Medical and Scientific Vocabulary Flashcards

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Which medical term refers to the surgical removal of the appendix?
Answer: Appendectomy
An appendectomy is the surgical procedure to remove the appendix, often due to appendicitis.
What does the prefix 'brady-' mean in medical terminology?
Answer: Slow
Brady- means slow, as seen in bradycardia, which is an abnormally slow heart rate.
What is the medical term for high blood pressure?
Answer: Hypertension
Hypertension is the medical term for consistently elevated arterial blood pressure.
What does 'bilateral' mean in a medical or scientific context?
Answer: Affecting or pertaining to both sides
Bilateral means relating to or affecting both sides of the body or a structure.
Which suffix means 'inflammation of' in medical terminology?
Answer: -itis
The suffix -itis denotes inflammation, as in appendicitis (inflammation of the appendix).
What is an 'electroencephalogram' (EEG) used to measure?
Answer: Electrical activity of the brain
An EEG records electrical impulses in the brain and is used to diagnose neurological conditions.

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