Terminología medica

The combining form "erythr/o"means:

• Red

• Blood cell

• Electricity

• Brain

The prefix "brady-" means:

• Slow

• Fast

• Short

• Long

The prefix "tachy-" means:

• Slow

• Fast

• Short

• Long

Decrease in hemoglobin in the blood to below the normal range produces a condition known as

• Cholemia

• Anemia

• Hypervolemia

• Oligoemia

A white blood cell is a:

• Leukocyte

• Hepatocyte

• Erythrocyte

• Granulocyte

What is the meaning of -itis?

• Pain

• Numbness

• Inflammation

• Reduction

What is the meaning of the suffix -osis?

• Image

• Injury

• Swelling

• Abnormal condition

When airways collapse or are blocked during sleep, a condition called sleep ________ may occur.

• Bronchitis

• Apnea

• Amnea

• Pneumonia

What is the meaning of the suffix -opsy?

• (process of) listening

• (process of) recording

• (process of) viewing

• (process of) removing

What is the meaning of the prefix peri-?

• Below

• Around

• Above

• Away from