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1. What is a homonym?
a. Words with different spellings but the same meaning.
b. Words that are the opposites of each other.
c. Words with similar spellings but different meanings.
d. Words that are similar in meaning.
ANSWER: c
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. Homonyms are words that a similar in sounds and spellings but have different
meanings.
b. Incorrect. Homonyms are words that a similar in sounds and spellings but have different
meanings.
c. Correct. Homonyms are words that a similar in sounds and spellings but have different
meanings.
d. Incorrect. Homonyms are words that a similar in sounds and spellings but have different
meanings.
REFERENCES: Dental Terminology, 4e, pg. 2
2. What does cyanosis indicate?
a. The yellowish coloration of something.
b. The bluish coloration of something.
c. The reddish coloration of something.
d. The whitening of something.
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. Cyanosis indicates the bluish coloration of something.
b. Correct. Cyanosis indicates the bluish coloration of something.
c. Incorrect. Cyanosis indicates the bluish coloration of something.
d. Incorrect. Cyanosis indicates the bluish coloration of something.
REFERENCES: Dental Terminology, 4e, pg. 5
3. What is a suffix?
a. It is added to the beginning of a word to influence the meaning.
b. It is the foundation of the word.
c. It is added to the end of a word to describe the word.
d. It modifies a verb.
ANSWER: c
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. A suffix is added to the end of a word to describe the word.
b. Incorrect. A suffix is added to the end of a word to describe the word.
c. Correct. A suffix is added to the end of a word to describe the word.
d. Incorrect. A suffix is added to the end of a word to describe the word.
REFERENCES: Dental Terminology, 4e, pg. 9
4. Many medical terms have their origins in what?
a. Old English
b. Latin
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c. Spanish
d. German
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. Many medical terms have their origins in Latin.
b. Correct. Many medical terms have their origins in Latin.
c. Incorrect. Many medical terms have their origins in Latin.
d. Incorrect. Many medical terms have their origins in Latin.
REFERENCES: Dental Terminology, 4e, pg. 11
5. Which of the following terms means “without teeth”?
a. Glossa
b. Gingivectomy
c. Bicuspid
d. Anodontia
ANSWER: d
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. Anodontia means “without teeth.”
b. Incorrect. Anodontia means “without teeth.”
c. Incorrect. Anodontia means “without teeth.”
d. Correct. Anodontia means “without teeth.”
REFERENCES: Dental Terminology, 4e, pg. 7
6. What is a prefix?
a. It is added to the beginning of a word to influence the meaning.
b. It is the foundation of the word.
c. It is added to the end of a word to describe the word.
d. It modifies a noun.
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: a. Correct. A prefix is added to the beginning of a word to influence the meaning.
b. Incorrect. A prefix is added to the beginning of a word to influence the meaning.
c. Incorrect. A prefix is added to the beginning of a word to influence the meaning.
d. Incorrect. A prefix is added to the beginning of a word to influence the meaning.
REFERENCES: Dental Terminology, 4e, pg. 4
7. A prefix denotes what?
a. Color and number
b. Condition and age
c. Direction and origin
d. Color and location
ANSWER: d
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. A prefix denotes color, size, degree, location, direction, and condition.
b. Incorrect. A prefix denotes color, size, degree, location, direction, and condition.
c. Incorrect. A prefix denotes color, size, degree, location, direction, and condition.
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d. Correct. A prefix denotes color, size, degree, location, direction, and condition.
REFERENCES: Dental Terminology, 4e, pg. 4
8. What does a suffix denote?
a. Condition
b. Pathology and procedures
c. Degree
d. Direction
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. A suffix can denote pathology and procedure.
b. Correct. A suffix can denote pathology and procedure.
c. Incorrect. A suffix can denote pathology and procedure.
d. Incorrect. A suffix can denote pathology and procedure.
REFERENCES: Dental Terminology, 4e, pg. 9
9. To pluralize a dental term, all of the following can be added except what?
a. Ae
b. Ices
c. Sis
d. S
ANSWER: d
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. Ae, ices, and sis can be added to pluralize dental terms. A single s is not used to
pluralize.
b. Incorrect. Ae, ices, and sis can be added to pluralize dental terms. A single s is not used to
pluralize.
c. Incorrect. Ae, ices, and sis can be added to pluralize dental terms. A single s is not used to
pluralize.
d. Correct. Ae, ices, and sis can be added to pluralize dental terms. A single s is not used to
pluralize.
REFERENCES: Dental Terminology, 4e, pg. 11
10. What does the root word coronal mean?
a. Tooth
b. Mouth
c. Crown
d. Chemical
ANSWER: c
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. Coronal means crown.
b. Incorrect. Coronal means crown.
c. Correct. Coronal means crown.
d. Incorrect. Coronal means crown.
