Medical Terminology for Health Professions, Spiral bound Version (MindTap Course List)
Medical Terminology for Health Professions, Spiral bound Version (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781305634350
Author: Ann Ehrlich, Carol L. Schroeder, Laura Ehrlich, Katrina A. Schroeder
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Definition Correct Answer Possible Answers
bad, difficult, painful ___________________ -algia
excessive, increased ___________________ dys-
enlargement ___________________ -ectomy
pain, suffering ___________________ -megaly
surgical removal ___________________ hyper-
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Summary Introduction

To determine:

The word part that describes “bad, difficult, painful.”

Introduction:

The abnormal condition in which the functions of some parts of the body are affected is known as disease. External injury is not considered as a disease. Some microbes such as bacteria, virus, and fungi can be the agents for causing disease.

Answer to Problem 1LE

Correct answer:

bad, difficult, painful: dys-.

Explanation of Solution

In medical terminology, dys- is used as a prefix in various medical terms. This prefix is used to describe some negative conditions that can be bad, difficult, or painful. For example, the word dysfunctional indicates that a particular thing is not working properly. In medical terms, the organ that does not work properly is described as a dysfunctional organ.

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Medical Terminology for Health Professions, Spiral bound Version (MindTap Course List)

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