Medical Term 8.01 Word Parts of Cardiovascular System Terms

Medical Term 8.01 Word Parts of Cardiovascular System Terms

9th Grade

40 Qs

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Medical Term 8.01 Word Parts of Cardiovascular System Terms

Medical Term 8.01 Word Parts of Cardiovascular System Terms

Assessment

Quiz

Health Sciences

9th Grade

Hard

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40 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which word part means "heart"?

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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