MACE Medical Terminology 3

Question 1

What does the prefix 'hyper-' mean?

Accepted Answer

Above normal

Answer

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

Question 2

The suffix '-logy' means:

Accepted Answer

The study of

Answer

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

Question 3

Which combining form means 'vein'?

Accepted Answer

Phleb/o

Answer

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

Question 4

The term 'tachycardia' means:

Accepted Answer

Fast heart rate

Answer

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

Question 5

What does the prefix 'sub-' mean?

Accepted Answer

Below or under

Answer

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

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