CHAA - Certified Healthcare Access Associate Medical Terminology for Patient Access 8

Question 1

What does the suffix '-ology' mean in medical terminology?

Accepted Answer

The study of

Answer

'-ology' derives from the Greek 'logos' meaning 'study' or 'science.' For example, cardiology is the study of the heart and dermatology is the study of the skin.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Slow

Answer

'Brady-' comes from Greek meaning slow. Bradycardia, for instance, describes a slower-than-normal heart rate, typically below 60 beats per minute.

Question 3

What does the root word 'cardi-' refer to?

Accepted Answer

Heart

Answer

'Cardi-' originates from the Greek word 'kardia' meaning heart. It appears in terms like cardiologist (heart specialist) and cardiomyopathy (disease of heart muscle).

Question 4

What does the suffix '-plasty' mean in medical terminology?

Accepted Answer

Surgical repair or reconstruction

Answer

'-plasty' comes from Greek meaning to mold or form, and refers to surgical repair or reconstruction. Rhinoplasty, for example, is the surgical reshaping of the nose.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Rapid or fast

Answer

'Tachy-' derives from Greek meaning swift or rapid. Tachycardia describes an abnormally fast heart rate, typically above 100 beats per minute in adults.

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CHAA - Certified Healthcare Access Associate Medical Terminology for Patient Access 8