Deck 1: Basic Elements of a Medical Word

Question 1

Which is an example of a word root linking a suffix that begins with a vowel?

A) Cardi/o/centesis
B) Enter/o/lysis
C) Therm/o/meter
D) Scler/osis
E) Cardi/o/megaly

Answer 1

Scler/osis

Question 2

Which element is a word root?

A) nephr
B) nephro
C) nephros
D) nephrotomy
E) tomy

Answer 2

nephr

Question 3

The word root for liver is

A) mast.
B) hepat.
C) oste.
D) my.
E) trache.

Answer 3

hepat.

Question 4

Arthr/o is an example of a

A) suffix.
B) combining form.
C) word root.
D) prefix.
E) combining vowel

Question 5

In medical terminology, a suffix usually indicates

A) position, direction, color, number, or negation.
B) procedure, condition, disease, or part of speech.
C) position, direction, or color.
D) color, number, condition, or disease.
E) procedure, condition, or negation.

Question 6

The word root in a medical term usually indicates a(n)

A) position.
B) number.
C) condition.
D) anatomical structure.
E) procedure.

Question 7

In the word thermometer, meter is a(n)

A) adjective.
B) prefix.
C) combining form.
D) compound word.
E) suffix.

Question 8

The term stomat/itis means

A) inflammation of the stomach.
B) inflammation of the liver.
C) inflammation of the face.
D) inflammation of the mouth.
E) inflammation of the skin.

Question 9

In mast/o/pexy, the o is a

A) combining form.
B) prefix.
C) combining vowel.
D) suffix.
E) word root.

Question 10

Which suffix means inflammation?

A) -megaly
B) -oma
C) -ia
D) -itis
E) -ous

Question 11

A medical word consisting of more than one word root joined together with an o is a(n)

A) simple word.
B) adjective.
C) compound word.
D) disease.
E) condition.

Question 12

Word endings are called

A) prefixes.
B) suffixes.
C) vowels.
D) consonants.
E) word roots.

Question 13

In cardi/o/centesis, cardi/o is a

A) combining form.
B) prefix.
C) word root.
D) suffix.
E) vowel.

Question 14

Which element is commonly used for ease of pronunciation?

A) Combining form
B) Combining vowel
C) Prefix
D) Suffix
E) Word root

Question 15

A CF is used to link a suffix that begins with a/the

A) letter o.
B) connecting vowel.
C) prefix.
D) vowel.
E) consonant.

Question 16

The CF for joint is

A) oste/o.
B) chondr/o.
C) -ist.
D) arthr/o.
E) -osis.

Question 17

A combining form (CF) is a word root plus a

A) prefix.
B) suffix.
C) vowel.
D) word root.
E) consonant.

Question 18

In the word pelvimetry, the combining vowel is

A) i.
B) e.
C) y.
D) pelvi.
E) metry.

Question 19

Most medical word roots are derived from

A) Latin and French.
B) German and Latin.
C) Spanish and French.
D) Latin and Greek.
E) Russian and Latin.

Question 20

Which vowel is most commonly attached to word roots to create a CF?

A) a
B) e
C) i
D) o
E) u

Question 21

Vowels marked with a macron (-) indicate a

A) short sound.
B) stress.
C) silent letter.
D) long sound.
E) diphthong.

Question 22

In macroglossia ("large tongue"), macro- is a

A) consonant.
B) suffix.
C) word root.
D) prefix.
E) combining form.

Question 23

The letter combination ps at the beginning of a word (as in psychosis) is pronounced

A) "pee."
B) "eff."
C) "ss."
D) "sh."
E) "see."

Question 24

Which term contains a prefix?

A) gastritis
B) hepatoma
C) cardiology
D) monocyte
E) nephritis

Question 25

The oe in roentgen is pronounced

A) "eh."
B) "oy."
C) "uh."
D) "oh."
E) "ah."

Question 26

Which element is located at the beginning of a medical word?

A) Word stem
B) Combining vowel
C) Suffix
D) Prefix
E) Combining form

Question 27

Compound words may consist of two or more word roots.

Question 28

A CF consists of a word root and a vowel.

Question 29

Oste/o/chondr/itis is an example of a

A) suffix that begins with a consonant.
B) simple word.
C) compound word.
D) medical word containing a prefix.
E) word with only one word element.

Question 30

A word root + o results in a CF.

Question 31

Define a medical word by first defining the

A) prefix.
B) suffix.
C) middle part of the word.
D) combining form.
E) word root.

