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Medical Terminology (HOSA) Test Elaboration *Q&A* (100% Correct) 2025/2026 |VERIFIED| What term refers to the sensation of pain in the body? -algia Dys- signifies something that is painful, difficult, or abnormal. What does it mean? Bad, difficult, painful Which suffix denotes t...

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Medical Terminology (HOSA) Test
Elaboration *Q&A* (100% Correct)
2025/2026 |VERIFIED|
What term refers to the sensation of pain in the body?

-algia



Dys- signifies something that is painful, difficult, or abnormal. What does it mean?

Bad, difficult, painful



Which suffix denotes the surgical removal or cutting out of something?

-ectomy



What prefix indicates something excessive or increased in amount?

Hyper-



If something is deficient or decreased in nature, which prefix is used?

Hypo-



The suffix -itis refers to which condition in the body?

Inflammation



Which suffix is used to indicate an abnormal condition or disease?

-osis



The suffix -ostomy involves the creation of an artificial opening. What does it signify?

The surgical creation of an artificial opening to the body surface



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,What does the suffix -otomy refer to in medical terminology?

Cutting, surgical incision



Which term represents surgical repair of a part or organ?

-plasty



The suffixes -rrhage and -rrhagia indicate which medical condition?

Bleeding, abnormal excessive fluid discharge



What does the suffix -rrhaphy indicate in relation to surgery?

Surgical suturing



Which term is used for an abnormal flow or discharge of fluids from the body?

-rrhea



Rrhexis refers to which medical event?

Rupture



Which suffix is associated with abnormal hardening of tissues or organs?

-Sclerosis



The prefix Gastr/o refers to which part of the body?

Stomach



Myel/o is a prefix used in reference to which body part?

Spinal cord



Which prefix is used when referring to bones?


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, Oste/o



My/o is the prefix that pertains to which part of the body?

Muscular



Neur/o is a prefix indicating which system in the body?

Nerve



Arthr/o is associated with which body part?

Joint



Enter/o refers to which part of the digestive system?

Small intestine



The term Crani refers to which part of the body?

Skull



What does the suffix -um (or its variations -a, -e, -us, -y) typically represent?

Noun ending



Which term refers to the tonsils?

Tonsill



The prefix Poli/o refers to which color?

Grey



What does the prefix Melan/o refer to in medical terms?

Black


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