Medical Terminology Study Guide

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What does the suffix '-ectomy' mean?

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Surgical removal.

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What does the prefix 'hyper-' indicate?

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Excessive or more than normal.

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What is the meaning of the term 'dysplasia'?

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Abnormal development of tissues.

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What is the purpose of endoscopy?

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To visually examine internal body cavities or organs using a lighted instrument.

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What does the suffix '-itis' indicate?

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Inflammation.

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What does the term 'anemia' refer to?

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A decrease in red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood.

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What is the significance of the prefix 'a-' in medical terminology?

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It indicates absence or lack of something.

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What is the meaning of 'hemoglobin'?

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The protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen.

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What is the purpose of a stethoscope?

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To listen to sounds within the body.

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What does the term 'hypertrophy' refer to?

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An increase in the size of cells.