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CCHI Medical Terminology and Anatomy Flashcards

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  1. What does the medical term 'dyspnea' refer to?

    Answer: Difficulty breathing

    Dyspnea refers to shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, a common symptom healthcare interpreters must accurately convey.

  2. In medical terminology, the suffix '-ectomy' means:

    Answer: Surgical removal of

    The suffix '-ectomy' denotes the surgical removal of a body part or organ, as in appendectomy.

  3. What anatomical term describes the front surface of the body?

    Answer: Anterior

    Anterior refers to the front surface or the direction toward the front of the body.

  4. Which term correctly describes a condition of elevated blood glucose levels?

    Answer: Hyperglycemia

    Hyperglycemia means high blood glucose, while hypoglycemia means low blood glucose.

  5. A healthcare interpreter hears 'myocardial infarction' — what organ is primarily affected?

    Answer: Heart

    Myocardial infarction (heart attack) affects the myocardium, which is the muscular tissue of the heart.

  6. What does the prefix 'hemo-' or 'hema-' indicate in medical terminology?

    Answer: Blood

    The prefix 'hemo-' or 'hema-' relates to blood, as seen in words like hemoglobin and hematology.

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