Medical Terminology & Anatomy Flashcards

The suffix '-emia' refers to a condition of the:

Answer: Blood

The suffix -emia refers to a blood condition, as in anemia (deficient blood) and hyperglycemia (high blood sugar).

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

Answer: Kidney

Nephr/o refers to the kidney, as in nephrology (study of the kidneys) and nephritis (kidney inflammation).

The term 'bilateral' means affecting:

Answer: Both sides

Bi- means two and lateral means side, so bilateral refers to both sides of the body.

Which prefix means 'before' or 'in front of'?

Answer: ante-

Ante- means before or in front of, as in antenatal (before birth) and antecubital (in front of the elbow).

The combining form 'neur/o' refers to:

Answer: Nerve

Neur/o refers to nerves or the nervous system, as in neurology, neuritis, and neuropathy.

What does the prefix 'hyper-' indicate in medical terminology?

Answer: Excessive or above normal

Hyper- means excessive or above normal, as in hypertension (high blood pressure) and hyperglycemia (high blood sugar).

The right and left hypochondriac regions are located in which part of the abdomen?

Answer: Upper lateral regions

The hypochondriac regions are the upper lateral regions of the abdomen, flanking the epigastric region.