Medical Terminology Flashcards
1
Q
What does the prefix “brady-“ mean?
A
Slow
2
Q
What does the the prefix “hypo-“ mean?
A
Below normal
3
Q
What does “tachy-“ mean?
A
Fast
4
Q
What does the suffix “-edema” mean?
A
Swelling
5
Q
What does the suffix “itis” mean?
A
Inflammation
6
Q
What does the suffix “-ectomy” mean?
A
Removal of
7
Q
What does the suffix “-phasia” mean?
A
Speaking
8
Q
What does the suffix “-pnea” mean?
A
Breath
9
Q
What does the suffix “-stenosis” mean?
A
Narrowing
10
Q
What does the suffix “-pathy” mean?
A
Disease
11
Q
What does the suffix “-megaly” mean?
A
Enlargement
12
Q
What does onychotomy mean?
A
Incision into a nail
13
Q
What does Rhinitis mean?
A
Inflammation of the nose
14
Q
What does Oophorectomy mean?
A
Removal of the ovaries
15
Q
What does Otoplasty mean?
A
Surgical repair of outer ear
