COC Medical Terminology 2

Question 1

The prefix 'brady-' means:

Accepted Answer

slow

Answer

Brady- means slow, as in bradycardia (slow heart rate).

Question 2

What does the suffix '-ectomy' mean?

Accepted Answer

surgical removal

Answer

-Ectomy means surgical removal, as in appendectomy.

Question 3

The combining form 'hepato-' refers to which organ?

Accepted Answer

liver

Answer

Hepato- refers to the liver, as in hepatitis or hepatomegaly.

Question 4

Which term means 'pertaining to both sides'?

Accepted Answer

bilateral

Answer

Bilateral means pertaining to both sides, from bi- (two) + lateral (side).

Question 5

The suffix '-plasty' means:

Accepted Answer

surgical repair

Answer

-Plasty means surgical repair or reconstruction, as in rhinoplasty.

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