Medical Terminology Quiz

What does the prefix "a-, an-" mean in medical terminology?

• with

• without

• against

• within

What is the meaning of the prefix "ad-"?

• away from

• toward

• against

• within

What does the suffix "-algia" indicate?

• weakness

• pain

• action

• development

What does the prefix "bi-" mean?

• one

• two

• three

• four

What does the prefix "hyper-" signify?

• equal

• excessive

• below

• normal

What is the meaning of the prefix "iso-"?

• different

• equal

• excessive

• below

What does the prefix "myo-" refer to?

• bone

• muscle

• nerve

• skin

What does the suffix "-trophy" mean?

• pain

• action

• development

• tension

What is the definition of "abduction"?

• movement toward the midline

• movement away from the midline

• rotation of the hand

• circular movement of a joint

What does "adduction" mean?

• movement away from the midline

• movement toward the midline

• rotation of the hand

• circular movement of a joint