Medical Terminology Introduction

Question 1

a, an-

Answer 1

Lacking, without.
ex: anemia, anestrus, anaerobic, anorexia, apnea, anesthesia, atresia ani.

Question 2

brady-

Answer 2

Slow, depressed.
ex: bradycardia, bradypnea

Question 3

tachy-

Answer 3

Fast.
ex: tachycardia, tachypnea.

Question 4

hyper-

Answer 4

Above, excessive, increased.
ex: hyperthermia, hypertension, hyperglycemia, hyperthyroidism, hypertrophic.

Question 5

hypo-

Answer 5

Below, too little, deficient.
ex: hypothermic, hypothyroidism, hypotension, hypoglycemia, hypoxia, hypovolemia.