Understanding Medical Terminology Structures

During a biology class, William asked, "What does the prefix 'brady-' mean in medical terminology?"

• Fast

• Slow

• Normal

• Irregular

Answer explanation

In medical terminology, the prefix 'brady-' means 'slow.' It is commonly used to describe conditions like bradycardia, which refers to a slower than normal heart rate.

Match the following suffixes with their meanings:

• pain

• -algia

• condition

• -itis

• inflammation

• -ectomy

• surgical removal

• -osis

Answer explanation

The suffix '-itis' is used in medical terminology to indicate inflammation, such as in 'arthritis' (inflammation of the joints). The other options refer to different medical conditions: '-ectomy' (surgical removal), '-osis' (condition), and '-algia' (pain).

During a biology class, Evelyn asked, "What does the root word 'cardi-' refer to in medical terms?"

• Lungs

• Liver

• Heart

• Kidney

Match the following organs with their surgical removal terms.

• Nephrectomy

• Liver

• Splenectomy

• Spleen

• Cholecystectomy

• Gallbladder

• Hepatectomy

• Kidney

Answer explanation

The term 'nephrectomy' specifically refers to the surgical removal of a kidney. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Kidney', as it directly relates to the procedure described.

During a biology class, Elijah asked, "What does the prefix 'hyper-' mean in medical terminology?"

• Under

• Over

• Between

• Around

Answer explanation

In medical terminology, the prefix 'hyper-' means 'over' or 'excessive'. It is used to indicate an increased level or intensity, making 'over' the correct choice among the options provided.

During a biology class, Hannah asked, "The term that means 'pain in a joint' is (a)   "

• Arthralgia
• Myalgia
• Neuralgia
• Cephalalgia

Answer explanation

The term 'arthralgia' specifically refers to pain in a joint. In contrast, 'myalgia' means muscle pain, 'neuralgia' refers to nerve pain, and 'cephalalgia' indicates headache. Therefore, 'arthralgia' is the correct choice.

During a biology class, Ava asked, "The suffix '-logy' means (a)   in medical terminology."

• Study of
• Treatment of
• Removal of
• Pain of

During a biology class, Sophia asked, "The term 'hepatomegaly' refers to the enlargement of which organ?"

• Heart

• Liver

• Kidney

• Stomach

Answer explanation

Hepatomegaly specifically refers to the enlargement of the liver. It is a medical term derived from 'hepato' meaning liver and 'megaly' meaning enlargement.

During a biology class, Olivia asked, "What does the prefix 'tachy-' mean in medical terminology?"

• Slow

• Fast

• Irregular

• Normal

Answer explanation

In medical terminology, the prefix 'tachy-' means 'fast.' It is commonly used to describe conditions like tachycardia, which refers to a fast heart rate. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Fast.'

Sophia is studying medical terminology and wants to know which suffix is used to indicate a surgical procedure to create an opening. Can you help her?

• -stomy

• -plasty

• -scopy

• -graphy

Answer explanation

The suffix '-stomy' indicates a surgical procedure to create an opening, such as in colostomy. In contrast, '-plasty' refers to surgical repair, '-scopy' to visual examination, and '-graphy' to imaging or recording.