Multiple Choice
Medical words are defined by analyzing them, beginning with the meaning of the:
A) prefix.
B) combining form.
C) suffix.
D) Latin singular.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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Q3: The combining form hepat/o means liver.
Q32: The prefix tachy- means slow.
Q47: The prefix brady- means fast.
Q76: The suffix -itis means:<br>A)inflammation of; infection of.<br>B)medical
Q126: Which word means "enlargement of the liver"?<br>A)hepatomegaly<br>B)cardiomegaly<br>C)intestinomegaly<br>D)mammomegaly
Q216: Vertebrae means _.<br>A)one bone of the spine<br>B)more
Q246: The combining form ven/o- means "venous."
Q262: Which of the following pairs of prefixes
Q284: The prefix an- means:<br>A)away from; without.<br>B)pertaining to.<br>C)reversal
Q416: The suffix -ous means:<br>A)within.<br>B)breathe.<br>C)action; condition.<br>D)pertaining to.