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Medical Terminology and Anatomy Flashcards

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  1. What does the prefix 'brady-' mean in medical terminology?

    Answer: Slow

    The prefix 'brady-' means slow, as seen in bradycardia (slow heart rate).

  2. Which medical term refers to inflammation of the stomach lining?

    Answer: Gastritis

    Gastritis is the inflammation of the stomach lining, where '-itis' denotes inflammation.

  3. What does the abbreviation 'Dx' stand for in a medical chart?

    Answer: Diagnosis

    'Dx' is the standard medical abbreviation for diagnosis.

  4. The term 'hypertension' refers to which condition?

    Answer: High blood pressure

    Hypertension means high blood pressure, where 'hyper-' means above normal.

  5. Which suffix means 'surgical removal' in medical terminology?

    Answer: -ectomy

    The suffix '-ectomy' means surgical removal, as in appendectomy (removal of the appendix).

  6. What is the anatomical term for the front surface of the body?

    Answer: Anterior

    Anterior refers to the front surface of the body, opposite to posterior (back).