BIOD 103 Medical Terminology Module 4
Study Guide 2026 – Portage Learning
Practice Questions & Answers | Complete
Review for Exam Success
• This is a comprehensive 200-question practice exam for BIOD 103 Medical
Terminology Module 4, designed to reinforce your understanding through active
recall and self-testing.
• Work through each question independently before checking the highlighted
correct answer and EXPERT RATIONALE — this method maximizes retention and
prepares you effectively for your actual exam.
BIOD 103 – MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY MODULE 4 200 PRACTICE QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS
1. What does the prefix "brady-" mean?
A. Fast
B. Slow
C. Large
D. Small
E. Above
CORRECT ANSWER: B. Slow
EXPERT RATIONALE: "Brady-" is a prefix meaning slow, as seen in "bradycardia"
which means a slow heart rate.
2. What does the prefix "tachy-" mean?
A. Below
B. Small
,C. Fast
D. Around
E. Within
CORRECT ANSWER: C. Fast
EXPERT RATIONALE: "Tachy-" means fast or rapid. "Tachycardia" refers to a rapid
heart rate.
3. The suffix "-itis" means:
A. Surgical removal
B. Tumor
C. Inflammation
D. Disease
E. Pain
CORRECT ANSWER: C. Inflammation
EXPERT RATIONALE: "-itis" is a common suffix meaning inflammation, as in
"appendicitis" — inflammation of the appendix.
4. The suffix "-ectomy" means:
A. Incision into
B. Surgical removal
C. Surgical repair
D. Viewing instrument
E. Abnormal condition
CORRECT ANSWER: B. Surgical removal
,EXPERT RATIONALE: "-ectomy" means excision or surgical removal, as in
"appendectomy" — removal of the appendix.
5. The suffix "-plasty" means:
A. Disease
B. Surgical repair or reconstruction
C. Rupture
D. Suturing
E. Dissolution
CORRECT ANSWER: B. Surgical repair or reconstruction
EXPERT RATIONALE: "-plasty" refers to surgical repair or reconstruction, as in
"rhinoplasty" — surgical repair of the nose.
6. The suffix "-oscopy" means:
A. Surgical incision
B. Tumor formation
C. Visual examination using a scope
D. Softening
E. Hardening
CORRECT ANSWER: C. Visual examination using a scope
EXPERT RATIONALE: "-oscopy" means visual examination, as in "colonoscopy" —
visual examination of the colon.
7. What does the root word "cardi/o" refer to?
A. Lung
, B. Liver
C. Heart
D. Kidney
E. Brain
CORRECT ANSWER: C. Heart
EXPERT RATIONALE: "Cardi/o" is the combining form for heart, as used in
"cardiology" — the study of the heart.
8. What does the root word "hepat/o" refer to?
A. Kidney
B. Spleen
C. Liver
D. Gallbladder
E. Stomach
CORRECT ANSWER: C. Liver
EXPERT RATIONALE: "Hepat/o" refers to the liver. "Hepatitis" means inflammation
of the liver.
9. The combining form "nephr/o" refers to:
A. Nerve
B. Kidney
C. Lung
D. Bladder
E. Brain
CORRECT ANSWER: B. Kidney
Study Guide 2026 – Portage Learning
Practice Questions & Answers | Complete
Review for Exam Success
• This is a comprehensive 200-question practice exam for BIOD 103 Medical
Terminology Module 4, designed to reinforce your understanding through active
recall and self-testing.
• Work through each question independently before checking the highlighted
correct answer and EXPERT RATIONALE — this method maximizes retention and
prepares you effectively for your actual exam.
BIOD 103 – MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY MODULE 4 200 PRACTICE QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS
1. What does the prefix "brady-" mean?
A. Fast
B. Slow
C. Large
D. Small
E. Above
CORRECT ANSWER: B. Slow
EXPERT RATIONALE: "Brady-" is a prefix meaning slow, as seen in "bradycardia"
which means a slow heart rate.
2. What does the prefix "tachy-" mean?
A. Below
B. Small
,C. Fast
D. Around
E. Within
CORRECT ANSWER: C. Fast
EXPERT RATIONALE: "Tachy-" means fast or rapid. "Tachycardia" refers to a rapid
heart rate.
3. The suffix "-itis" means:
A. Surgical removal
B. Tumor
C. Inflammation
D. Disease
E. Pain
CORRECT ANSWER: C. Inflammation
EXPERT RATIONALE: "-itis" is a common suffix meaning inflammation, as in
"appendicitis" — inflammation of the appendix.
4. The suffix "-ectomy" means:
A. Incision into
B. Surgical removal
C. Surgical repair
D. Viewing instrument
E. Abnormal condition
CORRECT ANSWER: B. Surgical removal
,EXPERT RATIONALE: "-ectomy" means excision or surgical removal, as in
"appendectomy" — removal of the appendix.
5. The suffix "-plasty" means:
A. Disease
B. Surgical repair or reconstruction
C. Rupture
D. Suturing
E. Dissolution
CORRECT ANSWER: B. Surgical repair or reconstruction
EXPERT RATIONALE: "-plasty" refers to surgical repair or reconstruction, as in
"rhinoplasty" — surgical repair of the nose.
6. The suffix "-oscopy" means:
A. Surgical incision
B. Tumor formation
C. Visual examination using a scope
D. Softening
E. Hardening
CORRECT ANSWER: C. Visual examination using a scope
EXPERT RATIONALE: "-oscopy" means visual examination, as in "colonoscopy" —
visual examination of the colon.
7. What does the root word "cardi/o" refer to?
A. Lung
, B. Liver
C. Heart
D. Kidney
E. Brain
CORRECT ANSWER: C. Heart
EXPERT RATIONALE: "Cardi/o" is the combining form for heart, as used in
"cardiology" — the study of the heart.
8. What does the root word "hepat/o" refer to?
A. Kidney
B. Spleen
C. Liver
D. Gallbladder
E. Stomach
CORRECT ANSWER: C. Liver
EXPERT RATIONALE: "Hepat/o" refers to the liver. "Hepatitis" means inflammation
of the liver.
9. The combining form "nephr/o" refers to:
A. Nerve
B. Kidney
C. Lung
D. Bladder
E. Brain
CORRECT ANSWER: B. Kidney
