Medical Terminology-prefix And Suffix

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1. What does the prefix 'adeno-' typically refer to?

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The prefix 'adeno-' is commonly used in medical terminology to refer to glands, such as adenoma (a benign tumor of glandular tissue) or adenitis (inflammation of a gland). Therefore, the correct answer is 'gland'.

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2. What is carcino?

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The term 'carcino' refers to cancer, a group of diseases characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells. Carcino is often used as a prefix in medical terminology to indicate cancerous conditions.

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3. What is a tumor or mass referred to as?

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The suffix 'oma' is commonly used in medical terminology to indicate a tumor or mass. This can be either benign or malignant, and may or may not have metastasized.

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4. What does the term 'gastro' refer to?

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The term 'gastro' is commonly used to refer to the stomach, rather than the intestines, heart, or liver.

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5. What is the correct spelling of the term for the body's response to injury or infection?

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The correct spelling for the body's response to injury or infection is 'inflammation'.

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6. What does 'myo' refer to in medical terminology?

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The prefix 'myo' is commonly used in medical terminology to refer to muscles, such as in terms like myopathy (muscle disease) or myocardium (heart muscle).

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7. What does the term 'algia' refer to in medical terminology?

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In medical terminology, 'algia' specifically refers to pain, while 'inflammation', 'itching', and 'swelling' are different terms that represent other symptoms or conditions.

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8. What does the term 'thombo' refer to in the medical field?

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The term 'thombo' is commonly used to refer to the process of blood clotting in the medical field.

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9. What is another term for a vein?

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A vein is a blood vessel that carries blood towards the heart, while an artery carries blood away from the heart. A capillary is a small blood vessel that connects arteries and veins. A bronchus is a passage of airway in the respiratory system.

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10. What does 'leuko' mean?

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The prefix 'leuko-' is derived from the Greek word 'leukos' meaning white, which is commonly used in medical terminology to refer to white blood cells or white matter in the brain.

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11. What does the term 'emia' refer to in medical terminology?

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The suffix 'emia' in medical terminology generally refers to a condition or presence of a substance in the blood. Options 'inflammation', 'infection', and 'digestive disorder' do not specifically pertain to conditions related to the blood.

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12. What is the correct spelling of the tube that connects the throat to the stomach?

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The correct spelling of the tube that connects the throat to the stomach is 'esophagus'.

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13. What does the suffix '-ectomy' commonly refer to?

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The suffix '-ectomy' is commonly used in medical terminology to indicate the cutting out, removal, or incision of a specific body part or tissue.

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14. What is the correct term for tracheo?

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The term 'tracheo' refers to the trachea, which is a tube-like structure that connects the larynx to the lungs for the passage of air. The incorrect answers are variations of the word 'trachea' that do not accurately represent the intended term.

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15. What does the suffix '-otomy' typically indicate in medical terminology?

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The suffix '-otomy' in medical terminology refers to a surgical incision or cutting into a part of the body. While 'excision' also involves cutting out, 'necrosis' refers to tissue death, and 'biopsy' involves the removal of a tissue sample for examination.

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16. What is an ostomy?

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An ostomy is specifically an opening in the body created during surgery for the discharge of body wastes, and not the other options provided.

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17. What organ is primarily targeted during cardio exercises?

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Cardio exercises like running, cycling, and swimming are primarily aimed at improving the health and function of the heart by increasing heart rate and blood circulation throughout the body.

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18. What does 'hepato' refer to?

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The term 'hepato' is a prefix derived from the Greek word for liver, therefore the correct answer is 'liver'. The incorrect answers, 'heart', 'lung', and 'kidney', refer to other organs in the body.

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19. What does the term 'megaly' typically refer to?

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The term 'megaly' is commonly used in medical terminology to indicate enlargement of a particular organ or structure in the body.

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20. What does the term 'nephro' refer to?

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The term 'nephro' is derived from Greek and specifically refers to the kidneys. It is commonly used in medical terminology related to the kidneys.

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21. What does 'hemo' refer to?

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The term 'hemo' is commonly used to refer to blood in medical terminology.

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22. What is the meaning of the suffix 'ology'?

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The suffix 'ology' is commonly used in English to denote a field of study or academic discipline.

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23. What does 'erythro' mean?

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The prefix 'erythro' is derived from the Greek word for 'red', so it is used to indicate the color red in various scientific terms.

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24. What does 'cyto' refer to in biology?

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The prefix 'cyto' in biology typically refers to cell-related structures or functions.

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25. Which term is synonymous with 'cyte'?

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The term 'cyte' refers to a type of cell in the body, making 'cell' the correct answer.

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26. What is the opposite of 'a / an'?

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The correct answer for the opposite of 'a / an' is 'no, not', indicating absence or negation.

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27. What is the medical term for 'emia'?

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The suffix 'emia' in medical terminology refers to a blood condition, such as anemia.

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28. What is another term for bronchial tube?

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The correct term for broncho is bronchial tube, which is part of the respiratory system responsible for carrying air into the lungs.

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29. What does the abbreviation 'ic' stand for?

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The correct answer 'pertaining to' is the most common usage of the abbreviation 'ic'. While the other options may also use the abbreviation 'ic' in different contexts, they are not the primary meaning of 'ic' in general.

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30. What do the initials 'chemo' stand for?

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The term 'chemo' is commonly used to refer to chemotherapy, which involves the use of drugs or chemicals to treat diseases such as cancer. While the incorrect answers may be related to medical treatments, they do not specifically refer to the use of drugs or chemicals.

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What does the prefix 'adeno-' typically refer to?
What is carcino?
What is a tumor or mass referred to as?
What does the term 'gastro' refer to?
What is the correct spelling of the term for the body's response to...
What does 'myo' refer to in medical terminology?
What does the term 'algia' refer to in medical terminology?
What does the term 'thombo' refer to in the medical field?
What is another term for a vein?
What does 'leuko' mean?
What does the term 'emia' refer to in medical terminology?
What is the correct spelling of the tube that connects the throat to...
What does the suffix '-ectomy' commonly refer to?
What is the correct term for tracheo?
What does the suffix '-otomy' typically indicate in medical...
What is an ostomy?
What organ is primarily targeted during cardio exercises?
What does 'hepato' refer to?
What does the term 'megaly' typically refer to?
What does the term 'nephro' refer to?
What does 'hemo' refer to?
What is the meaning of the suffix 'ology'?
What does 'erythro' mean?
What does 'cyto' refer to in biology?
Which term is synonymous with 'cyte'?
What is the opposite of 'a / an'?
What is the medical term for 'emia'?
What is another term for bronchial tube?
What does the abbreviation 'ic' stand for?
What do the initials 'chemo' stand for?
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