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Medical Terminology Flashcards

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  1. The medical term 'dysphagia' refers to which condition?

    Answer: Difficulty swallowing

    Dysphagia specifically refers to difficulty swallowing, from 'dys-' (difficult) and 'phagia' (eating/swallowing).

  2. What does the prefix 'hyper-' indicate in medical terminology?

    Answer: Above normal or excessive

    The prefix 'hyper-' means above normal or excessive, as in hypertension and hyperglycemia.

  3. Which body system does 'hepatobiliary' refer to?

    Answer: Liver and bile ducts

    Hepatobiliary refers to the liver (hepato-) and bile ducts/gallbladder (biliary).

  4. The suffix '-ectomy' means:

    Answer: Surgical removal of

    '-ectomy' means surgical removal, as in appendectomy or cholecystectomy.

  5. What does 'subcutaneous' mean for an injection site?

    Answer: Under the skin

    Subcutaneous means 'under the skin,' from 'sub-' (under) and 'cutaneous' (skin).

  6. The term 'prognosis' in a medical context refers to:

    Answer: The predicted course and outcome of a disease

    Prognosis refers to the predicted course, duration, and outcome of a disease or condition.

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