Introduction to Medical Terminology

What does the prefix "brady-" mean in medical terminology?

• Fast

• Slow

• Large

• Small

Which suffix is used to indicate inflammation?

• -itis

• -ectomy

• -osis

• -algia

What is the anatomical term for the front of the body?

• Posterior

• Anterior

• Lateral

• Medial

Which prefix means "within" or "inside"?

• Inter-

• Intra-

• Extra-

• Sub-

What does the suffix "-ectomy" refer to?

• Surgical removal

• Study of

• Pain

• Disease

Which term refers to the position of lying face down?

• Supine

• Prone

• Lateral

• Dorsal

What does the prefix "tachy-" mean?

• Slow

• Fast

• Above

• Below

Which suffix indicates a condition or disease?

• -itis

• -osis

• -ectomy

• -algia

What is the anatomical term for the back of the body?

• Anterior

• Posterior

• Lateral

• Medial

Which prefix means "between"?

• Intra-

• Inter-

• Sub-

• Supra-