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Define the term 'hypernatremia' using the prefix 'hyper'.
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Excessive or high; Hypernatremia means high sodium in the blood.
Describe the term 'autoimmune disease' based on the prefix 'auto'.
Self or own; Autoimmune disease means a disease attacking one's own tissue.
Give the meaning of 'isotonic' and relate it to the prefix 'iso'.
Equal; Isotonic refers to a solution with equal tonicity to blood plasma.
Define 'angioma' based on the prefix 'angi'.
Vessel; Angioma (tumor made up of blood vessels)
Explain what 'cephalic' means considering the prefix 'cephal'.
Head; Cephalic pertains to the head region.
What does the prefix 'pulmo' indicate in medical terminology, with an example?
Lungs; Pulmonologist (lung specialist)
What is indicated by the prefix 'andro' and give an example.
Male reproductive system; Androgens (sex hormones promoting male characteristics)
Explain 'nephrologist' based on the prefix 'nephro'.
Kidney; Nephrologist is a specialist in kidney conditions.
What medical condition does 'hyponatremia' refer to, as indicated by the prefix 'hypo'?
Low or below; Hyponatremia means low sodium in the blood.
Identify the meaning of 'buccal route' using the prefix 'bucc'.
Cheek; Buccal route means medication given in the cheek.
Describe the term 'thoracic' using the prefix 'thoraco'.
Chest; Thoracic pertains to the chest region.
Break down the term 'osteoporosis' considering the prefix 'osteo'.
Bone; Osteoporosis is a condition involving bone disorder.
Break down the term 'erythrocyte' based on the prefix 'erythro'.
Red; Erythrocyte refers to red blood cells.
What does 'enteritis' indicate about its location and inflammation, based on the prefix 'entero'?
Intestine; Enteritis means inflammation of the intestines.
Explain the term 'acoustic trauma' based on its prefix 'acou'.
Hearing; Acoustic trauma means damage to the hearing.
Define 'pseudoscience' based on the prefix 'pseudo'.
Fake or false; Pseudoscience means false science.
What does 'urostomy' mean, and which system does the prefix 'uro' refer to?
Urinary tract system; Urostomy is an opening to the urinary tract system.
What does the prefix 'ad' mean, and give an example.
Toward; Adduction (moving arms toward the trunk of the body)
Provide an example of a medical term using the prefix 'ab' and its meaning.
Abduction (moving arms away from the body)
What does 'tachycardia' refer to as per the prefix 'tachy'?
Fast; Tachycardia refers to a fast heart rate (> 100 bpm).
Give the meaning of 'arthr' and a corresponding medical term.
Joint; Arthritis (inflammation of a joint)
What does 'bradycardia' mean, and which prefix defines its characteristic?
Slow; Bradycardia means a slow heart rate (< 60 bpm).
Describe the meaning of the prefix 'acr' and provide a related medical term.
Extreme or extremity; Acrocyanosis (bluish color in extremities)
What does the prefix 'a' signify in medical terminology?
Without
What does the prefix 'ante' signify in medical terms, with an example.
Before or in front of; Antecubital (region before the elbow)
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