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

    Answer: Above normal

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

  2. The suffix '-logy' means:

    Answer: The study of

    -Logy means the study of, as in cardiology (study of the heart).

  3. Which combining form means 'vein'?

    Answer: Phleb/o

    Phleb/o means vein, as in phlebotomy (incision into a vein to draw blood).

  4. The term 'tachycardia' means:

    Answer: Fast heart rate

    Tachycardia combines tachy- (fast) and -cardia (heart condition), meaning fast heart rate.

  5. What does the prefix 'sub-' mean?

    Answer: Below or under

    Sub- means below or under, as in sublingual (under the tongue).

  6. The suffix '-plasty' refers to:

    Answer: Surgical repair or reconstruction

    -Plasty means surgical repair or reconstruction, as in rhinoplasty (nose reshaping).

  7. Which combining form refers to the stomach?

    Answer: Gastr/o

    Gastr/o refers to the stomach, as in gastritis (stomach inflammation).