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Medical terminology quiz.
Start with 10 word roots.
Recognize the word, but hesitate on the meaning? Try ten beginner questions, check each answer, and see which roots need another look.
10 questions · Multiple choice
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The 10 roots in this quiz.
Review the meanings before you begin, or use this list after your quiz. Each example shows the root inside a medical word.
| Word root | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| cardi/o | heart | cardiology — study of the heart |
| angi/o | vessel | angiography — imaging of blood vessels |
| arteri/o | artery | arteriosclerosis — hardening of the arteries |
| phleb/o | vein | phlebitis — inflammation of a vein |
| hem/o | blood | hemolysis — breakdown of blood cells |
| erythr/o | red | erythrocyte — red blood cell |
| leuk/o | white | leukocyte — white blood cell |
| thromb/o | clot | thrombosis — formation of a clot |
| gastr/o | stomach | gastritis — inflammation of the stomach |
| hepat/o | liver | hepatitis — inflammation of the liver |
The slash in cardi/o separates the root from its combining vowel. These forms help you recognize parts of longer medical words.
How to use this practice
Try recalling the meaning before looking at the choices. After answering, read the example too. If you miss a root, use the review at the end and try it again later.
This website quiz uses the same ten roots each time, with shuffled answer choices. The app’s free Quick Quiz draws ten random questions from its question pool.
Sources and scope
The questions and examples are drawn from the MedTerms word library. For a public reference to word-part meanings, see MedlinePlus: Word Parts and What They Mean, published by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
This is vocabulary practice, not medical advice or a full exam question bank. The linked source does not endorse MedTerms. More references and support.
Questions about this medical terminology quiz
Does this cover a full medical terminology course?
This quiz covers ten word roots, including roots related to the heart, blood, and digestion. It does not test prefixes, suffixes, or every body system. Use it to check this small set of meanings alongside your course materials.
What should I do after a wrong answer?
Read the correct meaning and its example, then try saying the meaning before moving on. At the end, your review list collects the roots you missed. Return to the reference table and cover the meaning column to practice recalling them without answer choices.
What can I practice after these ten roots?
If these roots fit your studies, explore the app’s roots, prefixes, and suffixes. Try its free deck previews to check the format and coverage before deciding whether you want the optional Pro purchase.
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