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Chapter 6: Cardiovascular System
20. Which of the following may cause temporary stroke-like symptoms? a. CHF b. TIA c. LA d. CPR 3. Deciphering Terms Using the three simple steps for deciphering medical terms (Chapter 2), separate each term into its suffix, prefix (if any), and combining form. Some terms may have more than one combining form. Next, translate the term and its parts. Hematem- esis has been done for you as an example. Consult a medical dictionary to deter- mine if your definitions are correct and to explore the commonly used meanings.
hematemesis Suffix: -emesis = vomiting
Prefix: none
Combining Form: hemat/o = blood Meaning: Vomiting of blood
1. valvulotome Suffix: Combining Form: Meaning: 2. intravenous Suffix: Combining Form: Meaning:
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3. phlebothrombosis Suffix:
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Combining Form: Meaning: 4. cardioptosis Suffix: Combining Form: Meaning:
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