REFERENCES: Dental Terminology, 4e, pg. 8
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11. Which of the following root words means lip?
a. Buccal
b. Frenum
c. Glossa
d. Cheilo
ANSWER: d
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. Cheilo means lip.
b. Incorrect. Cheilo means lip.
c. Incorrect. Cheilo means lip.
d. Correct. Cheilo means lip.
REFERENCES: Dental Terminology, 4e, pg. 8
12. Which of the following prefixes means “without”?
a. Anti-
b. Dis-
c. Tachy-
d. Contra-
ANSWER: d
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. Contra- means “without.”
b. Incorrect. Contra- means “without.”
c. Incorrect. Contra- means “without.”
d. Correct. Contra- means “without.”
REFERENCES: Dental Terminology, 4e, pg. 8
13. When using the “sound-like” syllables in parenthesis next to dental words, what do BOLD uppercase letters mean?
a. The word has the second element of stress.
b. The word receives the most emphasis.
c. The word revives no emphasis.
d. The word is the only word that is emphasized.
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. Bold uppercase letters mean the word receives the most emphasis.
b. Correct. Bold uppercase letters mean the word receives the most emphasis.
c. Incorrect. Bold uppercase letters mean the word receives the most emphasis.
d. Incorrect. Bold uppercase letters mean the word receives the most emphasis.
REFERENCES: Dental Terminology, 4e, pg. 3
14. Which of the following acronyms might be found in the text?
a. CDA
b. MeD
c. USDA
d. FBI
ANSWER: a
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FEEDBACK: a. Correct. CDA, which is an acronym for Certified Dental Assistant, might be found in the text.
b. Incorrect. CDA, which is an acronym for Certified Dental Assistant, might be found in the text.
c. Incorrect. CDA, which is an acronym for Certified Dental Assistant, might be found in the text.
d. Incorrect. CDA, which is an acronym for Certified Dental Assistant, might be found in the text.
15. Which of the following suffixes means paralysis?
a. -phobia
b. -plegia
c. -tomy
d. -gnosis
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. -plegia means paralysis.
b. Correct. -plegia means paralysis.
c. Incorrect. -plegia means paralysis.
d. Incorrect. -plegia means paralysis.
REFERENCES: Dental Terminology, 4e, pg. 10
16. A root word almost always indicates what?
a. The involved body part
b. The degree
c. The procedure
d. The status
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: a. Correct. The root word almost indicates the involved body part.
b. Incorrect. The root word almost indicates the involved body part.
c. Incorrect. The root word almost indicates the involved body part.
d. ncorrect. The root word almost indicates the involved body part.
REFERENCES: Dental Terminology, 4e, pg. 4
17. Which of the following prefixes denotes color?
a. Poly-
b. Tri-
c. Hyper-
d. Albus-
ANSWER: d
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. Albus- denotes color.
b. Incorrect. Albus- denotes color.
c. Incorrect. Albus- denotes color.
d. Correct. Albus- denotes color.
REFERENCES: Dental Terminology, 4e, pg. 5
18. Which of the following prefixes denotes quantity or number?
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a. Bi-
b. Cyano-
c. Iso-
d. Ab-
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: a. Correct. Bi- is a prefix that indicates quantity.
b. Incorrect. Bi- is a prefix that indicates quantity.
c. Incorrect. Bi- is a prefix that indicates quantity.
d. Incorrect. Bi- is a prefix that indicates quantity.
REFERENCES: Dental Terminology, 4e, pg. 6
19. A combining form is what?
a. A root word with a constant at the end.
b. A root word with a vowel at the end.
c. A root word with a prefix.
d. A root word with suffix.
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. A combining form is a root word with a vowel at the end.
b. Correct. A combining form is a root word with a vowel at the end.
c. Incorrect. A combining form is a root word with a vowel at the end.
d. Incorrect. A combining form is a root word with a vowel at the end.
REFERENCES: Dental Terminology, 4e, pg. 4
20. Which of the following prefixes denote an agent or person concerned?
a. -ent
b. -um
c. -ant
d. -olus
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: a. Correct. -ent denotes an agent or person concerned.
b. Incorrect. -ent denotes an agent or person concerned.
c. Incorrect. -ent denotes an agent or person concerned.
d. Incorrect. -ent denotes an agent or person concerned.
REFERENCES: Dental Terminology, 4e, pg. 10
21. Dye is a tooth or bridge pattern used in prosthodontic dentistry.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
RATIONALE: Dye is a coloring material. Die is a pattern.
