MD Medical Terminology 5

Question 1

What does the prefix 'ante-' mean?

Accepted Answer

Before

Answer

Ante- means before or in front of, as in antepartum (before delivery).

Question 2

The suffix '-oma' typically indicates:

Accepted Answer

Tumor or mass

Answer

-Oma denotes a tumor or abnormal mass, as in carcinoma or melanoma.

Question 3

Which combining form means 'nerve'?

Accepted Answer

Neuro-

Answer

Neuro- derives from Greek 'neuron' meaning nerve.

Question 4

The term 'aphasia' refers to:

Accepted Answer

Loss of language ability

Answer

A- (without) + -phasia (speech) = loss or impairment of language and speech.

Question 5

What does 'bilateral' mean?

Accepted Answer

Both sides

Answer

Bi- (two) + lateral (side) = pertaining to or affecting both sides.

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