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Medical Terminology & Anatomy Flashcards

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  1. The root word 'nephro-' pertains to which structure?

    Answer: Kidney

    Nephro- refers to the kidney, as seen in nephrology and nephritis.

  2. In anatomical directional terms, 'superior' means:

    Answer: Toward the head

    Superior refers to a position toward the head or upper part of the body.

  3. The combining form 'cyto-' refers to:

    Answer: Cell

    Cyto- means cell, as in cytology (study of cells) and cytoplasm.

  4. Which suffix means 'inflammation of'?

    Answer: -itis

    -Itis denotes inflammation, as in appendicitis, hepatitis, or gastritis.

  5. The term 'thrombocytopenia' refers to a decrease in:

    Answer: Platelets

    Thrombo- means clot/platelet, cyto- means cell, and -penia means deficiency, indicating low platelet count.

  6. The anatomical cavity that contains the heart and lungs is the:

    Answer: Thoracic cavity

    The thoracic (chest) cavity houses the heart, lungs, and major vessels.

  7. The prefix 'brady-' means:

    Answer: Slow

    Brady- means slow, as in bradycardia (slow heart rate) or bradypnea (slow breathing).