CKE Medical Terminology

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Slow

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Surgical removal

Answer

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

Question 3

Which root word refers to the heart?

Accepted Answer

Cardi-

Answer

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

Question 4

What does the prefix 'hyper-' mean?

Accepted Answer

Above normal

Answer

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

Question 5

The suffix '-itis' indicates which condition?

Accepted Answer

Inflammation

Answer

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

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