The Prefix "Para-" Means

question 273

Multiple Choice

The prefix "para-" means :

• A) against; without; not.
• B) beside; apart from; two parts of a pair; abnormal.
• C) condition; abnormal condition.
• D) in conjunction with.

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Definitions:

Dysrhythmia

An abnormality in a physiological rhythm, especially in the activity of the brain or heart.

Ventricles

The two lower chambers of the heart that receive blood from the atria above them and pump it out to the lungs and body, crucial for the circulatory system.

PVCs

Premature Ventricular Contractions, early heartbeats originating from the ventricles, causing irregular heart rhythms.

Electrodes

Conductor materials that are used to establish an electrical connection with a nonmetallic part of a circuit, often found in batteries and electronic devices.