HS2 Med Terms Test 2

Front

What does the prefix "Ophthalm-" refer to?

Back

Eye

Front

What is the medical term for high blood pressure?

Back

Hypertension

Front

What does the suffix "-plegia" mean?

Back

Paralysis

Front

What does "CVA" stand for?

Back

Stroke

Front

What does "EEG" stand for?

Back

Electroencephalogram

Front

What is "aphasia"?

Back

Loss/inability to speak

Front

What does the medical abbreviation "HR" stand for?

Back

Heart rate

Front

What does the medical term "tachycardia" refer to?

Back

Fast heart rate

Front

What is the medical term for low blood pressure?

Back

Hypotension

Front

The root word encephalo means

Back

Brain