Med Terms 5 question

What is the meaning of the prefix 'a-' or 'an-'?

• Not; without

• Before

• Against

• Two; both

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

• Pain

• Cell

• Surgical removal; excision

• Blood condition

What is the meaning of the term 'pathophysiology'?

• Study of disease

• Enlargement

• Tumor; mass

• Abnormal condition

What is the anatomical position?

• Standing upright with head and feet facing forward

• Lying down with arms at the sides

• Sitting with palms of the hands facing forward

• Bending forward with head facing down

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

• Inflammation

• Specialist (one who studies)

• Study of

• Process of cutting; incision