Medical Terminology
What is the meaning of this suffix: -otomy
cutting, surgical incision
what is an astigmatism
a common and generally treatable imperfection in the curvature of the eye that causes blurred distance and near vision.
what system involves the hair, skin and nails?
Integumentary system
what is the larges and strongest bone in the body
the femur
I am an organ that processes alcohol and medication such as Tylenol. What organ am I?
liver
what is the meaning of this term: cutane/o
skin
what is a compound fracture
when there the bones breaks through the skin.
what system involves the immune system
Lymphatic system
what are the fingers known as
phalanges
I am the largest organ, I have 3 layers. What organ am I?
skin
what is the meaning of this term: -rrhaphy
suturing
what is anaphylaxis
a severe and life threatening allergic reaction
what system involves spinal cord
Nervous system
what is the knee cap known as
the patella
I am key to survival, my job is air exchange.
lungs
what is the meaning of the medical term: cardiogram
picture of the heart
what is Hemophilia
is a genetic disorder caused by a defective clotting protein, generally passed from a mother to a son.
what system involves our taste, smell, sight, touch, and hearing?
sensory system
what are the ankle bones known as
tarsals
I am an organ that helps produce insulin
pancreas
what is the meaning of this medical term: encephalogram
an image, trace, or other record of the structure or electrical activity of the brain.
what is Lymphedema
occurs when a lymphatic vessel is blocked and fluid is able to leak back out of the lymphatic vessels into body tissue
what system involves the Ulna
skeletal system
what is the sternum/breast bone known as
xiphoid process
If I stop, CALL 911
heart