College of Radiologic Technology Module 1: Medical Terminology Basics

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

  • Herniation or protrusion
  • Condition of the heart
  • Pain (correct)
  • Inflammation

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

  • Out, outward
  • In, not
  • Deficient, below, under, decreased (correct)
  • Above, on top of

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

  • Condition of the blood
  • Pain
  • Inflammation
  • Tumor, mass (correct)

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

<p>Heart (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

<p>Nerve (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>Around, surrounding (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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