Exam 4: Medical Terminology

Venostasis means abnormal slowing or stoppage of the flow of blood in a vein.

The combining form hepat/o means liver.

Apnea is the absence of breathing.

Some ______ are easily confused and can result in errors in patient care, such as with medications. Therefore, they should not be used.

Tachycardia is an abnormally slow heart rate.

Alzheimer disease is an example of a/an _____, meaning it was named after the physician who discovered it.

The purpose of the suffix in a medical term is to:

Many, but not all, medical terms have a suffix.