Medical Terms
What does cardio refer to?
The heart
Who administers anesthesia during many surgical procedures?
Anesthesiologist
Which blood cells help fight infections?
White blood cells
What disease makes it harder to move air in and out of the lungs? (Don't overthink it!)
Asthma
What tools do doctors use to listen to your heartbeat?
Stethoscope
What is the medical term for high blood pressure?
Hypertension
Which medical professional specializes in treating children?
Pediatrician
What organ produces insulin to help regulate blood sugar?
Pancreas
What condition occurs when the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar?
Diabeties
What instrument is used to examine the inside of the ear?
Otoscope
What is the medical term for inflammation of the joints?
Arthritis
Which medical professional specializes in interpreting medical images, such as X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs?
Radiologist
What structure connects muscles to bones?
Tendons
What disease causes bones to become weak and brittle?
Osteoporosis
What device measures oxygen saturation in the blood?
Pulse Oximeter
The medical term for an abnormally slow heart rate
Bradycardia
Which medical professional specializes in diagnosing and treating cancer?
Oncologist
What is the name of the tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach?
Esophagus
What disease causes the immune system to attack the body's own healthy tissues?
Autoimmune disease
What device measures the electrical activity of the heart?
Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) machine
What does benign mean when describing a tumor
Noncancerous
Which specialist treats disorders involving hormones and glands?
Endocrinologist
What is the name of the muscle that separates the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity and helps with breathing?
Diaphragm
What is the blood disorder in which red blood cells become shaped like crescents or sickles?
Sickle Cell Anemia
What device is used to record blood pressure?
Sphygmomanometer