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  1. What does the prefix 'brady-' mean?

    Answer: Slow

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

  2. The suffix '-ectomy' refers to which type of procedure?

    Answer: Surgical removal

    -Ectomy means surgical removal or excision of a structure.

  3. Which root word refers to the kidney?

    Answer: Nephr/o

    Nephr/o is the root for kidney, as in nephrology (the study of kidneys).

  4. What does the term 'dysphagia' mean?

    Answer: Difficulty swallowing

    Dysphagia combines dys- (difficulty) and -phagia (swallowing).

  5. The prefix 'poly-' means:

    Answer: Many

    Poly- means many or much, as in polyuria (excessive urination).

  6. Which suffix means 'inflammation'?

    Answer: -itis

    -Itis means inflammation, as in appendicitis or arthritis.

  7. The combining form 'derm/o' or 'dermat/o' refers to the:

    Answer: Skin

    Derm/o and dermat/o both refer to the skin, as in dermatology.