CH01 Word Parts Practice FLASHCARD

Front

Which prefix would you use to indicate "deficient" or "decreased" in a medical term? Options: hyper-, hypo-, pre-, post-

Back

hypo-

Front

If a patient is diagnosed with "gastralgia," what does the suffix "-algia" indicate?

Back

Pain

Front

Which suffix would you use to describe an abnormal condition or disease? Options: -itis, -osis, -ectomy, -gram

Back

-osis

Front

What does the suffix "-ectomy" mean in medical terminology?

Back

Surgical removal or excision

Front

Which of the following best describes the meaning of the prefix "pre-"?

Back

Before, in front of

Front

If a doctor writes "colostomy" in a patient's chart, what does the suffix "-ostomy" indicate?

Back

Surgical creation of an artificial opening

Front

Which suffix would you use to indicate "abnormal hardening" of a tissue?

Back

-sclerosis

Front

A patient is experiencing "rhinorrhea." Based on the suffix, what is the patient experiencing?

Back

Flow or discharge from the nose

Front

If a medical report mentions "myorrhaphy," what procedure has likely been performed?

Back

Surgical suturing of a muscle

Front

A patient is diagnosed with "arthritis." What does this diagnosis indicate?

Back

Inflammation of the joints