The Suffix -Ation Means

question 401

Multiple Choice

The suffix -ation means:

• A)a process; being or having.
• B)disease; suffering.
• C)inflammation of; infection of.
• D)pertaining to.

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Definitions:

P-R Interval

A measurement on an electrocardiogram (ECG) reflecting the time between the onset of atrial depolarization and the onset of ventricular depolarization; important in diagnosing cardiac conditions.

S-T Segment

A portion of the ECG tracing between the S and T waves, representing the period when the heart's ventricles are depolarized.

Electrical Impulses

Signals generated by nerve or muscle cells to communicate and facilitate bodily functions.

Electrodes

Devices that conduct electricity, often used in medical treatments or equipment to record or stimulate electrical activity in the body.