AU - Medical Terminology Module 1

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What does the root 'therm' mean?

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Heat

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Which term refers to inflammation of the outer layer of the heart?

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Pericarditis

Front

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

Back

Inflammation

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Which prefix means 'within' or 'inside of'?

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Endo

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What does the root 'gastro' refer to?

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Stomach

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Which term describes a physician specializing in the heart? Options: Dermatologist, Hematologist, Neurologist

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Cardiologist

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What does the suffix '-ectomy' mean?

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To remove

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Which term refers to the enlargement of the heart?

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Cardiomegaly

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What does the root 'nephro' or 'rene' refer to?

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Kidney

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Which term refers to inflammation of the brain?

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Encephalitis