22. Axillary refers to an underarm site.
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a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
RATIONALE: Axillary refers to an underarm site but sometimes is confused with auxiliary, which refers to a helping
subsidiary.
23. Esthetics pertains to beauty.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
RATIONALE: Esthetics pertains to beauty but sometimes is confused with anesthesia, which means loss of pain
sensation.
24. Facial pertains to the face.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
RATIONALE: Facial pertains to the face but sometimes is confused with fascial, which pertains to the fibrous membrane
on muscles.
25. Palpation is a condition of racing or increased heartbeat.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
RATIONALE: Palpation is the use of hand or finger pressure to locate/examine but sometimes is confused with
palpitation, which refers to a racing heartbeat.
26. Suture refers to either a line where two bones unite or a stitch repairing a wound.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
RATIONALE: The word “suture” has two meanings: either a line where two bones unite or a stitch repairing a wound.
27. An acronym is a word that is similar in sound and spelling to another word but has a different meaning.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
RATIONALE: An acronym is an abbreviated form made up of the first letters of several words. A homonym is a word
that is similar in sound and spelling to another word but has a different meaning.
28. An acronym is an abbreviated form made up of the first letters of several words.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
RATIONALE: An acronym is an abbreviated form made up of the first letters of several words but sometimes is confused
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with homonym, which refers to words that are similar in sound and spelling but have different meanings.
29. An eponym is an abbreviation made up of the first letter of several words.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
RATIONALE: An eponym is a term that includes the name of the person who developed the procedure, discovered the
anatomical area, or similar referent. An acronym is an abbreviation made up of the first letter of several
words.
30. A prefix may be added at the end of the word root to modify the meaning.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
RATIONALE: A prefix may be added to the beginning of the word root. A suffix is added at the end of a word root.
Match the prefix with its correct meaning.
a. Albus
b. Cyan/o
c. Erythr/o
d. Melan/o
e. Xanth/o
31. Yellow
ANSWER: e
32. Blue
ANSWER: b
33. Black
ANSWER: d
34. Red
ANSWER: c
35. White
ANSWER: a
Match the prefix with its correct meaning.
a. Hyper-
b. Hypo-
c. Macro-
d. Micro-
e. Pan-
f. Ultra-
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Chapter 1 - Introduction to Dental Terminology
1. What is a homonym?
a. Words with different spellings but the same meaning.
b. Words that are the opposites of each other.
c. Words with similar spellings but different meanings.
d. Words that are similar in meaning.
ANSWER: c
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. Homonyms are words that a similar in sounds and spellings but have different
meanings.
b. Incorrect. Homonyms are words that a similar in sounds and spellings but have different
meanings.
c. Correct. Homonyms are words that a similar in sounds and spellings but have different
meanings.
d. Incorrect. Homonyms are words that a similar in sounds and spellings but have different
meanings.
REFERENCES: Dental Terminology, 4e, pg. 2
2. What does cyanosis indicate?
a. The yellowish coloration of something.
b. The bluish coloration of something.
c. The reddish coloration of something.
d. The whitening of something.
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. Cyanosis indicates the bluish coloration of something.
b. Correct. Cyanosis indicates the bluish coloration of something.
c. Incorrect. Cyanosis indicates the bluish coloration of something.
d. Incorrect. Cyanosis indicates the bluish coloration of something.
REFERENCES: Dental Terminology, 4e, pg. 5
3. What is a suffix?
a. It is added to the beginning of a word to influence the meaning.
b. It is the foundation of the word.
c. It is added to the end of a word to describe the word.
d. It modifies a verb.
ANSWER: c
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. A suffix is added to the end of a word to describe the word.
b. Incorrect. A suffix is added to the end of a word to describe the word.
c. Correct. A suffix is added to the end of a word to describe the word.
d. Incorrect. A suffix is added to the end of a word to describe the word.
REFERENCES: Dental Terminology, 4e, pg. 9
4. Many medical terms have their origins in what?
a. Old English
b. Latin
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c. Spanish
d. German
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. Many medical terms have their origins in Latin.
b. Correct. Many medical terms have their origins in Latin.
c. Incorrect. Many medical terms have their origins in Latin.
d. Incorrect. Many medical terms have their origins in Latin.
REFERENCES: Dental Terminology, 4e, pg. 11
5. Which of the following terms means “without teeth”?
a. Glossa
b. Gingivectomy
c. Bicuspid
d. Anodontia
ANSWER: d
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. Anodontia means “without teeth.”
b. Incorrect. Anodontia means “without teeth.”
c. Incorrect. Anodontia means “without teeth.”
d. Correct. Anodontia means “without teeth.”
