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Which suffix means 'cancer'?

  • oste-
  • carcin- (correct)
  • arthr-
  • derm-

Which prefix means 'too high'?

  • hypo-
  • brady-
  • hyper- (correct)
  • tachy-

Which prefix means 'without or lack of'?

  • an- (correct)
  • ab-
  • a-
  • anti-

Which term refers to the surgical removal of something?

<p>-ectomy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'zoonotic disease' mean?

<p>A disease that is transmissible from animals to humans (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'prognosis' mean?

<p>The predicted outcome of disease progression and treatment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to stitches used to join tissues together as they heal?

<p>Sutures (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the study of a particular concentration?

<p>-ology (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'transplant' mean?

<p>The removal of an organ or tissue from one body that is implanted into another (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to a substance that stimulates antibody production to provide immunity against disease?

<p>Vaccine (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'relapse' mean?

<p>Return of disease or symptoms after a patient has recovered (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to a disease that is transmissible from animals to humans?

<p>Zoonotic disease (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'sutures' mean?

<p>Stitches used to join tissues together as they heal (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following medical terms with their definitions:

<p>astringent = A substance that contracts skin tissues and shrinks pores asymptomatic = Showing no signs or symptoms of disease, whether or not disease is present asystole = The absence of electrical activity in the heart ataxia = Being unable to control movement; symptoms include shaking and an unsteady walk</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match these medical conditions with their descriptions:

<p>atheroma = An abnormal build-up of fatty plaque inside an artery atherosclerosis = The buildup of fatty deposits (plaque) in the walls of arteries, causing narrowing and reduced blood flow atherothrombotic stroke = A type of stroke that occurs when a large artery to the brain is completely blocked by the formation of a clot athlete’s foot = A foot infection caused by fungus; symptoms include cracking and peeling skin and itchiness</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following medical terms with their definitions:

<p>atherosclerotic plaque = A mixture of fats, cholesterol, and other tissue that builds up on artery walls asystole = The absence of electrical activity in the heart asymptomatic = Showing no signs or symptoms of disease, whether or not disease is present ataxia = Being unable to control movement; symptoms include shaking and an unsteady walk</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match these medical conditions with their descriptions:

<p>atherosclerosis = The buildup of fatty deposits (plaque) in the walls of arteries, causing narrowing and reduced blood flow atherothrombotic stroke = A type of stroke that occurs when a large artery to the brain is completely blocked by the formation of a clot athlete’s foot = A foot infection caused by fungus; symptoms include cracking and peeling skin and itchiness atheroma = An abnormal build-up of fatty plaque inside an artery</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following medical terms with their definitions:

<p>astringent = A substance that contracts skin tissues and shrinks pores asymptomatic = Showing no signs or symptoms of disease, whether or not disease is present asystole = The absence of electrical activity in the heart ataxia = Being unable to control movement; symptoms include shaking and an unsteady walk</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match these medical conditions with their descriptions:

<p>atheroma = An abnormal build-up of fatty plaque inside an artery atherosclerosis = The buildup of fatty deposits (plaque) in the walls of arteries, causing narrowing and reduced blood flow atherothrombotic stroke = A type of stroke that occurs when a large artery to the brain is completely blocked by the formation of a clot athlete’s foot = A foot infection caused by fungus; symptoms include cracking and peeling skin and itchiness</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following medical terms with their definitions:

<p>atherosclerotic plaque = A mixture of fats, cholesterol, and other tissue that builds up on artery walls asystole = The absence of electrical activity in the heart asymptomatic = Showing no signs or symptoms of disease, whether or not disease is present ataxia = Being unable to control movement; symptoms include shaking and an unsteady walk</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match these medical conditions with their descriptions:

<p>atherosclerosis = The buildup of fatty deposits (plaque) in the walls of arteries, causing narrowing and reduced blood flow atherothrombotic stroke = A type of stroke that occurs when a large artery to the brain is completely blocked by the formation of a clot athlete’s foot = A foot infection caused by fungus; symptoms include cracking and peeling skin and itchiness atheroma = An abnormal build-up of fatty plaque inside an artery</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following medical terms with their definitions:

<p>astringent = A substance that contracts skin tissues and shrinks pores asymptomatic = Showing no signs or symptoms of disease, whether or not disease is present asystole = The absence of electrical activity in the heart ataxia = Being unable to control movement; symptoms include shaking and an unsteady walk</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match these medical conditions with their descriptions:

