RPR Medical and Scientific Vocabulary

Question 1

Which medical term refers to the surgical removal of the appendix?

Accepted Answer

Appendectomy

Answer

An appendectomy is the surgical procedure to remove the appendix, often due to appendicitis.

Question 2

What does the prefix 'brady-' mean in medical terminology?

Accepted Answer

Slow

Answer

Brady- means slow, as seen in bradycardia, which is an abnormally slow heart rate.

Question 3

What is the medical term for high blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

Hypertension

Answer

Hypertension is the medical term for consistently elevated arterial blood pressure.

Question 4

What does 'bilateral' mean in a medical or scientific context?

Accepted Answer

Affecting or pertaining to both sides

Answer

Bilateral means relating to or affecting both sides of the body or a structure.

Question 5

Which suffix means 'inflammation of' in medical terminology?

Accepted Answer

-itis

Answer

The suffix -itis denotes inflammation, as in appendicitis (inflammation of the appendix).

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