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Medical Terminology for Patient Access 9 Flashcards

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

    Answer: Slow

    'Brady-' derives from Greek meaning slow, as seen in bradycardia (slow heart rate).

  2. What does the suffix '-plasty' indicate?

    Answer: Surgical repair or reconstruction

    '-Plasty' refers to surgical repair or reconstruction, as in rhinoplasty (nose reshaping).

  3. What does the root word 'cardio-' refer to?

    Answer: Heart

    'Cardio-' originates from the Greek word 'kardia,' meaning heart, used in terms like cardiology and cardiovascular.

  4. What does the suffix '-ology' mean?

    Answer: The study of

    '-Ology' means the study of a subject, as in cardiology (study of the heart) or neurology (study of the nervous system).

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

    Answer: Fast or rapid

    'Tachy-' comes from Greek meaning fast, commonly seen in tachycardia (rapid heart rate).

  6. What does the suffix '-scopy' indicate?

    Answer: Visual examination using an instrument

    '-Scopy' refers to visual examination using a scope or instrument, as in colonoscopy (examination of the colon).