<p>atheroma = An abnormal build-up of fatty plaque inside an artery atherosclerosis = The buildup of fatty deposits (plaque) in the walls of arteries, causing narrowing and reduced blood flow atherothrombotic stroke = A type of stroke that occurs when a large artery to the brain is completely blocked by the formation of a clot athlete’s foot = A foot infection caused by fungus; symptoms include cracking and peeling skin and itchiness</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their definitions:

<p>astringent = A substance that contracts skin tissues and shrinks pores asymptomatic = Showing no signs or symptoms of disease, whether or not disease is present asystole = The absence of electrical activity in the heart ataxia = Being unable to control movement; symptoms include shaking and an unsteady walk</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following medical terms with their meanings:

<p>atheroma = An abnormal build-up of fatty plaque inside an artery atherosclerosis = The buildup of fatty deposits (plaque) in the walls of arteries, causing narrowing and reduced blood flow; the disease responsible for most heart attacks and many strokes atherothrombotic stroke = A type of stroke that occurs when a large artery to the brain is completely blocked by the formation of a clot atlas = Another name for the topmost vertebra of</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following health-related terms with their descriptions:

<p>atherosclerotic plaque = A mixture of fats, cholesterol, and other tissue that builds up on artery walls athlete’s foot = A foot infection caused by fungus; symptoms include cracking and peeling skin and itchiness asystole = The absence of electrical activity in the heart asymptomatic = Showing no signs or symptoms of disease, whether or not disease is present</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following medical conditions with their definitions:

<p>atherosclerosis = The buildup of fatty deposits (plaque) in the walls of arteries, causing narrowing and reduced blood flow; the disease responsible for most heart attacks and many strokes ataxia = Being unable to control movement; symptoms include shaking and an unsteady walk athlete’s foot = A foot infection caused by fungus; symptoms include cracking and peeling skin and itchiness atherothrombotic stroke = A type of stroke that occurs when a large artery to the brain is completely blocked by the formation of a clot</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their descriptions:

<p>astringent = A substance that contracts skin tissues and shrinks pores atlas = Another name for the topmost vertebra of atheroma = An abnormal build-up of fatty plaque inside an artery atherosclerotic plaque = A mixture of fats, cholesterol, and other tissue that builds up on artery walls</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following medical terms with their meanings:

<p>asystole = The absence of electrical activity in the heart ataxia = Being unable to control movement; symptoms include shaking and an unsteady walk atherothrombotic stroke = A type of stroke that occurs when a large artery to the brain is completely blocked by the formation of a clot athlete’s foot = A foot infection caused by fungus; symptoms include cracking and peeling skin and itchiness</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their definitions:

<p>asymptomatic = Showing no signs or symptoms of disease, whether or not disease is present atheroma = An abnormal build-up of fatty plaque inside an artery atherosclerosis = The buildup of fatty deposits (plaque) in the walls of arteries, causing narrowing and reduced blood flow; the disease responsible for most heart attacks and many strokes atherosclerotic plaque = A mixture of fats, cholesterol, and other tissue that builds up on artery walls</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following health-related terms with their descriptions:

<p>astringent = A substance that contracts skin tissues and shrinks pores atlas = Another name for the topmost vertebra of athlete’s foot = A foot infection caused by fungus; symptoms include cracking and peeling skin and itchiness asystole = The absence of electrical activity in the heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following medical conditions with their definitions:

<p>atherothrombotic stroke = A type of stroke that occurs when a large artery to the brain is completely blocked by the formation of a clot ataxia = Being unable to control movement; symptoms include shaking and an unsteady walk atherosclerosis = The buildup of fatty deposits (plaque) in the walls of arteries, causing narrowing and reduced blood flow; the disease responsible for most heart attacks and many strokes atherosclerotic plaque = A mixture of fats, cholesterol, and other tissue that builds up on artery walls</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their descriptions:

<p>asymptomatic = Showing no signs or symptoms of disease, whether or not disease is present atlas = Another name for the topmost vertebra of athlete’s foot = A foot infection caused by fungus; symptoms include cracking and peeling skin and itchiness atheroma = An abnormal build-up of fatty plaque inside an artery</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following medical terms with their definitions:

