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Medical Terminology Flashcards

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  1. The prefix 'brady-' means:

    Answer: Slow

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

  2. The suffix '-ectomy' means:

    Answer: Surgical removal

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

  3. The medical term 'dyspnea' means:

    Answer: Difficult or labored breathing

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

  4. Which combining form refers to the liver?

    Answer: Hepato-

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

  5. The term 'bilateral' means:

    Answer: Pertaining to both sides

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

  6. The suffix '-itis' means:

    Answer: Inflammation

    The suffix '-itis' denotes inflammation, as in appendicitis or arthritis.

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