CMAA Medical Terminology and Anatomy 5

Question 1

Which suffix indicates a condition of pain?

Accepted Answer

-algia

Answer

The suffix -algia means pain, as seen in myalgia (muscle pain) or neuralgia (nerve pain).

Question 2

What does the combining form 'cardi/o' refer to?

Accepted Answer

Heart

Answer

Cardi/o is the combining form for heart, used in terms like cardiology and cardiomyopathy.

Question 3

In anatomical position, the term 'prone' describes a patient who is:

Accepted Answer

Lying face down

Answer

Prone means lying face-down, while supine means lying face-up.

Question 4

The prefix 'poly-' in medical terminology means:

Accepted Answer

Many or excessive

Answer

Poly- means many or excessive, as in polydipsia (excessive thirst) or polyuria (excessive urination).

Question 5

Which term describes the removal of a kidney?

Accepted Answer

Nephrectomy

Answer

Nephrectomy combines nephro- (kidney) with -ectomy (surgical removal) to mean surgical removal of the kidney.

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