PREFIXS
What does the prefix hyper- mean?
Excessive or above normal.
What does the suffix -itis mean?
Inflammation.
What does tachycardia mean?
An abnormally fast heart rate.
Break down tachycardia into its word parts and give its meaning.
tachy- = fast
cardi = heart
-ia = condition
Meaning: Condition of an abnormally fast heart rate.
Which term means inflammation of the liver?
A. Hepatitis
B. Nephritis
C. Gastritis
D. Arthritis
A. Hepatitis
What does the prefix hypo- mean?
Below normal or deficient.
What does the suffix -ectomy mean?
What does the suffix -ectomy mean?
What does bradycardia mean?
An abnormally slow heart rate.
Break down pericarditis into its word parts and give its meaning
peri- = around
cardi = heart
-itis = inflammation
Meaning: Inflammation of the tissue surrounding the heart.
Which term means surgical removal of the uterus?
A. Hysterectomy
B. Hysteroscopy
C. Mastectomy
D. Oophorectomy
A. Hysterectomy
What does the prefix tachy- mean?
Fast or rapid.
What does the suffix -algia mean?
pain
What does arthritis mean?
Inflammation of a joint.
Break down appendectomy into its word parts and give its meaning.
append = appendix
-ectomy = surgical removal
Meaning: Surgical removal of the appendix.
Which term means overproduction by the thyroid gland?
A. Hypothyroidism
B. Hyperthyroidism
C. Hypoparathyroidism
D. Hyperparathyroidism
B. Hyperthyroidism
What does the prefix brady- mean?
Slow.
What does the suffix -megaly mean?
Enlargement.
What does hyperthyroidism mean?
Overproduction of thyroid hormones caused by an overactive thyroid gland.
Break down osteopathy into its word parts and give its meaning.
oste/o = bone
-pathy = disease or disorder
Meaning: Disease or disorder of bone.
Which combining form means bone?
A. cardi/o
B. neur/o
C. oste/o
D. derm/o
C. oste/o
What does the prefix peri- mean?
Around or surrounding.
What does the suffix -ology mean?
study of
What does osteoporosis mean?
A condition in which bones become weak and less dense.
Break down hyperthyroidism into its word parts and give its meaning
hyper- = excessive or above normal
thyroid = thyroid gland
-ism = condition
Meaning: A condition involving an overactive thyroid gland.
A patient has bradycardia. What does this mean?
A. Fast breathing
B. Slow heart rate
C. Fast heart rate
D. Slow breathing
B. Slow heart rate