Medical Knowledge and Terminology Flashcards
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Which prefix means 'around' or 'surrounding'?
Answer: peri-
The prefix 'peri-' means around or surrounding, as in pericardium (the sac surrounding the heart).
The suffix '-itis' in a medical term indicates:
Answer: inflammation
The suffix '-itis' means inflammation, as seen in appendicitis (inflammation of the appendix).
What does the medical abbreviation 'NPO' mean?
Answer: nothing by mouth
NPO stands for 'nil per os,' the Latin phrase for nothing by mouth, used before surgeries or certain procedures.
The term 'tachycardia' refers to:
Answer: rapid heart rate
Tachycardia means rapid heart rate, typically defined as more than 100 beats per minute in adults.
Which body plane divides the body into left and right halves?
Answer: sagittal plane
The sagittal plane divides the body into left and right sections; the midsagittal plane divides it into equal halves.
The term 'dyspnea' specifically refers to:
Answer: difficulty breathing
Dyspnea means difficult or labored breathing and is a common symptom in respiratory and cardiac conditions.
In medical terminology, 'lateral' means:
Answer: away from the midline
Lateral means away from the midline of the body, while medial means toward the midline.