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

    Answer: Slow

    The prefix 'brady-' means slow, as in bradycardia (slow heart rate).

  2. The suffix '-ectomy' refers to which type of procedure?

    Answer: Surgical removal

    The suffix '-ectomy' means surgical removal, such as appendectomy (removal of the appendix).

  3. Which root word refers to the heart?

    Answer: Cardi-

    The root word 'cardi-' refers to the heart, used in terms like cardiology and cardiomyopathy.

  4. What does the prefix 'hyper-' mean?

    Answer: Above normal

    The prefix 'hyper-' means above or excessive, as seen in hypertension (high blood pressure).

  5. The suffix '-itis' indicates which condition?

    Answer: Inflammation

    The suffix '-itis' means inflammation, as in appendicitis (inflammation of the appendix).

  6. What does the root word 'renal' relate to?

    Answer: Kidneys

    The root word 'renal' pertains to the kidneys, used in terms like renal failure.

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