A Word Part Meaning "Under," "Deficient," or "Less Than Normal

question 35

Multiple Choice

A word part meaning "under," "deficient," or "less than normal" is:

• A) re-
• B) hyper-
• C) trans-
• D) -emia
• E) hypo-

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Definitions:

Medical-Surgical Floor

A hospital unit specializing in the care of patients who require surgical or non-intensive medical treatment.

Vital Signs

Measurements of the body's most basic functions, including temperature, pulse, breathing rate, and blood pressure, used to assess the general physical health of a person.

Malignant Hyperthermia

Autosomal-dominant trait characterized by often fatal hyperthermia in affected people exposed to certain anesthetic agents.

Hypercarbia

An elevated level of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the blood, typically resulting from hypoventilation or inadequate respiration, which can lead to respiratory acidosis.