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Medical Suffixes Quiz: Meanings and Examples

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Which suffix means inflammation? Tonsill______ means inflammation of the tonsils.

-itis-ectomy-logy

Context check: The suffix -itis names inflammation. Complete the sentence: Tonsill______ means inflammation of the tonsils.

Which suffix means surgical removal? An append______ removes the appendix.

Context check: The suffix -ectomy names surgical removal. Complete the sentence: An append______ removes the appendix.

Which suffix means study of? Cardio______ is the study of the heart.

Context check: The suffix -logy means the study of. Complete the sentence: Cardio______ is the study of the heart.

Which suffix means disease or disorder? Neuro______ refers to a disorder of nerves.

Context check: The suffix -pathy names a disease or disorder. Complete the sentence: Neuro______ refers to a disorder of nerves.

Which suffix refers to a blood condition? An______ describes a condition involving the blood.

Context check: The suffix -emia refers to a blood condition. Complete the sentence: An______ describes a condition involving the blood.

Which suffix means visual examination? Endo______ uses a scope to examine inside.

-scopy-ectomy-logy

Context check: The suffix -scopy names visual examination. Complete the sentence: Endo______ uses a scope to examine inside.

Which suffix means surgical repair? Rhin______ is surgical repair of the nose.

Context check: The suffix -plasty names surgical repair. Complete the sentence: Rhin______ is surgical repair of the nose.

Which suffix means flow or discharge? Di______ describes flow through or discharge.

Context check: The suffix -rrhea is used for flow or discharge. Complete the sentence: Di______ describes flow through or discharge.

Which suffix means enlargement? Cardio______ means enlargement of the heart.

Context check: The suffix -megaly names enlargement. Complete the sentence: Cardio______ means enlargement of the heart.

Which suffix means deficiency or low number? Leuko______ describes a low white-cell count.

Context check: The suffix -penia names a deficiency or low number. Complete the sentence: Leuko______ describes a low white-cell count.

Ten suffixes are tested through meaning and word-building contexts.

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