Question 1
The suffix '-megaly' in the term 'cardiomegaly' means which of the following?
Correct Answer:
Enlargement
Question 2
A patient's chart documents a 'colostomy.' Based on the suffix '-ostomy,' what was created?
Correct Answer:
A new surgical opening into the colon
Question 3
The prefix 'tachy-' combined with the root 'cardi/o' produces 'tachycardia,' which means:
Correct Answer:
Fast heart rate
Question 4
In medical terminology, the directional term 'distal' refers to a body part that is:
Correct Answer:
Farther from the point of attachment or trunk
Question 5
Which combining form means 'kidney'?
Correct Answer:
Nephr/o
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