HTHRHSC 2500 Med Term Fundamentals
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What is the root word for "bone"?
The root word for "bone" is "oste/o."
What does the prefix "endo-" mean?
The prefix "endo-" means within or inside.
What is the meaning of "nephrectomy"?
"Nephrectomy" refers to the surgical removal of ...
HTHRHSC 2500 Med Term Fundamentals
1 Rated A+
What is the root word for "bone"?
✔✔The root word for "bone" is "oste/o."
What does the prefix "endo-" mean?
✔✔The prefix "endo-" means within or inside.
What is the meaning of "nephrectomy"?
✔✔"Nephrectomy" refers to the surgical removal of a kidney.
What does the suffix "-logy" mean?
✔✔The suffix "-logy" means the study of.
What is the root word for "liver"?
✔✔The root word for "liver" is "hepat/o."
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,What does the prefix "a-" or "an-" mean?
✔✔The prefix "a-" or "an-" means without or lack of.
What is the medical term for inflammation of the liver?
✔✔The medical term for inflammation of the liver is "hepatitis."
What is the meaning of "tachycardia"?
✔✔"Tachycardia" refers to a fast heart rate.
What does the term "subcutaneous" refer to?
✔✔"Subcutaneous" refers to something located under the skin.
What is the meaning of "osteomalacia"?
✔✔"Osteomalacia" refers to the softening of the bones.
What is the medical term for disease of the heart muscle?
✔✔The medical term for disease of the heart muscle is "cardiomyopathy."
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, What is the meaning of the root word "cardi/o"?
✔✔The root word "cardi/o" means heart.
What is the prefix for "under" or "below"?
✔✔The prefix for "under" or "below" is "hypo-".
What does the suffix "-itis" indicate in medical terminology?
✔✔The suffix "-itis" indicates inflammation.
What does the medical term "gastrectomy" refer to?
✔✔"Gastrectomy" refers to the surgical removal of the stomach.
What is the meaning of the prefix "brady-"?
✔✔The prefix "brady-" means slow.
What does the term "neurology" refer to?
✔✔"Neurology" refers to the study of the nervous system.
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