Which word part means "heart"?
Medical Term 8.01 Word Parts of Cardiovascular System Terms

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9th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
cardi/o
–itis
Answer explanation
The word part "cardi/o" is derived from the Greek word "kardia," meaning "heart." In contrast, "–itis" refers to inflammation. Therefore, "cardi/o" is the correct choice for meaning "heart."
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which word part means "inflammation"?
valvuloplasty
–itis
Answer explanation
The suffix "–itis" is a common medical term that denotes inflammation. In contrast, "valvuloplasty" refers to a surgical procedure to repair a heart valve, not inflammation.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which word part means "to hold back"?
isch/o
–tachy
Answer explanation
The word part "isch/o" means "to hold back". It is derived from the Greek word "ischos", which refers to restriction or hindrance. In contrast, "–tachy" relates to speed, not holding back.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which word part means "tumor"?
–oma
hyper–
Answer explanation
The suffix "–oma" is a medical term that specifically means "tumor". In contrast, "hyper–" refers to excess or over, not related to tumors.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which word part means "fast"?
–oma
–tachy
Answer explanation
The word part "–tachy" means "fast" in medical terminology, often used in terms like tachycardia (fast heart rate). In contrast, "–oma" refers to a tumor or swelling, making "–tachy" the correct choice.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which word part means "beyond"?
cardiomegaly
ultra–
Answer explanation
The prefix "ultra–" means "beyond" or "excessive." In contrast, "cardiomegaly" refers to an enlarged heart and does not convey the meaning of "beyond." Therefore, the correct answer is "ultra–."
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which word part means "surgical repair of the valve"?
valvuloplasty
hyper–
Answer explanation
The term 'valvuloplasty' specifically refers to the surgical repair of a valve. The prefix 'hyper–' does not relate to valve repair, making 'valvuloplasty' the correct choice.
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