medical_terminology_questions Flashcards
What does the prefix ‘hyper-‘ mean?
It means ‘above normal’ or ‘excessive’.
What does the prefix ‘hypo-‘ mean?
It means ‘below normal’ or ‘deficient’.
What does the root word ‘cardi’ refer to?
It refers to the heart.
What does the root word ‘hepat’ refer to?
It refers to the liver.
What does the suffix ‘-itis’ mean?
It means inflammation.
What does the suffix ‘-ectomy’ mean?
It means surgical removal.
What does the prefix ‘brady-‘ mean?
It means slow.
What does the prefix ‘tachy-‘ mean?
It means fast.
What does the root word ‘derm’ refer to?
It refers to the skin.
What does the suffix ‘-logy’ mean?
It means the study of.
How do you interpret the term ‘gastroenteritis’?
Inflammation of the stomach and intestines.
What is the meaning of ‘nephrectomy’?
Surgical removal of a kidney.
What does the term ‘osteoporosis’ mean?
A condition of porous bones.
What does ‘hepatomegaly’ mean?
Enlargement of the liver.
What does the term ‘dermatology’ mean?
The study of the skin.
What is the meaning of ‘arthroscopy’?
A procedure to look inside a joint.
What does the prefix ‘epi-‘ mean?
It means upon or over.
What does the prefix ‘endo-‘ mean?
It means within.
What does ‘subcutaneous’ mean?
Beneath the skin.
What is the root word in ‘neurology’?
The root is ‘neur’, meaning nerve.
What does the suffix ‘-gram’ mean?
It means a record or image.
What is the term for inflammation of the appendix?
Appendicitis.
What does ‘anemia’ literally mean?
Lack of blood.
What does the term ‘cephalalgia’ mean?
Headache.
