Medical Terminology
The prefix “cardio-” refers to this organ.
What is the heart?
This organ pumps blood throughout the body.
What is the heart?
This emergency telephone number is used in the United States.
What is 911?
True or false: Antibiotics can cure viral infections such as the common cold.
What is false?
This condition occurs when the body has difficulty regulating blood sugar.
What is diabetes?
This medical term means an abnormally high body temperature.
What is fever?
These two organs filter waste from the blood and produce urine.
What are the kidneys?
Before helping an injured person, you should first make sure this is safe.
What is the scene or surrounding area?
True or false: Drinking water supports normal body functions.
What is true?
Sneezing, an itchy nose, and watery eyes after exposure to pollen commonly indicate this condition.
What are seasonal allergies?
The suffix “-itis” means this condition.
What is inflammation?
This is the largest organ of the human body.
What is the skin?
For a minor burn, you should place the affected area under this type of running water.
What is cool running water?
True or false: Vaccines train the immune system to recognize certain diseases.
What is true?
This respiratory disease can cause wheezing, coughing, and difficulty breathing.
What is asthma?
This term describes a heart rate that is faster than normal.
What is tachycardia?
This part of the brain helps control balance and coordination.
What is the cerebellum?
The letters in CPR stand for this lifesaving procedure.
What is cardiopulmonary resuscitation?
True or false: A person can always tell that they have high blood pressure because of noticeable symptoms.
What is false?
This mosquito-borne disease is caused by parasites and commonly produces fever and chills.
What is malaria?
This medical term means difficulty breathing.
What is dyspnea?
This valve separates the left atrium from the left ventricle.
What is the mitral valve?
The acronym FAST is used to recognize the warning signs of this medical emergency.
What is stroke?
True or false: Using someone else’s prescription medicine is safe when both people have similar symptoms.
What is false
A butterfly-shaped facial rash is commonly associated with this autoimmune disease.
What is lupus?