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Medical Terminology Flashcards

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  1. The term 'hematuria' refers to:

    Answer: Blood in the urine

    Hematuria is the presence of blood in the urine; 'hemato-' means blood and '-uria' refers to urine.

  2. The prefix 'hypo-' means:

    Answer: Below normal

    The prefix 'hypo-' means below normal or deficient, as in hypoglycemia (low blood sugar).

  3. The medical term for a slow heart rate is:

    Answer: Bradycardia

    Bradycardia refers to an abnormally slow heart rate, typically below 60 beats per minute.

  4. Which suffix means 'surgical repair or reconstruction'?

    Answer: -plasty

    The suffix '-plasty' refers to surgical repair or reconstruction, as in rhinoplasty (nose reshaping).

  5. The term 'anterior' refers to:

    Answer: Toward the front of the body

    Anterior (also called ventral) means toward the front or belly side of the body.

  6. The combining form 'osteo-' refers to:

    Answer: Bone

    The combining form 'osteo-' refers to bone, as in osteoporosis (porous bones).

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