PCT Medical Terminology 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: The prefix 'tachy-' means:
- Slow
- Fast (Correct answer)
- Large
- Small
Correct answer: Fast
Tachy- means fast or rapid, as in tachycardia (rapid heart rate).
Question 2: Which suffix means 'the study of'?
- -plasty
- -logy (Correct answer)
- -scopy
- -tomy
Correct answer: -logy
-Logy means the study of, as in cardiology (study of the heart).
Question 3: The term 'subcutaneous' means:
- Above the skin
- Within the muscle
- Below the skin (Correct answer)
- Into the vein
Correct answer: Below the skin
Sub- = below, cutane/o = skin; subcutaneous refers to the tissue layer beneath the skin.
Question 4: The combining form 'ost/e/o' refers to:
- Muscle
- Bone (Correct answer)
- Joint
- Cartilage
Correct answer: Bone
Oste/o means bone, as seen in osteoporosis (porous/weak bones).
Question 5: What does the prefix 'poly-' mean?
- One
- Two
- Many (Correct answer)
- None
Correct answer: Many
Poly- means many or much, as in polyuria (excessive urination).
Question 6: The medical term 'hematuria' means:
- Blood in the urine (Correct answer)
- Protein in the urine
- Sugar in the urine
- Bacteria in the urine
Correct answer: Blood in the urine
Hemat/o = blood, -uria = urine condition; hematuria means blood in the urine.
Question 7: Which term means 'surgical repair or reconstruction'?
- -otomy
- -ostomy
- -plasty (Correct answer)
- -ectomy
Correct answer: -plasty
-Plasty means surgical repair or reconstruction, as in rhinoplasty (nose reshaping).
PCT Medical Terminology 3
The prefix 'tachy-' means: