CMA Medical Terminology & Anatomy 2

Question 1

Which prefix means 'below' or 'under'?

Accepted Answer

hypo-

Answer

The prefix 'hypo-' means below or under, as in hypoglycemia (low blood sugar).

Question 2

The term 'hepatomegaly' refers to enlargement of which organ?

Accepted Answer

Liver

Answer

'Hepato-' is the combining form for liver, so hepatomegaly means enlargement of the liver.

Question 3

What is the anatomical term for the kneecap?

Accepted Answer

Patella

Answer

The patella is the small, flat, triangular bone commonly known as the kneecap.

Question 4

Which suffix means 'surgical removal'?

Accepted Answer

-ectomy

Answer

The suffix '-ectomy' means surgical removal or excision of a body part.

Question 5

The combining form 'nephro-' refers to which organ?

Accepted Answer

Kidney

Answer

'Nephro-' is the combining form for kidney, as seen in terms like nephrology and nephritis.

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