MACE Medical Terminology 2

Question 1

What does the prefix 'brady-' mean?

Accepted Answer

Slow

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Surgical removal

Answer

-Ectomy means surgical removal or excision of a structure.

Question 3

Which root word refers to the kidney?

Accepted Answer

Nephr/o

Answer

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

Question 4

What does the term 'dysphagia' mean?

Accepted Answer

Difficulty swallowing

Answer

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

Question 5

The prefix 'poly-' means:

Accepted Answer

Many

Answer

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

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