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Medical Terminology & Anatomy Flashcards

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

    Answer: Slow

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

  2. The suffix '-itis' in a medical term indicates:

    Answer: Inflammation

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

  3. Which root word refers to the heart?

    Answer: Cardio-

    The root 'cardio-' refers to the heart, as in cardiology (study of the heart).

  4. The medical term 'tachycardia' means:

    Answer: Fast heart rate

    Tachycardia is derived from 'tachy-' (fast) and '-cardia' (heart condition), meaning an abnormally fast heart rate.

  5. What does the prefix 'hyper-' mean in medical terminology?

    Answer: Above normal

    The prefix 'hyper-' means above normal or excessive, as in hypertension (high blood pressure).

  6. The suffix '-ectomy' refers to:

    Answer: Surgical removal

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

  7. Which combining form refers to the kidney?

    Answer: Nephro-

    The combining form 'nephro-' refers to the kidney, as in nephrology (study of kidney diseases).