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?

    <p>over, above, excessive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the suffix '-ptosis' mean?

    <p>Prolapse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the normal pulse rate range for a child?

    <p>70-120 beats per minute</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the suffix '-penia' mean?

    <p>Reduction in number</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a tracheostomy?

    <p>An incision made in the neck and a tube inserted into the trachea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the suffix '-trophy' mean?

    <p>Nourishment, development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the suffix '-tripsy' mean?

    <p>Surgical crushing</p> Signup and view all the answers

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