Exam 1: Introduction to Medical Terminology

Adjective suffixes convert a word root into an adjective.

The combining form that means disease is ________.

A prefix that means outside of is ________.

A prefix that means different is ________.

The prefix often indicates the body system or organ being discussed.

A combining form that means eye is ________.

A prefix that means three is ________.

A suffix that means destruction is ________.

A prefix that means same is ________.

A prefix that means within or inner is ________.

The abbreviation tid means three times a day.

A prefix that means normal is ________.

Different pronunciations of medical terms are acceptable.

A suffix that means suture is ________.

Rehabilitation centers provide supportive care for terminal patients.

A suffix that means enlarged is ________.

The prefixes quadri- and tetra- have the same meaning.

The suffix -megaly means abnormal softening.

The combining form that means life is ________.

A suffix that means surgical fixation is ________.