Definition
what is an "obstruction or blockage in a blood vessel ?"
What is , Embolism.
What does the prefix "hypo-" mean?
What is "low" or "below normal"?
I have sudden chest pains that won't go away, WHAT doctor should I go see ?
WHAT is , A cardiologist ?
WHAT does the root word lymph mean?
lymph" means a clear fluid.
what is hyperthyroidism?
When the thyroid gland makes too much thyroid hormones.
What is the important liquid in the body that contains white blood cells?
What is, Lympho
Mia wakes up with a red, itchy eye and a crusty discharge. What eye condition might she have?
What is conjunctivitis?
WHAT do "junct" mean?
To Join
What term describes the method of delivering fluids or medications directly into a patient's bloodstream through a vein?
What is intravenous?
What organ is referred to by the prefix "append-" in medical terminology?
What is the appendix?
Jamie sees the doctor, who notes high levels of a specific white blood cell, indicating an infection. What type of white blood cell helps fight infections?
What is a lymphocyte?
What do the root word "append" means?
appendix
What is the name of the surgery performed to remove the appendix when it becomes infected?
Appendectomy
What does the prefix "con-" mean in medical terms?
What is "together" or "with"?
During a check-up, the doctor points out the muscles between the ribs that help with breathing.What are the muscles between your ribs called?
What are intercostal muscles?
The root word "costal," means..
ribs
what amount of pressure in our blood vessels is to high ?
(120/90 mmHg) (Hypertension)
In medical terminology, what does the prefix "colo-" indicate about the part of the body involved?
What is the large intestine?
After surgery, Sam has a pouch attached to his abdomen to collect waste, as part of his treatment. What is the surgical procedure that creates an opening in the abdomen for waste removal?
What is a colostomy?
The root word is "col-" means..
(large intestine)