COC Medical Terminology 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: The prefix 'brady-' means:
- fast
- slow (Correct answer)
- painful
- below
Correct answer: slow
Brady- means slow, as in bradycardia (slow heart rate).
Question 2: What does the suffix '-ectomy' mean?
- incision into
- surgical removal (Correct answer)
- inflammation of
- suturing of
Correct answer: surgical removal
-Ectomy means surgical removal, as in appendectomy.
Question 3: The combining form 'hepato-' refers to which organ?
- kidney
- spleen
- liver (Correct answer)
- pancreas
Correct answer: liver
Hepato- refers to the liver, as in hepatitis or hepatomegaly.
Question 4: Which term means 'pertaining to both sides'?
- unilateral
- bilateral (Correct answer)
- ipsilateral
- contralateral
Correct answer: bilateral
Bilateral means pertaining to both sides, from bi- (two) + lateral (side).
Question 5: The suffix '-plasty' means:
- destruction of
- surgical repair (Correct answer)
- disease of
- viewing
Correct answer: surgical repair
-Plasty means surgical repair or reconstruction, as in rhinoplasty.
Question 6: What is the meaning of the prefix 'poly-'?
- few
- one
- many (Correct answer)
- half
Correct answer: many
Poly- means many, as in polyuria (excessive urination) or polyarthritis.
Question 7: The term 'dysuria' means:
- painful urination (Correct answer)
- excessive urination
- absence of urination
- blood in urine
Correct answer: painful urination
Dysuria means painful or difficult urination, from dys- (painful) + -uria (urination).
COC Medical Terminology 2
The prefix 'brady-' means: