Which term is built from word parts meaning 'heart' plus 'muscle'?
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Medical Terminology · Core Topics
Cardiovascular and Hematologic Terminology
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What does the suffix '-emia' mean, as in the term anemia?
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Which term names the blood cells whose primary job is to defend the body against infection?
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Why does the term 'bradycardia' describe a slow heart rate rather than a fast one?
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Which comparison of 'hemostasis' and 'hemorrhage' is accurate?
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