Questions and Answers
What does the prefix tachy- mean?
What does the combining form Arthur/o mean?
Joint
What is the definition of tachycardia?
A condition of a fast heart
What does the prefix re- mean?
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What does the suffix -osis mean?
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What is the plural form of apex?
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Which word do you need to build a medical term that means tumor of the liver?
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Which word means pertaining to the heart?
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What does the combining form pneumon/o mean?
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What does the suffix -ism mean?
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What does the abbreviation H&P stand for?
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What does the suffix -graphs mean?
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What does the suffix -patchy mean?
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What are the parts of a combining form?
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What prefix means after or behind?
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Study Notes
Medical Terminology Key Concepts
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Tachy-: A prefix meaning "fast," commonly used in terms related to increased rates, such as heart conditions.
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Arthur/o: A combining form meaning "joint," used in various medical terms related to arthropathy and arthritis.
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Tachycardia: Defined as a condition of a fast heart rate, often indicating underlying health issues requiring attention.
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Re-: A prefix meaning "again and again," indicating repetition in medical processes or conditions.
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-osis: A suffix denoting a condition, abnormal condition, or process, often used in medical diagnoses (e.g., fibrosis).
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Apex: The plural form is "apices," often used in anatomical contexts referring to the top or tip of structures.
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Tumor of the Liver: Requires combining word forms "hepat/o-" (liver) and "-oma" (tumor) to create the term hepatoma.
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Cardiac: An adjective meaning "pertaining to the heart," frequently used in cardiovascular contexts.
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Pneumon/o: A combining form that translates to "lung" or "air," essential for terms related to respiratory health.
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-ism: A suffix that indicates a process or a disease originating from a specific cause, important in diagnostic terminology.
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H&P: An abbreviation for "history and physical," typically used in medical documentation to provide a summary of a patient's medical history and examination.
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-graphs: A suffix meaning "process of recording," used in medical imaging and diagnostics.
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-patchy: A suffix related to disease, often describing patterns or distributions in medical assessments.
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Combining Form Structure: Consists of a root and a combining vowel, allowing for the formation of complex medical terms.
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Post-: A prefix indicating "after" or "behind," used in various contexts to signify timing in medical treatments or conditions.
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