The Suffix in Acromegaly Means

question 97

Multiple Choice

The suffix in acromegaly means:

• A) pertaining to.
• B) enlargement.
• C) gland.
• D) extremity.

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Definitions:

Stroke Volume

The amount of blood pumped by the left ventricle of the heart in one contraction.

Heart Rate

The number of heart beats per minute, a vital sign indicating the health and fitness level of an individual.

Stroke Volume

The amount of blood ejected by the left ventricle of the heart in one contraction.

Decreased Preload

A reduction in the volume of blood returning to the heart before contraction, which can impact cardiac output and blood pressure.