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Which word part usually carries the core meaning of a medical term, such as the organ or body system involved?
Root
Which word part usually carries the core meaning of a medical term, such as the organ or body system involved?
Root
What is the usual function of a prefix in medical terminology?
To indicate number, location, time, or degree
A suffix in a medical term most often appears in which position?
At the end
What is a combining form?
A word root joined to a combining vowel
Which vowel is most commonly used as a combining vowel in medical terms?
o
What does the root cardi mean, as in cardiology?
Heart
What does the suffix -itis mean?
Inflammation
What does nephrectomy mean?
Surgical removal of a kidney
The term gastritis refers to which condition?
Inflammation of the stomach
Which meaning is conveyed by hepatomegaly?
Enlargement of the liver
What does the prefix brady- mean in bradycardia?
Slow
Tachypnea is best defined as which of the following?
Rapid breathing
Which meaning is indicated by the prefix hypo- in hypoglycemia?
Below normal
Hyperthermia describes which condition?
Abnormally high body temperature
In the term pericardium, what does the prefix peri- mean?
Around
What does the suffix -scopy mean, as in endoscopy?
Visual examination using an instrument
The term subcutaneous means which of the following?
Under the skin
What does hematology literally refer to?
Study of blood