COC Medical Terminology 4

Question 1

The suffix '-scopy' means:

Accepted Answer

visual examination

Answer

-Scopy means visual examination using a scope, as in colonoscopy or bronchoscopy.

Question 2

What does the prefix 'hyper-' mean?

Accepted Answer

above normal

Answer

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

Question 3

The combining form 'cardi(o)-' refers to which structure?

Accepted Answer

heart

Answer

Cardio- refers to the heart, as in cardiomyopathy or cardiology.

Question 4

Which term means 'without sensation or pain'?

Accepted Answer

anesthesia

Answer

Anesthesia means without sensation, from an- (without) + -esthesia (sensation).

Question 5

The suffix '-oma' means:

Accepted Answer

tumor or mass

Answer

-Oma means tumor or mass, as in carcinoma, adenoma, or melanoma.

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