CMAA Medical Terminology and Anatomy

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Slow

Answer

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

Question 2

Which medical term refers to inflammation of the stomach lining?

Accepted Answer

Gastritis

Answer

Gastritis is the inflammation of the stomach lining, where '-itis' denotes inflammation.

Question 3

What does the abbreviation 'Dx' stand for in a medical chart?

Accepted Answer

Diagnosis

Answer

'Dx' is the standard medical abbreviation for diagnosis.

Question 4

The term 'hypertension' refers to which condition?

Accepted Answer

High blood pressure

Answer

Hypertension means high blood pressure, where 'hyper-' means above normal.

Question 5

Which suffix means 'surgical removal' in medical terminology?

Accepted Answer

-ectomy

Answer

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

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