Build a Medical Term That Means "High Blood Pressure

question 45

Multiple Choice

Build a medical term that means "high blood pressure."

• A) Prefix hyper- + root tens + suffix -ion = hypertension
• B) Prefix tachy- + root card + suffix -ia = tachycardia
• C) Prefix hypo- + root tens + suffix -ion = hypotension
• D) Prefix hyper- + root rhythm + suffix -ia = hyperrhythmia

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Definitions:

Complete

To finish or make whole; in mathematics, often refers to making a square in quadratic equations or filling in missing parts of an expression or equation.

Acid Solution

A aqueous solution containing more hydrogen ions (H+) than hydroxide ions (OH-), typically having a pH less than 7.

Quarts

A unit of liquid measure equal to two pints or one fourth of a gallon, used especially in the US.

Equivalent

Having the same value, function, or meaning.