CMC Medical Terminology & Anatomy 5

Question 1

Which suffix means 'abnormal condition' or 'disease'?

Accepted Answer

-osis

Answer

The suffix -osis means abnormal condition or disease process, as in fibrosis (formation of excess fibrous tissue).

Question 2

The term 'ipsilateral' describes structures that are:

Accepted Answer

On the same side of the body

Answer

Ipsilateral means on the same side of the body, while contralateral means on the opposite side.

Question 3

The combining form 'gastr/o' specifically refers to the:

Accepted Answer

Stomach

Answer

Gastr/o refers to the stomach, as in gastritis (stomach inflammation) and gastroenterology (study of stomach and intestines).

Question 4

What does the prefix 'inter-' mean?

Accepted Answer

Between

Answer

Inter- means between, as in intercostal (between the ribs) and intervertebral (between the vertebrae).

Question 5

The suffix '-rrhea' refers to:

Accepted Answer

Discharge or flow

Answer

The suffix -rrhea means discharge or flow, as in diarrhea (through-flowing), rhinorrhea (nasal discharge), and amenorrhea.

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