Medical Terminology Quiz

What does the root "seb" refer to in medical terminology?

• Blood vessels

• Sebaceous (oil) glands

• Nerve cells

• Muscle tissue

Which word root is associated with the skin in the Integumentary System?

• seb

• cutane, dermat, derm

• pil

• hidr

Which word root refers to the liver in the Digestive System?

• esophag

• hepat

• gastr

• enter

The prefix :anti-" is used to indicate what?

• before

• against

• inside

• above

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

• outside

• within

• upon

• below

What prefix means fast?

• Brady

• Hypo

• Tachy

• Pre

Which suffix means "surgical puncture"?

• -centesis

• -ectomy

• -otomy

• -ostomy

Which suffix is used to indicate "one who studies or practices"?

• -ologist

• -otomy

• -emia

• -opia

Which suffix means "inflammation"?

• -emia

• -itis

• -osis

• -pathy

What root means "joint"?

• Osteo

• Pulmo

• Arthro

• Encephalo