NUR 104 MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY | FROM QUESTION
TO PERFECTION| STUDY WITH CONFIDENCE!
Course Code:
Course Title:
Programme:
Academic Year: 2026/2027.
Duration: 2 Hours.
Total Marks: 100.
Candidate Instructions:
1) Write your Registration Number on every answer booklet used.
2) Answer ALL questions in Section A and ANY TWO (2) questions in Section B.
3) Read each question carefully before answering.
4) Begin each question on a new page.
5) The marks for each question are indicated in brackets.
6) This paper consists of several printed pages, including this page.
7) Ensure your copy is complete before the examination begins.
8) Unauthorized materials and communication with other candidates are not permitted.
Turn Over.
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, Root Answer: the essential meaning of the term
Prefix Answer: Small part added to the beginning of the term
Suffix Answer: the word ending that modifies and gives essential meaning to the root
Anter/o Answer: Front
Arthr/o Answer: Joint
Aden/o Answer: Gland
Abdomin/o Answer: Abdomen
Bi/o Answer: Life
bronch/o Answer: Bronchial tube
Carcin/o Answer: Cancer, cancerous
Cardi/o Answer: Heart
Cervic/o Answer: Neck
Cephal/o Answer: Head
Cerebr/o Answer: Cerebrum (largest part of the brain)
Chondr/o Answer: Cartilage
Coccyg/o Answer: Tailbone
Crani/o Answer: Skull
Cyst/o Answer: Urinary bladder
Cyt/o Answer: Cell
Derm/o Answer: Skin
Electr/o Answer: Electricity
Encephal/o Answer: Brain
Enter/o Answer: Intestines (usually the small intestine)
Esophag/o Answer: Esophagus
Epitheli/o Answer: Skin (surface tissue)
Erythr/o Answer: Red
Gastr/o Answer: Stomach
Gnos/o Answer: Knowledge
APPHIA – Crafted with Care and Precision for Academic Excellence.
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TO PERFECTION| STUDY WITH CONFIDENCE!
Course Code:
Course Title:
Programme:
Academic Year: 2026/2027.
Duration: 2 Hours.
Total Marks: 100.
Candidate Instructions:
1) Write your Registration Number on every answer booklet used.
2) Answer ALL questions in Section A and ANY TWO (2) questions in Section B.
3) Read each question carefully before answering.
4) Begin each question on a new page.
5) The marks for each question are indicated in brackets.
6) This paper consists of several printed pages, including this page.
7) Ensure your copy is complete before the examination begins.
8) Unauthorized materials and communication with other candidates are not permitted.
Turn Over.
APPHIA – Crafted with Care and Precision for Academic Excellence.
1
, Root Answer: the essential meaning of the term
Prefix Answer: Small part added to the beginning of the term
Suffix Answer: the word ending that modifies and gives essential meaning to the root
Anter/o Answer: Front
Arthr/o Answer: Joint
Aden/o Answer: Gland
Abdomin/o Answer: Abdomen
Bi/o Answer: Life
bronch/o Answer: Bronchial tube
Carcin/o Answer: Cancer, cancerous
Cardi/o Answer: Heart
Cervic/o Answer: Neck
Cephal/o Answer: Head
Cerebr/o Answer: Cerebrum (largest part of the brain)
Chondr/o Answer: Cartilage
Coccyg/o Answer: Tailbone
Crani/o Answer: Skull
Cyst/o Answer: Urinary bladder
Cyt/o Answer: Cell
Derm/o Answer: Skin
Electr/o Answer: Electricity
Encephal/o Answer: Brain
Enter/o Answer: Intestines (usually the small intestine)
Esophag/o Answer: Esophagus
Epitheli/o Answer: Skin (surface tissue)
Erythr/o Answer: Red
Gastr/o Answer: Stomach
Gnos/o Answer: Knowledge
APPHIA – Crafted with Care and Precision for Academic Excellence.
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