Medical Terminology Flashcards
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What does the prefix 'brady-' mean in medical terminology?
Answer: Slow
The prefix 'brady-' means slow, as in bradycardia (slow heart rate).
The suffix '-ectomy' refers to which of the following?
Answer: Surgical removal
The suffix '-ectomy' means surgical removal or excision of a body part.
What does the root word 'hepat/o' refer to?
Answer: Liver
The root word 'hepat/o' refers to the liver, as in hepatitis (liver inflammation).
The combining form 'cardi/o' pertains to which organ?
Answer: Heart
The combining form 'cardi/o' relates to the heart, used in terms like cardiomyopathy.
What does the suffix '-itis' indicate?
Answer: Inflammation
The suffix '-itis' means inflammation, as seen in appendicitis or arthritis.
Which prefix means 'within' or 'inside'?
Answer: Endo-
The prefix 'endo-' means within or inside, as in endoscopy (looking inside).