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Question 1

What does the prefix 'brady-' mean in medical terminology?

Accepted Answer

Slow

Answer

The Greek prefix 'brady-' means slow, as in bradycardia (a heart rate slower than 60 bpm).

Question 2

Which suffix means 'surgical removal of'?

Accepted Answer

-ectomy

Answer

The suffix '-ectomy' denotes surgical excision of a structure, as in appendectomy (removal of the appendix).

Question 3

What does the prefix 'hypo-' mean in medical terminology?

Accepted Answer

Below normal

Answer

The prefix 'hypo-' means below or deficient, as in hypoglycemia (low blood sugar).

Question 4

What does the suffix '-itis' indicate?

Accepted Answer

Inflammation

Answer

The suffix '-itis' means inflammation, as in appendicitis (inflamed appendix) or arthritis (inflamed joints).

Question 5

What does 'dyspnea' mean?

Accepted Answer

Difficulty breathing

Answer

Dyspnea is derived from 'dys-' (difficult) and '-pnea' (breathing), describing shortness of breath or labored breathing.

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