CCMA Medical Terminology 2

Question 1

Which prefix means 'many' or 'much'?

Accepted Answer

Poly-

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Mono-

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Bi-

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Hemi-

Question 2

The medical term 'bradycardia' means:

Accepted Answer

Slow heart rate

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Rapid heart rate

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Irregular heart rate

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Stopped heart

Question 3

Which suffix means 'surgical removal of'?

Accepted Answer

-ectomy

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-itis

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-oscopy

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-plasty

Question 4

The combining form 'hepat/o' refers to which organ?

Accepted Answer

Liver

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Kidney

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Spleen

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Pancreas

Question 5

What does the prefix 'hyper-' mean in medical terminology?

Accepted Answer

Above normal or excessive

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Below normal

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Within normal range

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Without

Question 6

The medical term 'dyspnea' refers to:

Accepted Answer

Difficulty or painful breathing

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Absence of breathing

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Rapid breathing

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Slow breathing