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Medical Terminology Flashcards

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  1. The suffix '-itis' denotes:

    Answer: Inflammation

    -Itis means inflammation (e.g., appendicitis = inflammation of the appendix; arthritis = inflammation of a joint).

  2. The combining form 'oste/o' relates to:

    Answer: Bone

    Oste/o is the combining form for bone. Osteoporosis means porous/weak bones; osteomyelitis is bone marrow infection.

  3. A physician documents 'bilateral' when referring to a procedure. This means the procedure was performed:

    Answer: On both sides of the body

    Bilateral (bi- = two + lateral = side) means pertaining to both sides of the body.

  4. The medical term 'bradycardia' describes:

    Answer: A slow heart rate below 60 bpm

    Bradycardia = brady- (slow) + cardi/o (heart) + -ia (condition). A resting heart rate below 60 bpm in adults is bradycardia.

  5. Which abbreviation indicates a medication should be taken four times daily?

    Answer: QID

    QID (Latin: quater in die) means four times daily. BID = twice daily, TID = three times daily, PRN = as needed.

  6. The prefix 'sub-' in medical terminology means:

    Answer: Below or under

    Sub- means below or under (e.g., subcutaneous = under the skin; sublingual = under the tongue).

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