MD Medical Terminology 3

Question 1

The term 'hypertension' uses which prefix meaning 'above normal'?

Accepted Answer

Hyper-

Answer

Hyper- means excessive or above normal, contrasted with hypo- meaning below normal.

Question 2

'Osteoporosis' involves which combining form meaning bone?

Accepted Answer

Osteo-

Answer

Osteo- comes from Greek 'osteon' meaning bone.

Question 3

The suffix '-algia' means:

Accepted Answer

Pain

Answer

-Algia denotes pain, as in neuralgia (nerve pain) or myalgia (muscle pain).

Question 4

What does the combining form 'hepato-' refer to?

Accepted Answer

Liver

Answer

Hepato- derives from the Greek 'hepar' meaning liver.

Question 5

The term 'tachycardia' describes:

Accepted Answer

Rapid heart rate

Answer

Tachy- means fast and -cardia means heart condition, so tachycardia is a rapid heart rate.

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