REFERENCES: Dental Terminology, 4e, pg. 7
6. What is a prefix?
a. It is added to the beginning of a word to influence the meaning.
b. It is the foundation of the word.
c. It is added to the end of a word to describe the word.
d. It modifies a noun.
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: a. Correct. A prefix is added to the beginning of a word to influence the meaning.
b. Incorrect. A prefix is added to the beginning of a word to influence the meaning.
c. Incorrect. A prefix is added to the beginning of a word to influence the meaning.
d. Incorrect. A prefix is added to the beginning of a word to influence the meaning.
REFERENCES: Dental Terminology, 4e, pg. 4
7. A prefix denotes what?
a. Color and number
b. Condition and age
c. Direction and origin
d. Color and location
ANSWER: d
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. A prefix denotes color, size, degree, location, direction, and condition.
b. Incorrect. A prefix denotes color, size, degree, location, direction, and condition.
c. Incorrect. A prefix denotes color, size, degree, location, direction, and condition.
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d. Correct. A prefix denotes color, size, degree, location, direction, and condition.
REFERENCES: Dental Terminology, 4e, pg. 4
8. What does a suffix denote?
a. Condition
b. Pathology and procedures
c. Degree
d. Direction
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. A suffix can denote pathology and procedure.
b. Correct. A suffix can denote pathology and procedure.
c. Incorrect. A suffix can denote pathology and procedure.
d. Incorrect. A suffix can denote pathology and procedure.
REFERENCES: Dental Terminology, 4e, pg. 9
9. To pluralize a dental term, all of the following can be added except what?
a. Ae
b. Ices
c. Sis
d. S
ANSWER: d
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. Ae, ices, and sis can be added to pluralize dental terms. A single s is not used to
pluralize.
b. Incorrect. Ae, ices, and sis can be added to pluralize dental terms. A single s is not used to
pluralize.
c. Incorrect. Ae, ices, and sis can be added to pluralize dental terms. A single s is not used to
pluralize.
d. Correct. Ae, ices, and sis can be added to pluralize dental terms. A single s is not used to
pluralize.
REFERENCES: Dental Terminology, 4e, pg. 11
10. What does the root word coronal mean?
a. Tooth
b. Mouth
c. Crown
d. Chemical
ANSWER: c
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. Coronal means crown.
b. Incorrect. Coronal means crown.
c. Correct. Coronal means crown.
d. Incorrect. Coronal means crown.
REFERENCES: Dental Terminology, 4e, pg. 8
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11. Which of the following root words means lip?
a. Buccal
b. Frenum
c. Glossa
d. Cheilo
ANSWER: d
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. Cheilo means lip.
b. Incorrect. Cheilo means lip.
c. Incorrect. Cheilo means lip.
d. Correct. Cheilo means lip.
REFERENCES: Dental Terminology, 4e, pg. 8
12. Which of the following prefixes means “without”?
a. Anti-
b. Dis-
c. Tachy-
d. Contra-
ANSWER: d
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. Contra- means “without.”
b. Incorrect. Contra- means “without.”
c. Incorrect. Contra- means “without.”
d. Correct. Contra- means “without.”
REFERENCES: Dental Terminology, 4e, pg. 8
13. When using the “sound-like” syllables in parenthesis next to dental words, what do BOLD uppercase letters mean?
a. The word has the second element of stress.
b. The word receives the most emphasis.
c. The word revives no emphasis.
d. The word is the only word that is emphasized.
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. Bold uppercase letters mean the word receives the most emphasis.
b. Correct. Bold uppercase letters mean the word receives the most emphasis.
c. Incorrect. Bold uppercase letters mean the word receives the most emphasis.
d. Incorrect. Bold uppercase letters mean the word receives the most emphasis.
REFERENCES: Dental Terminology, 4e, pg. 3
14. Which of the following acronyms might be found in the text?
a. CDA
b. MeD
c. USDA
d. FBI
ANSWER: a
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FEEDBACK: a. Correct. CDA, which is an acronym for Certified Dental Assistant, might be found in the text.
b. Incorrect. CDA, which is an acronym for Certified Dental Assistant, might be found in the text.
c. Incorrect. CDA, which is an acronym for Certified Dental Assistant, might be found in the text.
d. Incorrect. CDA, which is an acronym for Certified Dental Assistant, might be found in the text.
15. Which of the following suffixes means paralysis?
a. -phobia
b. -plegia
c. -tomy
d. -gnosis
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. -plegia means paralysis.
b. Correct. -plegia means paralysis.
c. Incorrect. -plegia means paralysis.
d. Incorrect. -plegia means paralysis.
