Terminology Week 2

Question 1

pnea

Answer 1

-Breath or breathing

Example- dyspnea: difficult breathing

Question 2

bi

Answer 2

-two,double

Example- bilateral: two-sided, two sides

Question 3

plegia

plegic

Answer 3

-paralysis

Example- quadriplegia: paralysis of all four limbs

Question 4

ante
pre
pro

Answer 4

-before
Example- prenatal: before birth
Example- preschool: before school
Example- prophylaxis: to guard against, prevent disease before it happens

Question 5

gram

Answer 5

-drawing written record

Example- mammogram: an image obtained by mammography

Question 6

iso

Answer 6

-equal, same

Example- isometric: have the same dimensions or measurement

Question 7

penia

Answer 7

-decrease, deficiency

Example- glycopenia: a deficiency of sugar

Question 8

de

Answer 8

-down, away, removal

Example- dehydrated: removal of water

Question 9

bucc/o

Answer 9

-cheek

Example- buccogingival: relating to the cheek and the gum

Question 10

oligo

Answer 10

-few, scanty, sparse, reduced

Example- oliguria: reduced excretion or urine

Question 11

dactyl/o

Answer 11

-digit (finger/toe)

Example- dactylography: fingerprints (for purposes of identification)