NCCT Medical Terminology

Question 1

The prefix 'brady-' means:

Accepted Answer

Slow

Answer

The prefix 'brady-' means slow, as in bradycardia (slow heart rate).

Question 2

The suffix '-ectomy' means:

Accepted Answer

Surgical removal

Answer

The suffix '-ectomy' refers to surgical removal or excision of a body part.

Question 3

The medical term 'dyspnea' means:

Accepted Answer

Difficult or labored breathing

Answer

Dyspnea is defined as difficult, labored, or painful breathing.

Question 4

Which combining form refers to the liver?

Accepted Answer

Hepato-

Answer

The combining form 'hepato-' refers to the liver, as in hepatitis (inflammation of the liver).

Question 5

The term 'bilateral' means:

Accepted Answer

Pertaining to both sides

Answer

Bilateral means pertaining to or affecting both sides of the body.

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