Medical Terminology

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What does the suffix '-sclerosis' mean?

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Abnormal hardening.

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What is the meaning of the suffix '-plasty'?

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Surgical repair.

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What does the prefix 'Intra-' signify in medical terminology?

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Within or inside.

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What does the suffix '-pathy' refer to?

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Disease.

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What does the suffix '-al' indicate?

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Pertaining to.

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What is the meaning of the suffix '-itis'?

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Inflammation.

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What does the prefix 'Hyper-' mean?

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Excessive or above normal.

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What does the prefix 'Hypo-' signify?

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Deficient or below normal.

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What does the suffix '-ectomy' refer to?

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Surgical removal.

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What does the prefix 'Sub-' mean in medical terms?

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Under or below.