PCT Medical Terminology 3

Question 1

The prefix 'tachy-' means:

Accepted Answer

Fast

Answer

Tachy- means fast or rapid, as in tachycardia (rapid heart rate).

Question 2

Which suffix means 'the study of'?

Accepted Answer

-logy

Answer

-Logy means the study of, as in cardiology (study of the heart).

Question 3

The term 'subcutaneous' means:

Accepted Answer

Below the skin

Answer

Sub- = below, cutane/o = skin; subcutaneous refers to the tissue layer beneath the skin.

Question 4

The combining form 'ost/e/o' refers to:

Accepted Answer

Bone

Answer

Oste/o means bone, as seen in osteoporosis (porous/weak bones).

Question 5

What does the prefix 'poly-' mean?

Accepted Answer

Many

Answer

Poly- means many or much, as in polyuria (excessive urination).

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