Certified Coding Associate Exam Medical Terminology

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Slow

Answer

The prefix 'brady-' means slow, as in bradycardia (slow heart rate).

Question 2

The suffix '-ectomy' refers to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Surgical removal

Answer

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

Question 3

What does the root word 'hepat/o' refer to?

Accepted Answer

Liver

Answer

The root word 'hepat/o' refers to the liver, as in hepatitis (liver inflammation).

Question 4

The combining form 'cardi/o' pertains to which organ?

Accepted Answer

Heart

Answer

The combining form 'cardi/o' relates to the heart, used in terms like cardiomyopathy.

Question 5

What does the suffix '-itis' indicate?

Accepted Answer

Inflammation

Answer

The suffix '-itis' means inflammation, as seen in appendicitis or arthritis.

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