Medical Suffixes Quiz

What does the suffix "-cele" indicate in medical terms?

• Tumor

• Hernia

• Fear

• Disease

Which suffix means "enlargement"?

• -megaly

• -pathy

• -genesis

• -plasm

The suffix "-cyte" refers to what type of cell?

• Red blood cell

• White blood cell

• All cells

• Muscle cell

What does the suffix "-ectasis" mean?

• Dilation

• Constriction

• Softening

• Drooping

The suffix "-oid" is used to describe something that is:

• Resembling

• Destroying

• Producing

• Enlarging

What does the suffix "-oma" refer to?

• Fear

• Tumor

• Pain

• Condition

The suffix "-genesis" is related to which of the following?

• Destruction

• Origin

• Fear

• Drooping

What does the suffix "-ism" indicate?

• State of

• Fear

• Tumor

• Pain

The term "cardiologist" refers to a specialist in what field?

• Skin

• Heart conditions

• Bone

• Nutrition

What does the suffix "-rrhage" indicate?

• Abnormal flow

• Narrowing

• Treatment

• Nutrition