#1
Which medical term refers to the outer layer of the heart?
Epicardium
ExplanationEpicardium refers to the outer layer of the heart.
#2
What does the prefix 'brady-' typically indicate in medical terms?
Slow
ExplanationThe prefix 'brady-' indicates slowness in medical terms.
#3
Which prefix means 'within or inner' in medical terminology?
Intra-
ExplanationThe prefix 'intra-' means within or inner in medical terminology.
#4
What does the prefix 'peri-' mean in medical terminology?
Around
ExplanationThe prefix 'peri-' means around in medical terminology.
#5
What does the prefix 'endo-' mean in medical terminology?
Within
ExplanationThe prefix 'endo-' means within in medical terminology.
#6
Which of the following suffixes means 'enlargement'?
-megaly
ExplanationThe suffix '-megaly' means enlargement.
#7
What is the medical term for 'inflammation of a vein'?
Phlebitis
ExplanationPhlebitis refers to inflammation of a vein.
#8
Which term describes the surgical repair of a blood vessel?
Angioplasty
ExplanationAngioplasty is the surgical repair of a blood vessel.
#9
What does the suffix '-emia' indicate in medical terminology?
Presence of a substance in the blood
ExplanationThe suffix '-emia' indicates the presence of a substance in the blood.
#10
What is the medical term for 'chest pain due to inadequate blood flow to the heart muscle'?
Angina pectoris
ExplanationAngina pectoris is the medical term for chest pain due to inadequate blood flow to the heart muscle.
#11
What does the combining form 'cardi/o-' mean?
Heart
ExplanationThe combining form 'cardi/o-' means heart.
#12
What is the medical term for 'hardening of the arteries'?
Arteriosclerosis
ExplanationArteriosclerosis refers to the hardening of the arteries.
#13
What is the medical term for 'narrowing of the arteries due to plaque buildup'?
Atherosclerosis
ExplanationAtherosclerosis is the medical term for narrowing of the arteries due to plaque buildup.