Medical Terminology Final Review

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The suffix -algia means

Back

pain

Front

The prefix post- means

Back

after; behind

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The suffix -ectomy means

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surgical removal; excision

Front

The suffix -pnea means 'breathing.' Which prefix should be added to -pnea to mean 'faster-than-normal breathing'?

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Tachy-

Front

The prefixes a-, an- means

Back

not; without

Front

The prefix hypo- means

Back

below; under

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The prefix brady- means

Back

slow

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The suffix -itis means

Back

inflammation

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The prefix pre- means

Back

before

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The suffix -scope means

Back

instrument for viewing