Anatomy & TerminologyCâu 98 / 100
In medical terminology, what does the suffix -emia indicate?
a.Inflammation of a structure
b.Surgical removal
c.Excessive discharge or flow
d.A condition of the blood
Giải thích
The suffix -emia refers to a blood condition, as in anemia, bacteremia and hyperkalemia. Inflammation is indicated by -itis, surgical removal by -ectomy, and excessive flow by -rrhea or -rrhage. Recognizing these roots helps a phlebotomist interpret test names and requisitions accurately.
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