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#1

What does the root word 'cardi' refer to in medical terminology?

Heart
Explanation

Root word 'cardi' refers to the heart.

#2

In the medical abbreviation 'CNS,' what does 'CNS' stand for?

Central Nervous System
Explanation

'CNS' stands for Central Nervous System.

#3

What is the purpose of the prefix 'hypo-' in medical terminology?

Below
Explanation

Prefix 'hypo-' means below.

#4

In the medical term 'dermatitis,' what does the root word 'derm' refer to?

Skin
Explanation

Root word 'derm' refers to the skin.

#5

What does the term 'polydipsia' refer to in medical terminology?

Excessive thirst
Explanation

'Polydipsia' refers to excessive thirst.

#6

In the medical term 'osteoporosis,' what does the root word 'osteo' refer to?

Bone
Explanation

Root word 'osteo' refers to bone.

#7

What does the suffix '-itis' indicate in medical terminology?

Inflammation
Explanation

Suffix '-itis' indicates inflammation.

#8

Which of the following medical terms refers to the process of listening to sounds within the body using a stethoscope?

Auscultation
Explanation

Auscultation refers to listening to body sounds with a stethoscope.

#9

What does the abbreviation 'ABG' stand for in the context of medical tests?

Arterial Blood Gas
Explanation

'ABG' stands for Arterial Blood Gas.

#10

Which medical term refers to the removal of a part or the whole of the lung?

Pneumonectomy
Explanation

Pneumonectomy refers to the removal of part or whole lung.

#11

What does the abbreviation 'ENT' stand for in medical specialties?

Ear, Nose, and Throat
Explanation

'ENT' stands for Ear, Nose, and Throat.

#12

Which medical term is used to describe the surgical removal of the appendix?

Appendectomy
Explanation

Appendectomy describes the surgical removal of the appendix.

#13

In the medical abbreviation 'MRI,' what does 'MRI' stand for?

Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Explanation

'MRI' stands for Magnetic Resonance Imaging.

#14

What does the suffix '-ectomy' indicate in surgical terminology?

Removal
Explanation

Suffix '-ectomy' indicates removal.

#15

What does the prefix 'peri-' mean in medical terminology?

Around
Explanation

Prefix 'peri-' means around.

#16

What does the suffix '-ology' indicate in medical terminology?

Study of
Explanation

Suffix '-ology' indicates study of.

#17

What does the prefix 'sub-' mean in medical terminology?

Below
Explanation

Prefix 'sub-' means below.

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