Medical Terminology
Marshall University
Abbreviations
Science
Anatomy
100

Word root for stomach.

What is Gastr?

100
The origin of the MU mascot's name.

What is MARCO: MAR from Marshall CO from college?

100

SAD

What is seasonal affective disorder?

100

This type of microbe is both good and bad, it can cause strep throat, is found in yogurt, and can produce antibiotics.

What is Gram-Positive Bacteria?

100

The body structures connect muscle to bone.

What are tendons?

200

Suffix used to indicate an incision.

What is -Otomy?

200

The year that Marshall College achieved university status.  

What is 1961?

200

PT

What is Physical Therapy?

200

The lab technique used to differentiate between gram positive and gram negative bacteria. 

What is Gram Stain?

200

The longest bone in the body.

What is the femur?

300

Prefix that indicates above or more than normal.

What is Hyper?

300

The man after which Marshall University was named.

Who is Supreme Court Chief Justice John Marshall?

300

N/V

What is Nausea & Vomiting?

300

The study of disease. 

What is pathology?

300

Body structure that produces red and white blood cells.

What is the bone marrow?

400

Suffix indicating disease or condition.

What is -Pathy?

400

The lead actor in the 2006 Warner Bros. Feature Film “We Are Marshall”

Who is Matthew McConaughey?

400

ICU

What is intensive care unit?

400

The term that means to kill bacteria on surfaces.

What is antiseptic?

400

The name of the sac that surrounds the heart.

What is the pericardium?

500

Suffix for destruction.

What is -lysis?

500

The beloved pastime that uses rings of iron, similar to horseshoes, to pitch at stakes. There is an annual tournament at MU.

What is Quiots?

500

H&P

What is History and Physical?

500

The chemical symbol for salt

What is Na?

500

The scientific term for fatty tissue.

What is adipose tissue?

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