Medical terminology

Front

What is the term for pushing the toes and ball of the foot down?

Back

Plantar flexion

Front

What does the prefix 'gastr' refer to in medical terminology?

Back

Stomach

Front

What does the suffix 'ectomy' signify in medical terms?

Back

Removal

Front

What does BNO stand for in medical context?

Back

Bowels not opened

Front

What is a myocardial infarction commonly known as?

Back

Heart attack

Front

What is the term for the movement of the foot upwards towards the shin?

Back

Dorsiflexion

Front

What does the prefix 'cardi' refer to?

Back

Heart

Front

What is the meaning of the suffix 'itis'?

Back

Inflammation

Front

What does the term 'hypertension' mean?

Back

High blood pressure

Front

What is the medical term for a stroke?

Back

Cerebrovascular accident (CVA)