Vocab
A group of hereditary bleeding disorders in which a blood- clotting factor is missing
Hemophilia
gland
in, within, inside
endo-
Specializes in treating infants and children
pediatrician
specializes in treating older adults
Geriatrician
The center of the abdomen, commonly known as the belly button
umbilicus
Cephal/o
head
outside of, away from
exo-
Licensed professional who dispenses prescribed medications
Pharmacist
licensed healthcare professional who assesses and provides patient care.
Registered Nurse
The microscopic study of the structure, composition, and function of tissues
histology
adip/o
fat
specialist
-ologist
provides ongoing care for all ages
General practitioner
Specializes in high-acuity medicine in the emergency room
Emergency physician
An increase in the bulk of a body part/ organ due to an increase in size, not in the number of cells or tissues.
Hypertrophy
hist/o
tissue
the study of
-ology
Nurse with graduate training working under supervision of a physician
Nurse practitioner
Provides basic patient care
Certified nursing assistant
The fused double layer of the parietal peritoneum that attaches parts of the intestine to the interior abdominal wall.
Caud/o
lower part of the body, tail
control, maintenance of a constant level
-stasis
Specializes in care of critically ill patients
Intensivist
Physician focusing on general medical care of hospitalized patients
Hospitalist