Medical Device Reprocessing Association of Ontario (MDRAO) Practice Exam

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What does "suffix" mean in a medical context?

  1. Before

  2. During

  3. After

  4. Opposite of

The correct answer is: After

In a medical context, the term "suffix" refers to a part of a word that is added at the end to modify its meaning. This is important in medical terminology as it often indicates a condition, disease, or procedure associated with the root of the word. For example, in the term “nephrectomy,” the suffix “-ectomy” indicates the removal of a part (in this case, the kidney), while “nephr” refers to the kidney itself. Understanding suffixes allows healthcare professionals to comprehend and communicate complex medical concepts more effectively. The other choices describe concepts that do not align with the function of a suffix in linguistics or medical terminology; "before" indicates a prefix, "during" does not correspond to any specific term construction, and "opposite of" refers to prefixes like “anti-” or “contra-” that describe negation or opposition rather than modification at the word's end.