Medical Terminology
The word part derm means this body part
Skin
The organ that pumps blood throughout the body
The heart
Disease caused by high blood sugar levels
Diabetes
A doctor who treats children and teenagers
Pediatrician
System responsible for breathing
Respiratory system
Prefix meaning “low”
Hypo
The blood cells that carry oxygen
Red blood cells
A condition where plaque builds up in the coronary arteries
Coronary artery disease
A doctor who performs surgery
Surgeon
The system that breaks down food into nutrients
Digestive System
Suffix meaning “doctor/specialist”
"Ologist"
The hormone that regulates blood sugar
Insulin
Contagious bacterial infection that affects the lungs
Tuberculosis
A doctor who treats cancer
Oncologist
System responsible for movement
Muscular system
Suffix meaning “study of”
"Ology"
The largest bone in the human body
Femur
A disease where bones become weak and brittle
Osteoporosis
A doctor who specializes in pregnancy and women’s health
Obstetrician/Gynecologist (OB/GYN)
System that sends messages through electrical signals
Nervous system
Term meaning high blood pressure
Hypertension
The muscle that helps you breathe by moving up and down
Diaphragm
A condition where the immune system attacks the body
Autoimmune disease
A doctor who specializes in bones and joints
Orthopedic doctor (Orthopedist)
System that controls hormones
Endocrine system