Exam 1: Introduction to Medical Terminology

Which prefix means normal?

A prefix that means normal is ________.

A suffix that means cutting into is ________.

Which combining form is spelled incorrectly?

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

Terms ending in -a are pluralized by simply adding an -e to the end of the term.

Which combining form means stomach?

A prefix that means same is ________.

A suffix that means surgical removal is ________.

A psychiatric hospital is an example of an ambulatory care center.

Which of the following suffixes means protrusion?

A suffix that means hardening is ________.

A suffix that means dilation is ________.

The combining form that means cancer is ________.

Which suffix means excessive, abnormal flow?

A combining form that means eye is ________.

A prefix that means none is ________.

The combining form enter/o means inside.

Which of the following suffixes means drooping?

Which of the following suffixes is NOT an adjective suffix?