<p>astringent = A substance that contracts skin tissues and shrinks pores asymptomatic = Showing no signs or symptoms of disease, whether or not disease is present asystole = The absence of electrical activity in the heart ataxia = Being unable to control movement; symptoms include shaking and an unsteady walk</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following medical terms with their definitions:

<p>atheroma = An abnormal build-up of fatty plaque inside an artery atherosclerosis = The buildup of fatty deposits (plaque) in the walls of arteries, causing narrowing and reduced blood flow; the disease responsible for most heart attacks and many strokes atherothrombotic stroke = A type of stroke that occurs when a large artery to the brain is completely blocked by the formation of a clot athlete’s foot = A foot infection caused by fungus; symptoms include cracking and peeling skin and itchiness. Also known as tinea pedis</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following medical terms with their definitions:

<p>asystole = The absence of electrical activity in the heart atherosclerosis = The buildup of fatty deposits (plaque) in the walls of arteries, causing narrowing and reduced blood flow; the disease responsible for most heart attacks and many strokes ataxia = Being unable to control movement; symptoms include shaking and an unsteady walk astringent = A substance that contracts skin tissues and shrinks pores</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following medical terms with their definitions:

<p>atheroma = An abnormal build-up of fatty plaque inside an artery asymptomatic = Showing no signs or symptoms of disease, whether or not disease is present athlete’s foot = A foot infection caused by fungus; symptoms include cracking and peeling skin and itchiness. Also known as tinea pedis asystole = The absence of electrical activity in the heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following medical terms with their definitions:

<p>atherosclerotic plaque = A mixture of fats, cholesterol, and other tissue that builds up on artery walls atherothrombotic stroke = A type of stroke that occurs when a large artery to the brain is completely blocked by the formation of a clot athlete’s foot = A foot infection caused by fungus; symptoms include cracking and peeling skin and itchiness. Also known as tinea pedis atlas = Another name for the topmost vertebra of</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following medical terms with their definitions:

<p>asystole = The absence of electrical activity in the heart atherosclerotic plaque = A mixture of fats, cholesterol, and other tissue that builds up on artery walls atherothrombotic stroke = A type of stroke that occurs when a large artery to the brain is completely blocked by the formation of a clot athlete’s foot = A foot infection caused by fungus; symptoms include cracking and peeling skin and itchiness. Also known as tinea pedis</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following medical terms with their definitions:

<p>astringent = A substance that contracts skin tissues and shrinks pores asymptomatic = Showing no signs or symptoms of disease, whether or not disease is present atherosclerotic plaque = A mixture of fats, cholesterol, and other tissue that builds up on artery walls atlas = Another name for the topmost vertebra of</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following medical terms with their definitions:

<p>atheroma = An abnormal build-up of fatty plaque inside an artery atherosclerosis = The buildup of fatty deposits (plaque) in the walls of arteries, causing narrowing and reduced blood flow; the disease responsible for most heart attacks and many strokes atherosclerotic plaque = A mixture of fats, cholesterol, and other tissue that builds up on artery walls atlas = Another name for the topmost vertebra of</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following medical terms with their definitions:

<p>astringent = A substance that contracts skin tissues and shrinks pores atherothrombotic stroke = A type of stroke that occurs when a large artery to the brain is completely blocked by the formation of a clot athlete’s foot = A foot infection caused by fungus; symptoms include cracking and peeling skin and itchiness. Also known as tinea pedis atlas = Another name for the topmost vertebra of</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following medical terms with their definitions:

<p>atherosclerosis = The buildup of fatty deposits (plaque) in the walls of arteries, causing narrowing and reduced blood flow; the disease responsible for most heart attacks and many strokes atherosclerotic plaque = A mixture of fats, cholesterol, and other tissue that builds up on artery walls atherothrombotic stroke = A type of stroke that occurs when a large artery to the brain is completely blocked by the formation of a clot asymptomatic = Showing no signs or symptoms of disease, whether or not disease is present</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following medical terms with their definitions:

<p>Astringent = A substance that contracts skin tissues and shrinks pores Asymptomatic = Showing no signs or symptoms of disease, whether or not disease is present Asystole = The absence of electrical activity in the heart Ataxia = Being unable to control movement; symptoms include shaking and an unsteady walk</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following medical terms with their definitions:

