Question

analyze and identify terms by selecting the correct word part:

1. excessive menstruation flow prefix: select word root: select combining vowel: select suffix: select

1. what is the correct for excessive menstruation flow? select

Explanation:

Analyze the medical term for "excessive menstruation flow"

Using the Medical Terminology and Reproductive System Terminology knowledge points

• The medical term for excessive or heavy menstrual bleeding is menorrhagia.
• We need to break this term down into its constituent word parts: prefix, word root, combining vowel, and suffix.

Identify the word parts

Using the Gynecological Word Parts knowledge point

• Prefix: There is no prefix in the term menorrhagia. (The field should be "None" or left blank/empty depending on standard options, typically "None" or "N/A").
• Word Root: The root relating to menstruation is men (from Greek mēn, meaning month).
• Combining Vowel: The combining vowel used to connect the root to the suffix is o.
• Suffix: The suffix meaning abnormal flow, discharge, or bursting forth is -rrhagia.

Combine the parts to form the complete term

Using the Medical Terminology knowledge point

• Combining the root men, combining vowel o, and suffix -rrhagia yields menorrhagia.
• This term directly translates to excessive or heavy menstrual flow.

Answer:

Question 9

• Prefix: None
• Word Root: men
• Combining Vowel: o
• Suffix: -rrhagia

Question 10

• Correct term: menorrhagia