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EMT-Basic Medical Terminology Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What does the prefix "tachy-" mean?✔✔Fast
What does the suffix "-itis" indicate?✔✔Inflammation
What does the root word "cardi" refer to?✔✔Heart
What does the term "bradycardia" mean?✔✔Slow heart rate
What does the prefix "hypo-" mean?✔✔Below or deficient
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What does the term "cyanosis" mean?✔✔Bluish discoloration of the skin
What does the term "dyspnea" mean?✔✔Difficulty breathing
What does the term "hemoptysis" mean?✔✔Coughing up blood
What does the term "hypoglycemia" mean?✔✔Low blood sugar
What does the term "hyperthermia" mean?✔✔High body temperature
What does the term "epistaxis" mean?✔✔Nosebleed
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What does the suffix "-ectomy" mean?✔✔Surgical removal
What does the prefix "peri-" mean?✔✔Around
What does "gastroenteritis" mean?✔✔Inflammation of the stomach and intestines
What does the prefix "poly-" mean?✔✔Many
What does "osteoporosis" refer to?✔✔Weakening of bones
What does "hematemesis" mean?✔✔Vomiting blood
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What does the root word "neuro" refer to?✔✔Nerve or nervous system
What does "hypoxia" mean?✔✔Low oxygen in tissues
What does "syncope" mean?✔✔Fainting
What does the suffix "-pathy" mean?✔✔Disease or disorder
What does the prefix "inter-" mean?✔✔Between
What does "phlebitis" refer to?✔✔Inflammation of a vein
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