Suffixes

Question 1

What does the suffix ‘-itis’ mean?

Answer 1

Inflammation

Question 2

True or False: The suffix ‘-ectomy’ refers to the removal of a body part.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The suffix ‘-ology’ refers to the study of ______.

Answer 3

a subject or field

Question 4

What is the meaning of the suffix ‘-pathy’?

Answer 4

Disease or disorder

Question 5

Which suffix indicates a surgical procedure?

Answer 5

-otomy

Question 6

Multiple choice: What does the suffix ‘-emia’ refer to? A) Infection B) Blood condition C) Surgical procedure

Answer 6

B) Blood condition

Question 7

What does the suffix ‘-logy’ imply?

Answer 7

The study of

Question 8

True or False: The suffix ‘-oma’ indicates a tumor.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

Fill in the blank: The suffix ‘-scope’ refers to an instrument used for ______.

Answer 9

viewing

Question 10

What does the suffix ‘-lysis’ mean?

Answer 10

Destruction or breakdown

Question 11

Multiple choice: The suffix ‘-genic’ means: A) Causing B) Related to C) Condition of

Answer 11

A) Causing

Question 12

What does the suffix ‘-rrhea’ refer to?

Answer 12

Flow or discharge

Question 13

True or False: The suffix ‘-sclerosis’ refers to hardening of tissue.

Answer 13

True

Question 14

Fill in the blank: The suffix ‘-phobia’ denotes an irrational ______.

Answer 14

fear

Question 15

What is the meaning of the suffix ‘-tomy’?

Answer 15

Cutting or incision

Question 16

Multiple choice: The suffix ‘-ac’ indicates: A) Pertaining to B) Condition of C) Process of

Answer 16

A) Pertaining to

Question 17

What does the suffix ‘-uria’ refer to?

Answer 17

Urine condition

Question 18

True or False: The suffix ‘-plasty’ means surgical repair.

Answer 18

True

Question 19

Fill in the blank: The suffix ‘-spasm’ refers to a ______ contraction.

Answer 19

involuntary

Question 20

What is the meaning of the suffix ‘-stasis’?

Answer 20

Stopping or controlling

Question 21

Multiple choice: The suffix ‘-cide’ means: A) To cut B) To kill C) To create

Answer 21

B) To kill

Question 22

What does the suffix ‘-emia’ specifically refer to?

Answer 22

A condition of the blood

Question 23

True or False: The suffix ‘-phasia’ refers to speech.

Answer 23

True

Question 24

Fill in the blank: The suffix ‘-gram’ denotes a ______.

Answer 24

record or image

Question 25

What does the suffix ‘-dys’ imply?

Answer 25

Difficult or painful

Question 26

Multiple choice: The suffix ‘-osis’ indicates: A) Abnormal condition B) Surgical procedure C) Inflammation

Answer 26

A) Abnormal condition

Question 27

What is the meaning of the suffix ‘-oid’?

Answer 27

Like or resembling