Medical Terminology
The prefix “hyper-” means this.
What is above normal or excessive?
This term means a disease that develops rapidly and lasts a short time.
What is acute?
This type of pathogen is not considered “alive” and requires a host cell to reproduce.
What is a virus?
This practice of washing hands helps prevent the spread of disease.
What is hygiene (or hand hygiene)?
A patient is not breathing; this life-saving procedure should be started immediately.
What is CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation)?
The suffix “-itis” refers to this condition.
What is inflammation?
This type of tumor does not spread to other parts of the body.
What is benign?
This common infection is caused by bacteria and often results in painful urination.
What is a urinary tract infection (UTI)?
This type of immunity is gained through vaccination rather than infection.
What is active immunity?
This vital sign measures the number of breaths per minute.
What is respiratory rate?
The root “cardi” refers to this organ.
What is the heart?
This process refers to programmed cell death that helps maintain healthy tissues.
What is apoptosis?
This term describes diseases that can be spread from person to person.
What is communicable (or contagious)?
This term refers to the study of disease patterns in populations.
What is epidemiology?
A patient with low blood sugar may show this common symptom.
What is dizziness (or sweating/confusion)?
This abbreviation “BP” stands for this vital sign.
What is blood pressure?
This type of necrosis is commonly associated with a loss of blood supply, especially in the heart.
What is coagulative necrosis?
This bacterium is known for causing tuberculosis.
What is Mycobacterium tuberculosis?
This concept occurs when enough people are immune to a disease, reducing its spread.
What is herd immunity?
This position (lying flat with legs elevated) can help treat shock.
What is the supine position (or shock position)?
Break down “gastroenterology”: this field studies these organs.
What are the stomach and intestines (digestive system)?
This cellular adaptation involves an increase in cell size, often seen in muscle growth.
What is hypertrophy?
This process, often involving weakened or dead microbes, helps the body develop immunity.
What is vaccination (or immunization)?
This level of prevention focuses on early detection, like screenings.
What is secondary prevention?
A patient presents with chest pain radiating to the left arm, this condition should be suspected.
What is a myocardial infarction (heart attack)?