Essentials of Medical Terminology: Prefixes and Suffixes Quiz

The prefix 'adeno-' is commonly used in medical terminology to refer to glands, such as adenoma (a benign tumor of glandular tissue) or adenitis (inflammation of a gland). Therefore, the correct answer is 'gland'.

The term 'gastro' is commonly used to refer to the stomach, rather than the intestines, heart, or liver.

The prefix 'myo' is commonly used in medical terminology to refer to muscles, such as in terms like myopathy (muscle disease) or myocardium (heart muscle).

The term 'thombo' is commonly used to refer to the process of blood clotting in the medical field.

The correct spelling of the tube that connects the throat to the stomach is 'esophagus'.

The suffix '-ectomy' is commonly used in medical terminology to indicate the cutting out, removal, or incision of a specific body part or tissue.

Cardio exercises like running, cycling, and swimming are primarily aimed at improving the health and function of the heart by increasing heart rate and blood circulation throughout the body.

The term 'megaly' is commonly used in medical terminology to indicate enlargement of a particular organ or structure in the body.

The suffix 'ology' is commonly used in English to denote a field of study or academic discipline.

The prefix 'cyto' in biology typically refers to cell-related structures or functions.

The term 'cyte' refers to a type of cell in the body, making 'cell' the correct answer.

The term 'carcino' refers to cancer, a group of diseases characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells. Carcino is often used as a prefix in medical terminology to indicate cancerous conditions.

The correct spelling for the body's response to injury or infection is 'inflammation'.

In medical terminology, 'algia' specifically refers to pain, while 'inflammation', 'itching', and 'swelling' are different terms that represent other symptoms or conditions.

The prefix 'leuko-' is derived from the Greek word 'leukos' meaning white, which is commonly used in medical terminology to refer to white blood cells or white matter in the brain.

The term 'tracheo' refers to the trachea, which is a tube-like structure that connects the larynx to the lungs for the passage of air. The incorrect answers are variations of the word 'trachea' that do not accurately represent the intended term.

The term 'hemo' is commonly used to refer to blood in medical terminology.

The suffix 'oma' is commonly used in medical terminology to indicate a tumor or mass. This can be either benign or malignant, and may or may not have metastasized.

The suffix 'emia' in medical terminology generally refers to a condition or presence of a substance in the blood. Options 'inflammation', 'infection', and 'digestive disorder' do not specifically pertain to conditions related to the blood.

An ostomy is specifically an opening in the body created during surgery for the discharge of body wastes, and not the other options provided.

The term 'hepato' is a prefix derived from the Greek word for liver, therefore the correct answer is 'liver'. The incorrect answers, 'heart', 'lung', and 'kidney', refer to other organs in the body.

The term 'nephro' is derived from Greek and specifically refers to the kidneys. It is commonly used in medical terminology related to the kidneys.

The prefix 'erythro' is derived from the Greek word for 'red', so it is used to indicate the color red in various scientific terms.

The suffix 'emia' in medical terminology refers to a blood condition, such as anemia.

The correct term for broncho is bronchial tube, which is part of the respiratory system responsible for carrying air into the lungs.

The suffix '-otomy' in medical terminology refers to a surgical incision or cutting into a part of the body. While 'excision' also involves cutting out, 'necrosis' refers to tissue death, and 'biopsy' involves the removal of a tissue sample for examination.

The correct answer 'pertaining to' is the most common usage of the abbreviation 'ic'. While the other options may also use the abbreviation 'ic' in different contexts, they are not the primary meaning of 'ic' in general.

A vein is a blood vessel that carries blood towards the heart, while an artery carries blood away from the heart. A capillary is a small blood vessel that connects arteries and veins. A bronchus is a passage of airway in the respiratory system.

The term 'chemo' is commonly used to refer to chemotherapy, which involves the use of drugs or chemicals to treat diseases such as cancer. While the incorrect answers may be related to medical treatments, they do not specifically refer to the use of drugs or chemicals.

The correct answer for the opposite of 'a / an' is 'no, not', indicating absence or negation.