College of Radiologic Technology Module 1: Medical Terminology Basics

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What does the suffix '-algia' mean in medical terminology?

Pain

What is the meaning of the prefix 'hypo-' in medical terminology?

Deficient, below, under, decreased

What does the suffix '-oma' mean in medical terminology?

Tumor, mass

What is the meaning of the root 'card-' in medical terminology?

Heart

What does the prefix 'bi-' mean in medical terminology?

Two

What is the meaning of the suffix '-itis' in medical terminology?

Inflammation

What does the prefix 'end-' mean in medical terminology?

Within

What is the meaning of the root 'neur-' in medical terminology?

Nerve

What does the suffix '-pnea' mean in medical terminology?

Breathing

What is the meaning of the prefix 'peri-' in medical terminology?

Around, surrounding

Learn the fundamentals of Medical Terminology, a specialized vocabulary used by healthcare professionals to accurately describe the human body, medical procedures, and diseases. Discover how prefixes, root words, combining vowels, and suffixes are combined to form specific medical terms.

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