Medical Terminology

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1

A condition of decreased red blood cells or insufficient quantities of hemoglobin in the blood:

anemia

leukemia

lymphoma

Thrombocytopenia

None of the given answers are correct

Explanation

Anemia is a condition of decreased red blood cells or decreased quantities of hemoglobin in the blood. Physical signs of anemia may include pale skin, weakness, and fatigue.

2

The combining form "burs/o" means:

Bursa

Cartilage

Bone

Bone marrow

Joint

Explanation

The combining form "burs/o" means "bursa."

3

The prefix "macro-" means:

Large

Small

Moderate

Unequal

Many

Explanation

The prefix "macro-" means "large."

4

Which of the following is a combining form meaning "fallopian tube"?

Salping/o

Phim/o

Men/o

Nat/o

Oophor/o

Explanation

Salping/o is a combining form meaning "fallopian tube."

5

The combining form "chondr/o" refers to:

Cartilage

Bone Marrow

Bursa

Bone

Nerves

Explanation

The combining form "chondr/o" refers to cartilage.

6

The combining form "therm/o" means:

Heat

Hot

Cold

Fever

Chest

Explanation

The combinging form "therm/o" means heat.

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