Question 1

In the term alcoholism, what does the suffix -ism mean?

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A)   Condition
B)   Drinking
C)   Falling
D)   Formation

Question 2

The suffix -ion means "________."

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The answer of The suffix -ion means "________."...

Question 3

Which of the following suffixes does not mean "pertaining to"?

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A)   -ic
B)   -al
C)   -oma
D)   -ous

Question 4

Besides -algia, what is another suffix that means "pain"?

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The answer of Besides -algia, what is another suffix that...

Question 5

The suffix -stomy means "________ creation of an opening."

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The answer of The suffix -stomy means "________ creation of...

Question 6

Select the suffix that means "fear."

Accepted Answer

A)   -phobia
B)   -phonia
C)   -phagia
D)   -plegia

Question 7

Select the suffix that means "science or study of."

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A)   -lysis
B)   -logy
C)   -logist
D)   -algia

Question 8

Select the suffix that means pain.

Accepted Answer

A)   -algia
B)   -al
C)   -atresia
D)   -asthenia

Question 9

Match the suffix with the correct definition.
--logy

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A)  inflammation
B)  study of
C)  discharge
D)  vomiting
E)  instrument used for viewingF) deficiencyG) pertaining toH) diseaseI) runningJ) affinity for

Question 10

Select the suffix that means "deficiency or abnormal reduction in number."

Accepted Answer

A)   -penia
B)   -pnea
C)   -phagia
D)   -pepsia

Question 11

What does the suffix -logist mean in the term sociologist?

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A)   Field of study
B)   Treatment
C)   One who studies
D)   One who practices

Question 12

Select the suffix that means "surgical repair."

Accepted Answer

A)   -penia
B)   -pepsia
C)   -plasty
D)   -pathy

Question 13

Match the suffix with the correct definition.
--itis

Accepted Answer

A)  inflammation
B)  study of
C)  discharge
D)  vomiting
E)  instrument used for viewingF) deficiencyG) pertaining toH) diseaseI) runningJ) affinity for

Question 14

An angiogram is an instrument for viewing arteries using radioactive dye injected into the artery.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The suffix -itis means "________."

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The answer of The suffix -itis means "________."...

Question 16

The suffix -rrhea means "________."

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The answer of The suffix -rrhea means "________."...

Question 17

Select the suffix that means "process of measuring."

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A)   -plasty
B)   -scopy
C)   -metry
D)   -graphy

Question 18

The study of diseases and the structural and functional changes they cause is known as pathology.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Select the suffix that means "affinity for."

Accepted Answer

A)   -phil
B)   -plegia
C)   -penia
D)   -phobia

Question 20

The suffix -meter means "instrument to ________."

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The answer of The suffix -meter means "instrument to ________."...

Exam 2: Understanding Suffixes

The study of diseases and the structural and functional changes they cause is known as pathology.

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Besides -algia, what is another suffix that means "pain"?

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What does the suffix -logist mean in the term sociologist?

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The suffix -rrhea means "________."

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Select the suffix that means "fear."

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Match the suffix with the correct definition. --itis

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In the term alcoholism, what does the suffix -ism mean?

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Which of the following suffixes does not mean "pertaining to"?

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An angiogram is an instrument for viewing arteries using radioactive dye injected into the artery.

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The suffix -ion means "________."

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The suffix -meter means "instrument to ________."

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The suffix -itis means "________."

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Select the suffix that means "surgical repair."

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Match the suffix with the correct definition. --logy

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Select the suffix that means "process of measuring."

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Select the suffix that means "deficiency or abnormal reduction in number."

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Select the suffix that means "affinity for."

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Select the suffix that means "science or study of."

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Select the suffix that means pain.

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The suffix -stomy means "________ creation of an opening."

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