Chapter 5 Medical Terminology

Question 1

The meaning “around” can have which of the following prefixes?

A. “Infra-“ and “peri-“
B. “Sub-“ and “infra-“
C. “Peri-“ and “circum-“
D. “Epi-“ and “sub-“

Answer 1

C. “Peri-“ and “circum-“

Question 2

The root “melan/o” means?

A. White
B. Red
C. Gray
D. Black

Answer 2

D. Black

Question 3

The term “pericardiocentesis” means:

A. Surgical repair of the sac around the heart.
B. The removal of fluid from around the heart
C. Narrowing of the arteries supplying the heart.
D. A surgical opening made in the heart.

Answer 3

B. The removal of fluid around the heart

Question 4

The suffix “-pathy” means:

A. Disease
B. Specialist
C. Enlargement
D. Study of

Answer 4

A. Disease

Question 5

“Gastro” in the word “gastroenteritis” means?

A. Tongue
B. Stomach
C. Intestine
D. Bowel

Answer 5

B. Stomach

Question 6

A diabetic patient has polydipsia. This means that she:

A. Is excessively thirsty
B. Is unable to swallow
C. Urinates frequently
D. Has low blood sugar

Answer 6

A. Is excessively thirsty

Question 7

"Myo" in the word myocarditis means: 
A. Vein
B. Bone
C. Cartilage 
D. Muscle

Answer 7

D. Muscle

Question 8

"Chondro" in the word chondritis means:
A. Joint
B. Rib
C. Tendon
D. Cartilage

Answer 8

D. Cartilage