Question 1

When a word changes from singular to plural form,the word suffix is the part that changes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Word endings are called:

Accepted Answer

A)  prefixes. 
B)  suffixes. 
C)  vowels. 
D)  consonants. 
E)  word roots. 
A)  prefixes. 
B)  suffixes. 
C)  vowels. 
D)  consonants. 
E)  word roots. B

Question 3

Match the word elements with their meanings.
-kidney

Accepted Answer

A) arthr/o 
B) dermat/o 
C) gastr/o 
D) muscul/o 
E) nas/o
F)nephr/o
G)stomat/o
H)-cyte
I)-itis
J)-oma
K)-megaly
L)an-
M)-ia
N)intra-
O)poly-
P)post-
Q)sub-
R)retro- 
A) arthr/o 
B) dermat/o 
C) gastr/o 
D) muscul/o 
E) nas/o
F)nephr/o
G)stomat/o
H)-cyte
I)-itis
J)-oma
K)-megaly
L)an-
M)-ia
N)intra-
O)poly-
P)post-
Q)sub-
R)retro- F

Question 4

In the word salpingitis,the g is given a hard sound.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In the term psychiatric,the p is pronounced as a hard p.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The term stomat/itis means:

Accepted Answer

A)  inflammation of the stomach. 
B)  inflammation of the liver. 
C)  inflammation of the face. 
D)  inflammation of the mouth. 
E)  inflammation of the skin. 
A)  inflammation of the stomach. 
B)  inflammation of the liver. 
C)  inflammation of the face. 
D)  inflammation of the mouth. 
E)  inflammation of the skin.

Question 7

Pronunciation guidelines are included in the inside front cover of the textbook.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Match the word elements with their meanings.
-enlargement

Accepted Answer

A) arthr/o 
B) dermat/o 
C) gastr/o 
D) muscul/o 
E) nas/o
F)nephr/o
G)stomat/o
H)-cyte
I)-itis
J)-oma
K)-megaly
L)an-
M)-ia
N)intra-
O)poly-
P)post-
Q)sub-
R)retro- 
A) arthr/o 
B) dermat/o 
C) gastr/o 
D) muscul/o 
E) nas/o
F)nephr/o
G)stomat/o
H)-cyte
I)-itis
J)-oma
K)-megaly
L)an-
M)-ia
N)intra-
O)poly-
P)post-
Q)sub-
R)retro-

Question 9

The oe in roentgen is pronounced:

Accepted Answer

A)  "eh." 
B)  "oy." 
C)  "uh." 
D)  "oh." 
E)  "ah." 
A)  "eh." 
B)  "oy." 
C)  "uh." 
D)  "oh." 
E)  "ah."

Question 10

A CF consists of a prefix plus a word root.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which term contains a prefix?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gastritis 
B)  Hepatoma 
C)  Cardiology 
D)  Monocyte 
E)  Nephritis 
A)  Gastritis 
B)  Hepatoma 
C)  Cardiology 
D)  Monocyte 
E)  Nephritis

Question 12

The four elements used to form medical words are word roots,prefixes,suffixes,and combining forms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Match the word elements with their meanings.
-many,much

Accepted Answer

A) arthr/o 
B) dermat/o 
C) gastr/o 
D) muscul/o 
E) nas/o
F)nephr/o
G)stomat/o
H)-cyte
I)-itis
J)-oma
K)-megaly
L)an-
M)-ia
N)intra-
O)poly-
P)post-
Q)sub-
R)retro- 
A) arthr/o 
B) dermat/o 
C) gastr/o 
D) muscul/o 
E) nas/o
F)nephr/o
G)stomat/o
H)-cyte
I)-itis
J)-oma
K)-megaly
L)an-
M)-ia
N)intra-
O)poly-
P)post-
Q)sub-
R)retro-

Question 14

All medical words contain a prefix.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which prefix means before or in front of?

Accepted Answer

A)  Retro- 
B)  Pre- 
C)  Super- 
D)  Micro- 
E)  Post- 
A)  Retro- 
B)  Pre- 
C)  Super- 
D)  Micro- 
E)  Post-

Question 16

A CF is used to link a suffix that begins with a:

Accepted Answer

A)  letter o. 
B)  connecting vowel. 
C)  prefix. 
D)  vowel. 
E)  consonant. 
A)  letter o. 
B)  connecting vowel. 
C)  prefix. 
D)  vowel. 
E)  consonant.

