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Prefixes and Affixes

This quiz will test your knowledge on prefixes, suffixes, and combining forms in medical terminology.

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Question 1 of 3

Look at the medical terms listed below. For each term list it's prefix and the definition of the prefix. 

1. Paraplegia

2. Dysuria

3. Tachycardia

4. Epithelium

5. Endocarditis

Question 2 of 3

Look at the medical terms listed below. For each term list it's suffix and the definition of the suffix. 

1. Neuritis

2. Laparotomy

3. Hernioplasty

4. Arthrodesis

5. Hepatomegaly

Question 3 of 3

Look at the main combining forms listed below. For each combining form list its definition.

1. Encephalo

2. Chole

3. Brachio

4. Laparo

5. Osteo 

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