Question 32

Which element is a prefix?

A) abdomin
B) abdomino
C) tomy
D) abdomen
E) hyper

Question 33

In medical terms, ch (as in cholera) is usually pronounced

A) "chal."
B) "cha."
C) "k."
D) "aitch."
E) "see."

Question 34

When building a compound word, the first element is usually a

A) combining vowel.
B) consonant.
C) vowel.
D) combining form.
E) suffix.

Question 35

A CF consists of a prefix plus a word root.

Question 36

Which word means inflammation of the joints?

A) oste/itis
B) chondr/itis
C) arthr/itis
D) oste/o/arthr/itis
E) oste/o/chondr/itis

Question 37

Which is an example of a CF linked to a word root?

A) gastr/itis
B) gastr/o/dynia
C) gastr/o/esophag/itis
D) gastr/o/megaly
E) gastr/oma

Question 38

Gastr/o is a CF.

Question 39

In the terms bronchi and fungi, the i is pronounced

A) "ah."
B) "ee."
C) "eye."
D) "ay."
E) "eh."

Question 40

Which prefix means before or in front of?

A) retro-
B) pre-
C) super-
D) micro-
E) post-

Question 41

In the term psychiatric, the p is pronounced as a hard p.

Question 42

In medical terminology, a suffix usually describes a position or direction.

Question 43

The four elements used to form medical words are word roots, prefixes, suffixes, and combining forms.

Question 44

Gastroenterologist is an example of a compound word.

Question 45

Match the word elements with their meanings.
enlargement

A)arthr/o
B)dermat/o
C)gastr/o
D)muscul/o
E)nas/o
F)nephr/o
G)stomat/o
H)-cyte
I)-itis
J)-oma
K)-megaly
L)an-
M)-ia
N)intra-
O)poly-
P)post-
Q)sub-
R)retro-

Question 46

The combining vowel e is commonly used to form medical words.

Question 47

When a word changes from singular to plural form, the word's suffix is the part that changes.

Question 48

A combining vowel is usually an i.

Question 49

Match the word elements with their meanings.
stomach

A)arthr/o
B)dermat/o
C)gastr/o
D)muscul/o
E)nas/o
F)nephr/o
G)stomat/o
H)-cyte
I)-itis
J)-oma
K)-megaly
L)an-
M)-ia
N)intra-
O)poly-
P)post-
Q)sub-
R)retro-

Question 50

In the word syncope, the final e is pronounced as a separate syllable.

Question 51

A combining vowel always connects a word root to a suffix.

Question 52

Pronunciation guidelines are included on the inside back cover of the textbook.

Question 53

When adding a suffix that begins with a vowel, the CF, rather than the word root, precedes the suffix.

Question 54

Match the word elements with their meanings.
inflammation

A)arthr/o
B)dermat/o
C)gastr/o
D)muscul/o
E)nas/o
F)nephr/o
G)stomat/o
H)-cyte
I)-itis
J)-oma
K)-megaly
L)an-
M)-ia
N)intra-
O)poly-
P)post-
Q)sub-
R)retro-

Question 55

All medical words contain a prefix.

Question 56

In the word salpingitis, the g is a hard sound.

Question 57

There are four basic rules for building medical words.

Question 58

Most medical words have Greek or Spanish origins.

Question 59

When defining a medical word, first define the suffix.

Question 60

All suffixes begin with a vowel.

Question 61

Match the word elements with their meanings.
in, within

A)arthr/o
B)dermat/o
C)gastr/o
D)muscul/o
E)nas/o
F)nephr/o
G)stomat/o
H)-cyte
I)-itis
J)-oma
K)-megaly
L)an-
M)-ia
N)intra-
O)poly-
P)post-
Q)sub-
R)retro-

Question 62

Match the word elements with their meanings.
without, not

A)arthr/o
B)dermat/o
C)gastr/o
D)muscul/o
E)nas/o
F)nephr/o
G)stomat/o
H)-cyte
I)-itis
J)-oma
K)-megaly
L)an-
M)-ia
N)intra-
O)poly-
P)post-
Q)sub-
R)retro-

Question 63

Match the word elements with their meanings.
many, much

A)arthr/o
B)dermat/o
C)gastr/o
D)muscul/o
E)nas/o
F)nephr/o
G)stomat/o
H)-cyte
I)-itis
J)-oma
K)-megaly
L)an-
M)-ia
N)intra-
O)poly-
P)post-
Q)sub-
R)retro-

