Quiz 5 (Ch 9 and 10): Prefixes, Suffixes and Roots

Question 1

Root: corpus

Answer 1

body

ex: corpus callosum - a broad band of nerve fibers connecting the left and right cerebral hemispheres of the brain, facilitating communication between them

Question 2

Root: diagnost*

Answer 2

decision

ex: diagnosis - the identification of a disease or condition based on signs, symptoms, and diagnostic tests

Question 3

Root: lapar/o*

Answer 3

abdomen in general

ex: laparotomy - a surgical incision made into the abdominal wall to gain access to the abdominal cavity

ex: laparocentesis - a procedure involving the insertion of a needy into the abdominal cavity

Question 4

Root: periton/o

Answer 4

peritoneum, stretch over (membrane lining)

ex: peritonitis - inflammation of the peritoneum

ex: peritonectomy - surgical removal or excision of part or all of the peritoneum

Question 5

Root: hallucin*

Answer 5

imagination

ex: hallucination

Question 6

Root: path(et)

Answer 6

suffering

ex: pathology - the study of the nature and causes of diseases

ex: pathogen - a microorganism, such as a virus or parasite that causes disease to its host

Question 7

Root: gastr/o*

Answer 7

stomach

ex: gastroenteritis - inflammation of the stomach and intestines

ex: gastrectomy - surgical removal of all or part of the stomach, often performed to treat stomach cancer

Question 8

Root: aliment*

Answer 8

nourishment, food

ex: alimentation - the process of providing or receiving nourishment or food

ex: alimentary tract - digestive tract

Question 9

Root: enter/o

Answer 9

intestine

ex: enteritis - inflammation of the small intestine

ex: enterectomy - surgical removal of a portion of the small intestine

ex: enterocolitis - inflammation of both the small intestine and the colon

Question 10

Prefix: re*

Answer 10

again, back, backward

ex: reassess - to assess or evaluate again

ex: recur - to occur again

Question 11

Prefix: sym

Answer 11

together

ex: symptom - a physical or mental feature indicating the presence of a disease

Question 12

Prefix: sub*

Answer 12

below, under

ex: subconscious - below the level of consciousness, relating to thoughts, feelings not fully conscious

ex: substandard - below the usual or required standard

Question 13

Prefix: endo

Answer 13

inside, within

ex: endocardium - the innermost layer of the heart, lining the chambers and valves

Question 14

Prefix: com*

Answer 14

with, together

ex: community - a group of people living in the same area

ex: compatibility - the quality of being able to exist or work together

Question 15

Prefix: quadri*

Answer 15

four

ex: quadriplegia - paralysis of all four limbs

ex: quadrennial - occurring every four years (election)

Question 16

Prefix: mal

Answer 16

bad, difficult

ex: malnutrition - poor nutrition

Question 17

Prefix: dia

Answer 17

complete

ex: diagnose - identify the nature and cause of a disease

Question 18

Prefix: de*

Answer 18

without, out of, removal

ex: detoxity - remove toxins or harmful substances from the body, often through metabolic processes

Question 19

Prefix: dis

Answer 19

away from

ex: dislocate - to move a bone from its normal position at a joint

Question 20

Suffix: cele*

Answer 20

cave, hernia, swelling

ex: cystocele - a herniation of the bladder into the vagina

ex: myelocele - a type of spina bifida in which the spinal cord is exposed through a defect in the vertebral column

ex: hydrocele - a fluid-filled sac around the testicle

Question 21

Suffix: stomy*

Answer 21

new opening

ex: colostomy - surgical creation of an opening in the trachea, typically through the neck

ex: urostomy - surgical creation of an opening in the urinary tract, typically diverting urine flow to the outside of the body

Question 22

Suffix: ent

Answer 22

end result

ex: dependent - relying on someone or something else for support or aid

Question 23

Suffix: ica

Answer 23

pertaining to

ex: anemia - condition characterized by a deficiency of red blood cells

Question 24

Suffix: ase*

Answer 24

enzyme

ex: lactase - an enzyme that catalyzes the breakdown of lactose into glucise and galactose

ex: lipase - an enzyme that catalyzes the breakdown of fats into fatty accids and glycerol

Question 25

Suffix: iatry*

Answer 25

treatment, field of medicine

psychiatry - branch of medicine focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of medical disorders

Question 26

Suffix: ify

Answer 26

to become

ex: purify - to remove impurities or contaminates from something

Question 27

Suffix: rrhoid*

Answer 27

flow

ex: hemorrhoid - swollen veins in the lowest part of the rectum and anus that become inflamed and swollen

Question 28

Suffix: ence

Answer 28

forming, quality of, state of

ex: - existence - state or fact of being