Med Terms Mid Term

Front

What does the prefix 'Hypo-' mean?

Back

Deficient or decreased.

Front

What is the term for the surgical fracture of a bone to correct a deformity?

Back

Osteoclasis.

Front

What does 'Quadriplegia' refer to?

Back

Paralysis of all four extremities.

Front

Which bone is known as the upper arm bone?

Back

Humerus.

Front

True or False: Gastrosis means pertaining to the stomach.

Back

False.

Front

What does the prefix 'Hyper-' mean?

Back

Excessive or increased.

Front

What is the term for the surgical removal of a portion of the vertebra?

Back

Laminectomy.

Front

What does 'Paraplegia' refer to?

Back

Paralysis of the lower half of the body.

Front

What is the term for the surgical suturing of a bone?

Back

Osteorrhaphy.

Front

What does the prefix 'Sub-' mean?

Back

Under or below.