<p>Atheroma = An abnormal build-up of fatty plaque inside an artery Atherosclerosis = The buildup of fatty deposits (plaque) in the walls of arteries, causing narrowing and reduced blood flow Atherosclerotic plaque = A mixture of fats, cholesterol, and other tissue that builds up on artery walls Atherothrombotic stroke = A type of stroke that occurs when a large artery to the brain is completely blocked by the formation of a clot</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following medical terms with their definitions:

<p>Athlete's foot = A foot infection caused by fungus; symptoms include cracking and peeling skin and itchiness Atlas = Another name for the topmost vertebra of</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following medical terms with their definitions:

<p>Asymptomatic = Showing no signs or symptoms of disease, whether or not disease is present Atherosclerosis = The buildup of fatty deposits (plaque) in the walls of arteries, causing narrowing and reduced blood flow Athlete's foot = A foot infection caused by fungus; symptoms include cracking and peeling skin and itchiness Atlas = Another name for the topmost vertebra of</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following medical terms with their definitions:

<p>Asystole = The absence of electrical activity in the heart Ataxia = Being unable to control movement; symptoms include shaking and an unsteady walk Atheroma = An abnormal build-up of fatty plaque inside an artery Atherosclerotic plaque = A mixture of fats, cholesterol, and other tissue that builds up on artery walls</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following medical terms with their definitions:

<p>Astringent = A substance that contracts skin tissues and shrinks pores Asystole = The absence of electrical activity in the heart Ataxia = Being unable to control movement; symptoms include shaking and an unsteady walk Atherosclerotic plaque = A mixture of fats, cholesterol, and other tissue that builds up on artery walls</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following medical terms with their definitions:

<p>Astringent = A substance that contracts skin tissues and shrinks pores Atheroma = An abnormal build-up of fatty plaque inside an artery Atherosclerosis = The buildup of fatty deposits (plaque) in the walls of arteries, causing narrowing and reduced blood flow Athlete's foot = A foot infection caused by fungus; symptoms include cracking and peeling skin and itchiness</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following medical terms with their definitions:

<p>Asystole = The absence of electrical activity in the heart Atherosclerotic plaque = A mixture of fats, cholesterol, and other tissue that builds up on artery walls Atherothrombotic stroke = A type of stroke that occurs when a large artery to the brain is completely blocked by the formation of a clot Atlas = Another name for the topmost vertebra of</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following medical terms with their definitions:

<p>Astringent = A substance that contracts skin tissues and shrinks pores Asymptomatic = Showing no signs or symptoms of disease, whether or not disease is present Atherothrombotic stroke = A type of stroke that occurs when a large artery to the brain is completely blocked by the formation of a clot Athlete's foot = A foot infection caused by fungus; symptoms include cracking and peeling skin and itchiness</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following medical terms with their definitions:

<p>Asymptomatic = Showing no signs or symptoms of disease, whether or not disease is present Atherosclerosis = The buildup of fatty deposits (plaque) in the walls of arteries, causing narrowing and reduced blood flow Atheroma = An abnormal build-up of fatty plaque inside an artery Atlas = Another name for the topmost vertebra of</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following medical terms with their definitions:

<p>astringent = A substance that contracts skin tissues and shrinks pores asystole = The absence of electrical activity in the heart atheroma = An abnormal build-up of fatty plaque inside an artery atlas = Another name for the topmost vertebra</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match these medical conditions with their descriptions:

<p>asymptomatic = Showing no signs or symptoms of disease, whether or not disease is present ataxia = Being unable to control movement; symptoms include shaking and an unsteady walk atherosclerosis = The buildup of fatty deposits (plaque) in the walls of arteries, causing narrowing and reduced blood flow athlete’s foot = A foot infection caused by fungus; symptoms include cracking and peeling skin and itchiness</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following medical terms with their definitions:

<p>atherosclerotic plaque = A mixture of fats, cholesterol, and other tissue that builds up on artery walls atherothrombotic stroke = A type of stroke that occurs when a large artery to the brain is completely blocked by the formation of a clot</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match these medical conditions with their descriptions:

<p>atherosclerosis = The buildup of fatty deposits (plaque) in the walls of arteries, causing narrowing and reduced blood flow athlete’s foot = A foot infection caused by fungus; symptoms include cracking and peeling skin and itchiness</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following medical terms with their definitions:

