Medical Terminology & Anatomy for Coding Flashcards
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The prefix 'brady-' in medical terminology means:
Answer: Slow
Brady- is a prefix meaning slow, as in bradycardia (slow heart rate).
The suffix '-ectomy' in medical terminology means:
Answer: Surgical removal
The suffix -ectomy means excision or surgical removal, as in appendectomy (removal of the appendix).
Which body cavity contains the heart and lungs?
Answer: Thoracic cavity
The thoracic cavity is the chest cavity enclosed by the ribcage and diaphragm, housing the heart and lungs.
The medical term 'nephro-' refers to which organ?
Answer: Kidney
The prefix 'nephro-' refers to the kidney, as seen in nephrology (study of kidneys) and nephrectomy (removal of a kidney).
In anatomical position, the term 'medial' means:
Answer: Closer to the midline of the body
Medial describes a position closer to the body's midline, while lateral describes a position farther from the midline.
The suffix '-plasty' in medical terms refers to:
Answer: Surgical repair or reconstruction
The suffix -plasty means surgical repair or reconstruction, as in rhinoplasty (nose reshaping) or arthroplasty (joint reconstruction).