CCMA Medical Terminology 2

Question 1

Which prefix means 'many' or 'much'?

Accepted Answer

Poly-

Answer

The prefix 'poly-' derives from Greek and means 'many' or 'much,' as in polyuria (excessive urination) or polydipsia (excessive thirst).

Question 2

The medical term 'bradycardia' means:

Accepted Answer

Slow heart rate

Answer

Brady- means slow; -cardia refers to the heart. Bradycardia literally means slow heart (rate), defined as <60 bpm in adults.

Question 3

Which suffix means 'surgical removal of'?

Accepted Answer

-ectomy

Answer

The suffix '-ectomy' means surgical excision or removal of a body part or organ.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Liver

Answer

Hepat/o is the combining form for liver, derived from the Greek word 'hepar' (liver).

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Above normal or excessive

Answer

The prefix 'hyper-' means above, beyond, or excessive — as in hypertension (high blood pressure) or hyperglycemia (high blood sugar).

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