<p>atlas = Another name for the topmost vertebra asystole = The absence of electrical activity in the heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match these medical conditions with their descriptions:

<p>ataxia = Being unable to control movement; symptoms include shaking and an unsteady walk atherothrombotic stroke = A type of stroke that occurs when a large artery to the brain is completely blocked by the formation of a clot</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following medical terms with their definitions:

<p>astringent = A substance that contracts skin tissues and shrinks pores atheroma = An abnormal build-up of fatty plaque inside an artery</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match these medical conditions with their descriptions:

<p>asymptomatic = Showing no signs or symptoms of disease, whether or not disease is present atherosclerosis = The buildup of fatty deposits (plaque) in the walls of arteries, causing narrowing and reduced blood flow</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following medical terms with their definitions:

<p>atherosclerotic plaque = A mixture of fats, cholesterol, and other tissue that builds up on artery walls asystole = The absence of electrical activity in the heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match these medical conditions with their descriptions:

<p>ataxia = Being unable to control movement; symptoms include shaking and an unsteady walk athlete’s foot = A foot infection caused by fungus; symptoms include cracking and peeling skin and itchiness</p> Signup and view all the answers

Atherosclerosis is a condition characterized by the narrowing and reduced blood flow in the walls of arteries.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Athlete's foot is a foot infection caused by a fungus.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Asystole refers to the absence of electrical activity in the heart.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Atheroma is an abnormal build-up of fatty plaque inside an artery.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Atherothrombotic stroke occurs when a clot completely blocks a large artery to the brain.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Astringent is a substance that expands skin tissues and enlarges pores.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Asymptomatic means showing signs or symptoms of a disease, even if the disease is present.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Ataxia is a condition characterized by the inability to control movement, including shaking and an unsteady walk.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Atlas is another term for the topmost vertebra of the spine.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Atherosclerotic plaque is a mixture of fats, cholesterol, and other tissue that builds up on artery walls.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Astringent is a substance that contracts skin tissues and shrinks pores.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Asymptomatic means showing no signs or symptoms of disease, whether or not disease is present.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Asystole refers to the presence of electrical activity in the heart.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Ataxia is a condition characterized by the inability to control movement, including shaking and an unsteady walk.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Atheroma is an abnormal build-up of fatty plaque inside an artery.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Atherosclerosis is the buildup of fatty deposits in the walls of veins, causing narrowing and reduced blood flow.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Atherosclerotic plaque is a mixture of fats, cholesterol, and other tissue that builds up on vein walls.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Atherothrombotic stroke occurs when a large artery to the brain is completely blocked by the formation of a clot.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Athlete’s foot is a foot infection caused by a fungus, also known as tinea pedis.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Atlas is another name for the bottommost vertebra of the spine.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of medical wearables?

<p>Smart watches (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one benefit of telemedicine services?

<p>Easier access to doctors (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does technology contribute to healthcare?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can technology be used for in healthcare?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one advantage of a unified database for medical records?

<p>Easy access to medical records (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which technology allows doctors to access a full medical history of the patient and provide personalized care?

<p>Artificial intelligence (AI) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the latest advances in technology being used in healthcare?

<p>Medical wearables (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the improvements in healthcare resulting from advancements in technology?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which technology allows doctors to perform surgery in difficult-to-access areas of the body?

<p>Robotic surgery (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one way technology has improved healthcare facilities?

<p>Modernized hospitals and equipment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the signs and symptoms of arthritis?

<p>Pain around the joint, lack of motion, stiffness, grating, swelling around the joint.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the signs and symptoms of osteoporosis?

<p>Easily fractured bones, back pain, stooped posture, loss of height.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the treatment options for arthritis?

<p>Medication to reduce pain, inflammation and swelling, physical therapy to strengthen the muscles around the joint, surgery to replace the affected joint with an artificial one.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the risk factors for developing osteoporosis?

<p>Reaching middle-age, being a woman, lack of exercise, low calcium and vitamin D intake, consumption of caffeine and fizzy drinks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can osteoporosis be treated?

<p>Getting enough calcium and vitamin D in the diet, avoiding fizzy drinks and caffeine, engaging in weight-bearing physical activity, taking medication to slow down bone weakening process.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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