REFERENCES: Dental Terminology, 4e, pg. 10
16. A root word almost always indicates what?
a. The involved body part
b. The degree
c. The procedure
d. The status
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: a. Correct. The root word almost indicates the involved body part.
b. Incorrect. The root word almost indicates the involved body part.
c. Incorrect. The root word almost indicates the involved body part.
d. ncorrect. The root word almost indicates the involved body part.
REFERENCES: Dental Terminology, 4e, pg. 4
17. Which of the following prefixes denotes color?
a. Poly-
b. Tri-
c. Hyper-
d. Albus-
ANSWER: d
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. Albus- denotes color.
b. Incorrect. Albus- denotes color.
c. Incorrect. Albus- denotes color.
d. Correct. Albus- denotes color.
REFERENCES: Dental Terminology, 4e, pg. 5
18. Which of the following prefixes denotes quantity or number?
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a. Bi-
b. Cyano-
c. Iso-
d. Ab-
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: a. Correct. Bi- is a prefix that indicates quantity.
b. Incorrect. Bi- is a prefix that indicates quantity.
c. Incorrect. Bi- is a prefix that indicates quantity.
d. Incorrect. Bi- is a prefix that indicates quantity.
REFERENCES: Dental Terminology, 4e, pg. 6
19. A combining form is what?
a. A root word with a constant at the end.
b. A root word with a vowel at the end.
c. A root word with a prefix.
d. A root word with suffix.
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. A combining form is a root word with a vowel at the end.
b. Correct. A combining form is a root word with a vowel at the end.
c. Incorrect. A combining form is a root word with a vowel at the end.
d. Incorrect. A combining form is a root word with a vowel at the end.
REFERENCES: Dental Terminology, 4e, pg. 4
20. Which of the following prefixes denote an agent or person concerned?
a. -ent
b. -um
c. -ant
d. -olus
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: a. Correct. -ent denotes an agent or person concerned.
b. Incorrect. -ent denotes an agent or person concerned.
c. Incorrect. -ent denotes an agent or person concerned.
d. Incorrect. -ent denotes an agent or person concerned.
REFERENCES: Dental Terminology, 4e, pg. 10
21. Dye is a tooth or bridge pattern used in prosthodontic dentistry.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
RATIONALE: Dye is a coloring material. Die is a pattern.
22. Axillary refers to an underarm site.
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a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
RATIONALE: Axillary refers to an underarm site but sometimes is confused with auxiliary, which refers to a helping
subsidiary.
23. Esthetics pertains to beauty.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
RATIONALE: Esthetics pertains to beauty but sometimes is confused with anesthesia, which means loss of pain
sensation.
24. Facial pertains to the face.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
RATIONALE: Facial pertains to the face but sometimes is confused with fascial, which pertains to the fibrous membrane
on muscles.
25. Palpation is a condition of racing or increased heartbeat.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
RATIONALE: Palpation is the use of hand or finger pressure to locate/examine but sometimes is confused with
palpitation, which refers to a racing heartbeat.
26. Suture refers to either a line where two bones unite or a stitch repairing a wound.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
RATIONALE: The word “suture” has two meanings: either a line where two bones unite or a stitch repairing a wound.
27. An acronym is a word that is similar in sound and spelling to another word but has a different meaning.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
RATIONALE: An acronym is an abbreviated form made up of the first letters of several words. A homonym is a word
that is similar in sound and spelling to another word but has a different meaning.
28. An acronym is an abbreviated form made up of the first letters of several words.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
RATIONALE: An acronym is an abbreviated form made up of the first letters of several words but sometimes is confused
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with homonym, which refers to words that are similar in sound and spelling but have different meanings.
29. An eponym is an abbreviation made up of the first letter of several words.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
RATIONALE: An eponym is a term that includes the name of the person who developed the procedure, discovered the
anatomical area, or similar referent. An acronym is an abbreviation made up of the first letter of several
words.
30. A prefix may be added at the end of the word root to modify the meaning.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
RATIONALE: A prefix may be added to the beginning of the word root. A suffix is added at the end of a word root.
Match the prefix with its correct meaning.
a. Albus
b. Cyan/o
c. Erythr/o
d. Melan/o
e. Xanth/o
31. Yellow
ANSWER: e
32. Blue
ANSWER: b
33. Black
ANSWER: d
34. Red
ANSWER: c
35. White
ANSWER: a
Match the prefix with its correct meaning.
a. Hyper-
b. Hypo-
c. Macro-
d. Micro-
e. Pan-
f. Ultra-
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