Chapter 1 & 2- Study Guide - Tayden Bitsoie

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What is the prefix in the medical term 'subhepatic'?

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Sub-

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What is the correct spelling of the medical term meaning abnormal condition of blue (bluish hue to the skin)?

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Cyanosis

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What is a word root?

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The core of the word.

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What is the abbreviation for red blood cell?

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RBC

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What does the medical term 'osteitis' mean?

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Inflammation of the bone.

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What does the prefix 'sub-' indicate in medical terminology?

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It indicates 'under' or 'below.'

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What is the meaning of the suffix '-itis' in medical terms?

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It indicates inflammation.

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What does the term 'cyanosis' refer to in medical terms?

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A bluish discoloration of the skin due to lack of oxygen.

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What is the meaning of the prefix 'hepat-' in medical terminology?

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It refers to the liver.

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What is the difference between a prefix and a suffix?

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A prefix is added to the beginning of a word, while a suffix is added to the end.