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Question | Answer |
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What is the constant foundation and core of a medical term? | root |
Which word element appears at the beginning of the term? | prefix |
In the term dementia, the prefix means? | without |
What term has a suffix meaning study of? | neurology |
"Graphic record of the heart's electrical currents" is a definition for what word? | electrocardiogram |
What's the plural form of diagnosis? | diagnoses |
Medical term for the armpit? | axilla |
Medical specialty of diseases of the heart. | cardiology |
What does the term natal mean? | pertaining to birth |
What is the infection of lung tissue called? | pneumonia |
What does RUL stand for? | right upper lobe |
What does dementia mean? | Chronic, progressive, irreversible loss of intellectual and mental functions. |
What does the suffix ia mean? | condition |
True or false. A suffix changes the meaning of a term. | True. |
What does the prefix pre mean? | before |
What is the plural form of vertebra? | vertebrae |
What is a term that contains a suffix meaning structure? | myocardium |
What does the prefix in the word intravenous mean? | within |
What is a neurologist? | Medical specialist in disorders of the nervous system. |
What does the prefix bi mean? | two |
What is opposite of anterior? | posterior |
What is anterior located on the body? | The front surface of the body |
What is the opposite of caudal? | Cephalic |
What part of the body is caudal? | pertaining to or nearer to the tailbone |
Cephalic is which part of the body? | Pertaining to or nearer to the head |
What is the opposite of distal? | Proximal |
Where is the distal part of your body? | situated away from the center of the body. |
What is the same as dorsal? | Posterior |
Where on your body is dorsal? | Pertaining to the back or situated behind |
Lateral is opposite of what? | Medial |
Lateral is located where on the body? | Situated at the side of a structure. |
Where is medial located? | Nearer to the middle of the body |
What is the opposite of prone? | Supine |
Prone is when the body is what? | Lying face down, flat on your belly. |
Proximal is located where on the body? | situated nearest to the center of the body. |
What is supine? | Lying face up, flat on your spine. |
What does the root thorac- mean? | it means chest |
What does the root crani- mean? | skull |
Histology is the study of what? | The study of tissue |
What is the function of muscles? | For movement |