Questions and Answers
What does the prefix 'Tachy-' indicate?
Which suffix indicates a condition that involves inflammation?
Which term refers to the abnormal narrowing of a bodily passage?
What does the suffix '-emia' refer to?
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Which of the following terms indicates swelling caused by fluid collection?
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Which prefix means 'under' or 'below'?
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The suffix '-oma' is used in medical terminology to denote what?
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What does the suffix '-algia' indicate?
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Study Notes
Prefixes
- Oxy- denotes sharp, acute, or pointed; also refers to acid and oxygen.
- Re- implies a return or backward motion.
- Post- indicates a position after something.
- Pleur- relates to sides, ribs, or the pleura (membrane surrounding lungs).
- Mega- signifies large or great size.
- Hypo- indicates a position under, below, or down.
- Hyper- pertains to high, excessive, or above normal levels.
- Angio- refers to blood or lymph vessels.
- Ileo- pertains to a section of the small intestine.
- Colo- relates to the colon or large intestine.
- Brady- signifies slow motion or activity.
- Tachy- indicates fast or rapid processes.
Suffixes
- -pathy refers to suffering or disease conditions.
- -tomy involves cutting into a structure or organ.
- -ectomy denotes the surgical removal or excision of tissue.
- -osis indicates a disease process or abnormal condition.
- -algia signifies pain in a specific area.
- -phagia refers to the act of eating or devouring.
- -itis denotes inflammation or infection of tissues.
- -plegia indicates paralysis or a cessation of movement.
- -sclerosis signifies hardening or stiffening of body tissues.
- -asthenia refers to weakness or loss of strength.
- -emesis indicates vomiting.
- -emia points to the presence of a substance in the blood.
- -oma signifies tumor or cancer formation.
Terms
- Stenosis refers to the abnormal narrowing of a bodily passage or organ.
- Cyanosis describes a bluish discoloration of skin, lips, or nails due to low oxygen levels in the blood.
- Hematoma is a localized collection of clotted blood in an organ, tissue, or space in the body.
- Nosocomial infection is an infection acquired while in a healthcare facility.
- Adipose tissue is synonymous with body fat.
- Edema refers to swelling resulting from fluid accumulation in body tissues.
- Leukopenia signifies a lower than normal count of leukocytes (white blood cells) in the blood.
- Neutropenia occurs when there is a decreased number of neutrophils, a specific type of white blood cell crucial for fighting infections.
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Test your knowledge of medical terminology focusing on common prefixes and suffixes. This quiz will help you understand the meaning of various terms based on their components. Perfect for students studying health sciences or medical terminology.
