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What is the meaning of the prefix 'hem/o' in the term 'hemostasis'?
Blood
What does the suffix '-stasis' in 'hemostasis' indicate?
Standing still
What is the meaning of the prefix 'eti/o' in the term 'etiology'?
Cause
What is the meaning of the prefix 'dia-' in the term 'diagnosis'?
Through
What is the meaning of the suffix '-gnosis' in the term 'diagnosis'?
Knowing
What is the meaning of the prefix 'idi/o' in the term 'idiopathic'?
Unknown
What is the meaning of the suffix '-pathic' in the term 'idiopathic'?
Path
What is the meaning of the prefix 'embol-' in the term 'embols'?
Plug
What is the meaning of the suffix '-us' in the term 'thrombus'?
Structure
What is the meaning of the prefix 'hyper-' in the terms 'hypertension' and 'hyperlipidemia'?
Above normal
Test your knowledge on terms related to the cardiovascular system, including suffixes like -scope, -ectomy, -gram, and more. Explore terminology commonly used in the field of cardiology and surgery.
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