Question 64

Match the word elements with their meanings.
cell

A)arthr/o
B)dermat/o
C)gastr/o
D)muscul/o
E)nas/o
F)nephr/o
G)stomat/o
H)-cyte
I)-itis
J)-oma
K)-megaly
L)an-
M)-ia
N)intra-
O)poly-
P)post-
Q)sub-
R)retro-

Question 65

Match the word elements with their meanings.
skin

A)arthr/o
B)dermat/o
C)gastr/o
D)muscul/o
E)nas/o
F)nephr/o
G)stomat/o
H)-cyte
I)-itis
J)-oma
K)-megaly
L)an-
M)-ia
N)intra-
O)poly-
P)post-
Q)sub-
R)retro-

Question 66

Match the word elements with their meanings.
nose

A)arthr/o
B)dermat/o
C)gastr/o
D)muscul/o
E)nas/o
F)nephr/o
G)stomat/o
H)-cyte
I)-itis
J)-oma
K)-megaly
L)an-
M)-ia
N)intra-
O)poly-
P)post-
Q)sub-
R)retro-

Question 67

Match the word elements with their meanings.
backward, behind

A)arthr/o
B)dermat/o
C)gastr/o
D)muscul/o
E)nas/o
F)nephr/o
G)stomat/o
H)-cyte
I)-itis
J)-oma
K)-megaly
L)an-
M)-ia
N)intra-
O)poly-
P)post-
Q)sub-
R)retro-

Question 68

Match the word elements with their meanings.
under, below

A)arthr/o
B)dermat/o
C)gastr/o
D)muscul/o
E)nas/o
F)nephr/o
G)stomat/o
H)-cyte
I)-itis
J)-oma
K)-megaly
L)an-
M)-ia
N)intra-
O)poly-
P)post-
Q)sub-
R)retro-

Question 69

Match the word elements with their meanings.
tumor

A)arthr/o
B)dermat/o
C)gastr/o
D)muscul/o
E)nas/o
F)nephr/o
G)stomat/o
H)-cyte
I)-itis
J)-oma
K)-megaly
L)an-
M)-ia
N)intra-
O)poly-
P)post-
Q)sub-
R)retro-

Question 70

Match the word elements with their meanings.
joint

A)arthr/o
B)dermat/o
C)gastr/o
D)muscul/o
E)nas/o
F)nephr/o
G)stomat/o
H)-cyte
I)-itis
J)-oma
K)-megaly
L)an-
M)-ia
N)intra-
O)poly-
P)post-
Q)sub-
R)retro-

Question 71

Match the word elements with their meanings.
after

A)arthr/o
B)dermat/o
C)gastr/o
D)muscul/o
E)nas/o
F)nephr/o
G)stomat/o
H)-cyte
I)-itis
J)-oma
K)-megaly
L)an-
M)-ia
N)intra-
O)poly-
P)post-
Q)sub-
R)retro-

Question 72

Match the word elements with their meanings.
kidney

A)arthr/o
B)dermat/o
C)gastr/o
D)muscul/o
E)nas/o
F)nephr/o
G)stomat/o
H)-cyte
I)-itis
J)-oma
K)-megaly
L)an-
M)-ia
N)intra-
O)poly-
P)post-
Q)sub-
R)retro-

Question 73

Match the word elements with their meanings.
condition

A)arthr/o
B)dermat/o
C)gastr/o
D)muscul/o
E)nas/o
F)nephr/o
G)stomat/o
H)-cyte
I)-itis
J)-oma
K)-megaly
L)an-
M)-ia
N)intra-
O)poly-
P)post-
Q)sub-
R)retro-

Question 74

Match the word elements with their meanings.
muscle

A)arthr/o
B)dermat/o
C)gastr/o
D)muscul/o
E)nas/o
F)nephr/o
G)stomat/o
H)-cyte
I)-itis
J)-oma
K)-megaly
L)an-
M)-ia
N)intra-
O)poly-
P)post-
Q)sub-
R)retro-

Question 75

Match the word elements with their meanings.
mouth

A)arthr/o
B)dermat/o
C)gastr/o
D)muscul/o
E)nas/o
F)nephr/o
G)stomat/o
H)-cyte
I)-itis
J)-oma
K)-megaly
L)an-
M)-ia
N)intra-
O)poly-
P)post-
Q)sub-
R)retro-