Anatomy and Body Systems
What is the medical term for the voice box?
Larynx
What prefix is commonly used to indicate "within" or "inside"?
Intra-
What does "CPR" stand for?
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
What is the medical term for the common cold?
Rhinovirus
The word "cardiology" comes from the Greek word "kardia," which refers to what organ?
Heart
Which part of the brain is responsible for regulating basic bodily functions like breathing and heart rate?
Medulla Oblongata
If a condition is described as "itis," what does that indicate?
Inflammation
What does "BP" stand for?
Blood Pressure
Which chronic disease affects the body's ability to produce insulin?
Diabetes
The term "osteoarthritis" includes the word "osteo," which refers to what?
Bone
What is the largest organ in the human body?
Skin
What suffix is added to a word to indicate "surgical removal"?
-ectomy
What does "OTC" stand for?
Over-the-Counter
What is the medical term for a stroke?
Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA)
Which ancient language has heavily influenced medical terminology?
Latin
Which bone in the human body is often referred to as the collarbone?
Clavicle
What prefix is used to indicate "half"?
Hem(i)-
What does "MRI" stand for?
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
What condition is characterized by the involuntary shaking of hands and other body parts?
Parkinson's Disease
What does "derma" mean in medical terminology?
Skin
What is the medical term for the thigh bone?
Femur
What suffix is used to describe "pain"?
-algia
What does "NPO" stand for?
Nil Per Os (Nothing by Mouth)
Which inflammatory skin condition is commonly associated with red, itchy patches and scales?
Psoriasis
What is the origin of the term "pulmonary," often used in medical contexts?
Latin, from "pulmo" meaning "lung"