Question 17

Match the word elements with their meanings.
-condition

Accepted Answer

A) arthr/o 
B) dermat/o 
C) gastr/o 
D) muscul/o 
E) nas/o
F)nephr/o
G)stomat/o
H)-cyte
I)-itis
J)-oma
K)-megaly
L)an-
M)-ia
N)intra-
O)poly-
P)post-
Q)sub-
R)retro- 
A) arthr/o 
B) dermat/o 
C) gastr/o 
D) muscul/o 
E) nas/o
F)nephr/o
G)stomat/o
H)-cyte
I)-itis
J)-oma
K)-megaly
L)an-
M)-ia
N)intra-
O)poly-
P)post-
Q)sub-
R)retro-

Question 18

Match the word elements with their meanings.
-without,not

Accepted Answer

A) arthr/o 
B) dermat/o 
C) gastr/o 
D) muscul/o 
E) nas/o
F)nephr/o
G)stomat/o
H)-cyte
I)-itis
J)-oma
K)-megaly
L)an-
M)-ia
N)intra-
O)poly-
P)post-
Q)sub-
R)retro- 
A) arthr/o 
B) dermat/o 
C) gastr/o 
D) muscul/o 
E) nas/o
F)nephr/o
G)stomat/o
H)-cyte
I)-itis
J)-oma
K)-megaly
L)an-
M)-ia
N)intra-
O)poly-
P)post-
Q)sub-
R)retro-

Question 19

In medical terminology,a suffix usually describes a position or direction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The combining vowel e is commonly used to form medical words.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

When a word changes from singular to plural form,the word suffix is the part that changes.

Word endings are called:

Match the word elements with their meanings. -kidney

In the word salpingitis,the g is given a hard sound.

In the term psychiatric,the p is pronounced as a hard p.

The term stomat/itis means:

Pronunciation guidelines are included in the inside front cover of the textbook.

Match the word elements with their meanings. -enlargement

The oe in roentgen is pronounced:

A CF consists of a prefix plus a word root.

Which term contains a prefix?

The four elements used to form medical words are word roots,prefixes,suffixes,and combining forms.

Match the word elements with their meanings. -many,much

All medical words contain a prefix.

Which prefix means before or in front of?

A CF is used to link a suffix that begins with a:

Match the word elements with their meanings. -condition

Match the word elements with their meanings. -without,not

In medical terminology,a suffix usually describes a position or direction.

The combining vowel e is commonly used to form medical words.

Suffixes

Prefixes

Body Structure

Integumentary System

Digestive System

Respiratory System

Cardiovascular System

Blood, Lymph, and Immune Systems

Musculoskeletal System

Urinary System

Female Reproductive System

Male Reproductive System

Endocrine System

Nervous System

Special Senses

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Exam 1: Basic Elements of a Medical Word

When a word changes from singular to plural form,the word suffix is the part that changes.

Word endings are called:

Match the word elements with their meanings. -kidney

In the word salpingitis,the g is given a hard sound.

In the term psychiatric,the p is pronounced as a hard p.

The term stomat/itis means:

Pronunciation guidelines are included in the inside front cover of the textbook.

Match the word elements with their meanings. -enlargement

The oe in roentgen is pronounced:

A CF consists of a prefix plus a word root.

Which term contains a prefix?

The four elements used to form medical words are word roots,prefixes,suffixes,and combining forms.

Match the word elements with their meanings. -many,much

All medical words contain a prefix.

Which prefix means before or in front of?

A CF is used to link a suffix that begins with a:

Match the word elements with their meanings. -condition

Match the word elements with their meanings. -without,not

In medical terminology,a suffix usually describes a position or direction.

The combining vowel e is commonly used to form medical words.

Suffixes

Prefixes

Body Structure

Integumentary System

Digestive System

Respiratory System

Cardiovascular System

Blood, Lymph, and Immune Systems

Musculoskeletal System

Urinary System

Female Reproductive System

Male Reproductive System

Endocrine System

Nervous System

Special Senses

Filters