CMLA Medical Terminology 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Blood

Answer

The suffix '-emia' specifically denotes a condition relating to the blood, as in 'anemia' or 'hypoglycemia'.

Question 2

Which prefix means 'below normal' or 'deficient'?

Accepted Answer

Hypo-

Answer

Hypo- means below normal or deficient, as in hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) or hypotension (low blood pressure).

Question 3

The term 'thrombocytopenia' refers to a decrease in:

Accepted Answer

Platelets

Answer

Thrombocyte means platelet, and the suffix -penia means deficiency, so thrombocytopenia is a decrease in platelets.

Question 4

What does the prefix 'cyto-' mean?

Accepted Answer

Cell

Answer

The prefix 'cyto-' means cell, as seen in terms like cytology (study of cells) and cytoplasm.

Question 5

The suffix '-itis' denotes:

Accepted Answer

Inflammation

Answer

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

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