MLS Medical Terminology & Anatomy 2

Question 1

The prefix 'hepato-' refers to which organ?

Accepted Answer

Liver

Answer

Hepato- derives from the Greek 'hepar' meaning liver, as in hepatocyte or hepatitis.

Question 2

Which suffix means 'surgical removal of'?

Accepted Answer

-ectomy

Answer

-Ectomy means surgical excision or removal, as in appendectomy or splenectomy.

Question 3

The term 'erythrocyte' literally translates to:

Accepted Answer

Red cell

Answer

Erythro- means red and -cyte means cell, so erythrocyte = red blood cell.

Question 4

Which anatomical plane divides the body into left and right halves?

Accepted Answer

Sagittal plane

Answer

The sagittal (midsagittal) plane divides the body into left and right portions.

Question 5

The term 'leukopenia' means:

Accepted Answer

Deficiency of white blood cells

Answer

Leuko- means white, and -penia means deficiency, so leukopenia is a decreased white cell count.

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