MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY 4TH EDITION ROMICH
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
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1. What is the meaning of the prefix “peri-”?
A. Inside
B. Around
C. Below
D. Above
Rationale: “Peri-” refers to something surrounding a structure.
Correct Answer: B. Around
2. The suffix “-itis” refers to:
A. Tumor
B. Inflammation
C. Pain
D. Removal
Rationale: “-itis” is commonly used to describe inflammation of
tissues.
Correct Answer: B. Inflammation
3. What does the root “cardi/o” refer to?
,A. Liver
B. Heart
C. Kidney
D. Lung
Rationale: “Cardi/o” is the combining form for the heart.
Correct Answer: B. Heart
4. The prefix “hypo-” means:
A. Above normal
B. Excessive
C. Below or deficient
D. Equal
Rationale: “Hypo-” indicates deficiency or below normal levels.
Correct Answer: C. Below or deficient
5. What does the suffix “-ectomy” mean?
A. Surgical repair
B. Surgical removal
C. Inflammation
D. Examination
Rationale: “-ectomy” means surgical removal of a body part.
Correct Answer: B. Surgical removal
,6. The combining form “hepat/o” refers to the:
A. Heart
B. Liver
C. Lung
D. Brain
Rationale: “Hepat/o” is the root for liver.
Correct Answer: B. Liver
7. What does the prefix “tachy-” indicate?
A. Slow
B. Fast
C. Normal
D. Irregular
Rationale: “Tachy-” refers to increased speed.
Correct Answer: B. Fast
8. The suffix “-ology” means:
A. Study of
B. Disease
C. Pain
D. Condition
Rationale: “-ology” refers to the study of a subject.
Correct Answer: A. Study of
, 9. The root “derm/o” refers to the:
A. Skin
B. Muscle
C. Bone
D. Nerve
Rationale: “Derm/o” means skin.
Correct Answer: A. Skin
10. The prefix “hyper-” means:
A. Below normal
B. Excessive or above normal
C. Equal
D. Absence
Rationale: “Hyper-” indicates excess or above normal.
Correct Answer: B. Excessive or above normal
11. The suffix “-pathy” refers to:
A. Surgical removal
B. Disease or disorder
C. Study
D. Pain relief