anatomy

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1. What does "cardio" refer to in medical terminology?
Heart
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2. What does the prefix "derm" or "derma" refer to?
Skin
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3. What does the suffix "-itis" indicate in medical terminology?
Inflammation
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4. What does the term "gastroenteritis" mean?
Inflammation of the stomach and intestines
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5. What is the meaning of "ophthalmology"?
The study and treatment of eye disorders
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6. What does "neuro" refer to in medical terminology?
Nerves or nervous system
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7. What does the suffix "-ectomy" indicate?
Surgical removal or excision
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8. What is the definition of "pneumonia"?
Inflammation of the lungs typically caused by infection
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9. What does the prefix "ortho" mean in medical terminology?
Straight or correct
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10. What is the medical term for inflammation of the appendix?
Appendicitis
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