2026 Edition Medical Terminology Examination Questions with Verified Answers & Concise Rationales

2026 Edition Medical Terminology
Examination questions and verified
answers with rationale

1. The prefix "brady-" means:
A. Fast
B. Slow
C. Large
D. Small
Answer: B. Slow
Rationale: "Brady-" refers to a slower-than-normal rate,
such as bradycardia (slow heart rate).


2. The suffix "-itis" refers to:
A. Tumour
B. Inflammation
C. Disease
D. Pain
Answer: B. Inflammation
Rationale: The suffix "-itis" consistently indicates
inflammation of an organ or tissue, for example, arthritis.


3. The root "cardi" relates to the:

,A. Brain
B. Kidney
C. Heart
D. Lung
Answer: C. Heart
Rationale: "Cardi" is the combining form referring to the
heart.


4. The prefix "hyper-" means:
A. Below normal
B. Excessive or above normal
C. Around
D. Within
Answer: B. Excessive or above normal
Rationale: "Hyper-" describes an increased amount or
activity beyond normal.


5. The suffix "-ectomy" means:
A. Repair
B. Removal
C. Viewing
D. Recording
Answer: B. Removal
Rationale: "-ectomy" indicates the surgical removal of a
body part or organ.

,6. The term "hepatitis" refers to inflammation of the:
A. Kidney
B. Liver
C. Stomach
D. Pancreas
Answer: B. Liver
Rationale: "Hepat-" means liver and "-itis" means
inflammation.


7. The prefix "tachy-" means:
A. Slow
B. Rapid
C. Painful
D. Abnormal
Answer: B. Rapid
Rationale: "Tachy-" indicates a faster-than-normal rate.


8. The combining form "nephr/o" refers to the:
A. Lung
B. Kidney
C. Bone
D. Muscle
Answer: B. Kidney

, Rationale: "Nephr/o" is the standard combining form for
the kidney.


9. The suffix "-logy" means:
A. Surgical removal
B. Study of
C. Disease
D. Measurement
Answer: B. Study of
Rationale: "-logy" indicates the scientific study of a subject.


10. "Dermatology" is the study of the:
A. Skin
B. Bones
C. Blood
D. Heart
Answer: A. Skin
Rationale: "Dermat/o" refers to the skin.


11. The prefix "hypo-" means:
A. Above normal
B. Below normal
C. Around
D. New