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Medical Suffix Meanings Quiz

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What does the suffix "-ectomy" mean?

enlarged
surgical removal (correct)
inflammation
seizure

What does the prefix "hypo-" mean?

under, below, deficient (correct)
softening
fast, rapid
surgical fixation

What does the suffix "-ptosis" mean?

away from
drooping, sagging (correct)
surgical fixation
stretching out, dilation

What does the prefix "hyper-" mean?

over, above, excessive (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix '-ptosis' mean?

Prolapse (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal pulse rate range for a child?

70-120 beats per minute (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix '-penia' mean?

Reduction in number (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a tracheostomy?

An incision made in the neck and a tube inserted into the trachea (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix '-trophy' mean?

Nourishment, development (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix '-tripsy' mean?

Surgical crushing (B) Signup and view all the answers

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