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Medical Terminology Chapter 4 Review

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What does prolapse mean?

To slide forward

What does the prefix “pro-” mean?

Before, forward

Which prefix means before, forward?

ante-

Which prefixes mean beyond?

ultra- and meta-

Term for Abnormality present at birth:

Congenital anomaly

Which term means rapid breathing?

Tachypnea

Dia-:

Complete, through

Which prefix means half?

hemi-

Low blood sugar:

Hypoglycemia

Which term means difficulty swallowing?

Dysphagia

Which 2 prefixes mean within?

endo- and in-

Which term means pertaining to a new growth?

Neoplastic

Which term means pertaining to under the ribs?

Subcostal

What does the prefix “mal-” mean?

Bad

Define Antibodies:

Protein substances made by leukocytes

Which prefix means outside of?

extra-

Which prefix means above, upon?

epi-

Symptoms of disease return:

Relapse

Retroperitoneal:

Behind the abdomen

Which 2 prefixes mean under?

sub- and hypo-

Which prefix means before?

pre-

What does the prefix “brady-” mean?

Slow

Which term means beyond the wrist?

Metacarpal

What does the prefix “retro-” mean?

Back, behind

Which 2 prefixes mean with?

on- and syn-

What does the prefix “peri-” mean?

Surrounding

Tachycardia:

Rapid heartbeat

Which term means no development?

Atrophy

Which term means excessive thirst?

Polydipsia

Which term means too much pressure?

Hypertension

Which prefix means against?

anti-

What does postpartum mean?

After birth