NCCT Medical Terminology 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: The prefix 'brady-' means:
- Fast
- Slow (Correct answer)
- Large
- Small
Correct answer: Slow
The prefix 'brady-' means slow, as in bradycardia (slow heart rate).
Question 2: The suffix '-ectomy' means:
- Incision into
- Surgical removal (Correct answer)
- Visual examination
- Creation of an opening
Correct answer: Surgical removal
The suffix '-ectomy' refers to surgical removal or excision of a body part.
Question 3: The medical term 'dyspnea' means:
- Difficulty swallowing
- Difficult or labored breathing (Correct answer)
- Painful urination
- Double vision
Correct answer: Difficult or labored breathing
Dyspnea is defined as difficult, labored, or painful breathing.
Question 4: Which combining form refers to the liver?
- Nephro-
- Hepato- (Correct answer)
- Cardi-
- Gastro-
Correct answer: Hepato-
The combining form 'hepato-' refers to the liver, as in hepatitis (inflammation of the liver).
Question 5: The term 'bilateral' means:
- Pertaining to one side
- Pertaining to both sides (Correct answer)
- Pertaining to the middle
- Away from the midline
Correct answer: Pertaining to both sides
Bilateral means pertaining to or affecting both sides of the body.
Question 6: The suffix '-itis' means:
- Tumor
- Rupture
- Inflammation (Correct answer)
- Softening
Correct answer: Inflammation
The suffix '-itis' denotes inflammation, as in appendicitis or arthritis.
NCCT Medical Terminology 1
The prefix 'brady-' means: