease or abnormal condition
C) Surgical removal
D) Surgical repair
Answer: B) Disease or abnormal condition
248. The prefix “hyper-” means:
A) Below normal
B) Above normal
C) Normal
D) Equal
Answer: B) Above normal
249. The term “hemiplegia” refers to:
A) Paralysis of one side of the body
B) Paralysis of the lower body
C) Paralysis of both legs
D) Paralysis of both arms
Answer: A) Paralysis of one side of the body
250. The suffix “-otomy” refers to:
A) Surgical incision
B) Surgical removal
C) Surgical repair
D) Surgical puncture
Answer: A) Surgical incision
251. The term “bradypnea” refers to:
A) Rapid breathing
B) Slow breathing
C) Irregular breathing
D) Difficulty breathing
Answer: B) Slow breathing
252. The term “sphygmomanometer” refers to:
A) Device used to measure body temperature
B) Device used to measure blood pressure
C) Device used to measure heart rate
D) Device used to measure oxygen levels
Answer: B) Device used to measure blood pressure
253. The suffix “-genic” refers to:
A) Formation or production
B) Inflammation
C) Disease
D) Removal
Answer: A) Formation or production
254. The prefix “anti-” means:
A) Against
B) Before
C) Above
D) After
Answer: A) Against
255. The term “tachytherapy” refers to:
A) Rapid heart rate
B) Rapid breathing
C) Rapid treatment
D) Rapid speech
Answer: C) Rapid treatment
256. The prefix “hypo-” means:
A) Above
B) Below
C) Normal
D) Excessive
Answer: B) Below
257. The term “rhinorrhea” refers to:
A) Nosebleed
B) Runny nose
C) Sinus infection
D) Painful breathing
Answer: B) Runny nose
258. The suffix “-graphy” refers to:
A) Measurement
B) Recording or imaging
C) Removal
D) Disease
Answer: B) Recording or imaging
259. The term “dyspnea” refers to:
A) Difficulty breathing
B) Difficulty swallowing
C) Difficulty walking
D) Difficulty talking
Answer: A) Difficulty breathing
260. The prefix “sub-” means:
A) Above
B) Below
C) Through
D) Across
Answer: B) Below
261. The term “cardiomyopathy” refers to:
A) Heart tumor
B) Heart disease or dysfunction
C) Heart inflammation
D) Heart infection
Answer: B) Heart disease or dysfunction
262. The prefix “pan-” means:
A) Part
B) Many or all
C) Above
D) Below
Answer: B) Many or all
263. The term “neuropathy” refers to:
A) Disease of the liver
B) Disease of the nerves
C) Disease of the heart
D) Disease of the lungs
Answer: B) Disease of the nerves
264. The suffix “-plasia” refers to:
A) Growth or development
B) Pain
C) Disease
D) Removal
Answer: A) Growth or development
265. The term “osteoporosis” refers to:
A) Bone growth
B) Bone disease leading to fragility
C) Bone inflammation
D) Bone infection
Answer: B) Bone disease leading to fragility
266. The suffix “-rrhea” refers to:
A) Flow or discharge
B) Inflammation
C) Surgical removal
D) Abnormal condition
Answer: A) Flow or discharge
267. The prefix “auto-” means:
A) Other
B) Self
C) Above
D) Below
Answer: B) Self
268. The term “tachyphasia” refers to:
A) Rapid breathing
B) Rapid heartbeat
C) Rapid speech
D) Slow speech
Answer: C) Rapid speech
269. The suffix “-sclerosis” refers to:
A) Hardening
B) Infection
C) Inflammation
D) Enlargement
Answer: A) Hardening
270. The prefix “trans-” means:
A) Across
B) Below
C) Above
D) Within
Answer: A) Across