Question 1

Which of the following best describes the function of a prefix in a medical term?

Accepted Answer

It adds meaning to the term, such as location, number, or time.

Question 2

In the medical term 'hypoglycemia', what does the prefix 'hypo-' indicate?

Accepted Answer

Low

Question 3

Which of the following is the correct order for defining a medical term?

Accepted Answer

Suffix, prefix, root

Question 4

What is the meaning of the medical term 'polyneuropathy'?

Accepted Answer

Disease of many nerves

Question 5

Which word part is used to connect a root to a suffix when the suffix begins with a consonant?

Accepted Answer

Combining vowel

Question 6

Given the word parts 'epi-' (above) and 'gastr/o' (stomach), which is the correct medical term for 'pain above the stomach'?

Accepted Answer

Epigastralgia

Question 7

What does the suffix '-ectomy' mean in medical terminology?

Accepted Answer

Surgical removal

Question 8

Which of the following terms means 'surgical removal of the kidney'?

Accepted Answer

Nephrectomy

Question 9

If a medical term contains the root 'cardi/o', what organ does it refer to?

Accepted Answer

Heart

Question 10

Which of the following is the correct meaning of the term 'endocarditis'?

Accepted Answer

Inflammation of the inner layer of the heart

Question 11

What is the correct definition of the suffix '-plasty'?

Accepted Answer

Surgical repair

Question 12

Which of the following terms means 'below normal blood sugar'?

Accepted Answer

Hypoglycemia

Question 13

If a medical term is constructed from the word parts 'poly-' (many), 'neur/o' (nerve), and '-pathy' (disease), what is the correct term?

Accepted Answer

Polyneuropathy

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a component of a medical term?

Accepted Answer

Adjective

Question 15

What is the function of a combining vowel in medical terminology?

Accepted Answer

It connects word parts to make pronunciation easier.

Question 16

Which of the following is the correct meaning of the term 'epigastric'?

Accepted Answer

Above the stomach

Question 17

If a suffix begins with a vowel, when should a combining vowel be used?

Accepted Answer

Never

Question 18

Which of the following terms means 'surgical removal around the kidney'?

Accepted Answer

Perinephrectomy

Question 19

What is the meaning of the root 'glyc/o' in medical terminology?

Accepted Answer

Sugar

Question 20

Which of the following is the correct definition of the term 'polypharmacy'?

Accepted Answer

Use of many medications

Introduction to Medical Terminology: Word Parts and Term Construction

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