Explain Abbreviations Used in Medical Terminology

The medical terminology associated with companion animals is known as:

• Veterinary Medicine

• Zoology

• Botany

• Entomology

Medical abbreviations are relevant when discussing companion animals because they:

• help in quick communication among veterinary professionals.

• are not commonly used in veterinary medicine.

• are only used in human medicine.

• are irrelevant to animal health.

What does the prefix 'A-, An-' mean?

• with

• without

• above

• below

Fill in the blank: The prefix 'Anti-' means _______.

• against, opposing.

• in favor of

• neutral

• supporting

What does the root word 'cardi-' refer to?

• stomach

• heart

• nose

• intestine

Fill in the blank: The root word 'rhin-' refers to _______.

• nose.

• eye.

• ear.

• mouth.

What does the suffix '-pathy' mean?

• condition of

• blood

• suffering or disease

• without

Fill in the blank: The suffix '-emia' refers to _______.

• blood.

• air.

• water.

• tissue.

What is the dorsal plane?

• a) divides the body into left and right halves

• b) divides the body into dorsal and ventral parts

• c) divides the body into upper and lower parts

Fill in the blank: The median plane runs through the center of the body lengthwise and divides it into equal _______ and _______ halves.

• left, right.

• top, bottom.

• front, back.

• upper, lower.