Medical Terminology Flashcards
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What does the term 'dyspnea' mean?
Answer: Difficulty breathing
Dyspnea means difficulty or labored breathing, derived from 'dys-' (difficult) and '-pnea' (breathing).
The medical term 'nephrology' refers to the study of which organ?
Answer: Kidney
Nephrology is the study and treatment of kidney diseases, from the root 'nephr/o' meaning kidney.
What does the suffix '-plasty' indicate?
Answer: Surgical repair or reconstruction
The suffix '-plasty' means surgical repair or reconstruction, as in rhinoplasty (nose reshaping).
Which of the following means 'pertaining to the skin'?
Answer: Dermal
Dermal pertains to the skin, derived from 'derm/o' meaning skin.
The prefix 'hyper-' means which of the following?
Answer: Above normal or excessive
The prefix 'hyper-' means above normal or excessive, as in hypertension (high blood pressure).
What is the meaning of the suffix '-ology'?
Answer: Study of
The suffix '-ology' means the study of, as in cardiology (study of the heart).