MACE Medical Terminology 4

Question 1

The term 'bilateral' means:

Accepted Answer

Both sides

Answer

Bilateral combines bi- (two) and lateral (side), meaning pertaining to both sides.

Question 2

Which suffix means 'surgical creation of an opening'?

Accepted Answer

-stomy

Answer

-Stomy means surgical creation of a new opening, as in colostomy.

Question 3

The combining form 'neur/o' refers to the:

Accepted Answer

Nerve

Answer

Neur/o refers to the nerve or nervous system, as in neurology.

Question 4

What does the prefix 'anti-' mean?

Accepted Answer

Against or opposing

Answer

Anti- means against or opposing, as in antibiotic (against bacteria).

Question 5

The term 'hematuria' means:

Accepted Answer

Blood in the urine

Answer

Hematuria combines hemat/o (blood) and -uria (urine condition), meaning blood in the urine.

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