Building Terms & Word Structure - Med Term Flashcard

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What two languages contribute to 75% of medical terms?

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Latin and Greek

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What does the prefix 'super-' mean?

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above, over

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What type of word component is 'hyper-'?

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Prefix

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What type of word component is 'Cardi/o'?

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Word root

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What is the root of the word 'rewind'?

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wind

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What does the prefix 'hypo-' mean?

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below, under

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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 'brady-' indicate?

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slow

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

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surgical removal

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What does the prefix 'tachy-' mean?

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fast