The Skin You're In
This is the largest organ of the human body and acts as a protective barrier against the outside environment.
What is...the skin?
The root arthr- refers to this location where two or more bones meet.
What is...a joint?
This root refers to a sac often found around joints that reduces friction between tissues.
What is...burso-?
What is the term for the study of the heart and its functions?
What is...cardiology?
What is the term for inflammation of the nose?
What is...rhinitis?
What is the condition called when there is an abnormal buildup of fluid causing swelling in the tissues?
What is...edema?
The prefix onych- refers to this hard structure that grows from the tips of fingers and toes.
What is...a nail?
The root cervic- refers to this region of the body, often associated with the vertebrae at the top of the spine.
What is...the neck?
This root refers to a band of tough, fibrous tissue that connects bone to bone.
What is...lig-?
What is the condition called when the spleen is surgically removed?
What is...splenectomy?
What is the term for increased breathing rate?
What is...hyperpnea?
What is the term for a tumor composed of lymphatic tissue?
What is...lymphoma?
The root pil- or trich- refers to this structure that grows from follicles.
What is...hair?
If a doctor specializes in keeping bones, joints, and the spine “straight,” which root word is most related to their field?
What is...orth-?
The root burso- refers to a sac near a joint. What is the condition called when this sac becomes inflamed?
What is...bursitis?
What is the term for inflammation of the heart muscle?
What is...myocarditis?
What is the medical term for surgical repair of the nasal septum?
What is...septoplasty?
What is the medical term for a red blood cell?
What is...erthyrocyte?
Adipose tissue refers to this type of tissue that stores energy and insulates the body.
What is...fat?
This root refers to the fingers and toes.
What is...dactyl- or digit-?
What is the term for a sudden, involuntary muscle contraction?
What is...spasm?
What is the medical term for an enlarged spleen?
What is...splenomegaly?
What is the term for a surgical puncture into the chest cavity to remove fluid or air?
What is...thoracentesis? (Or...thoracocentesis)
What is the term for a cancer of white blood cells that begins in the bone marrow?
What is...leukemia?
A fistula is best defined as....
What is...an abnormal passageway that connects two organs or surfaces? (Pipe...or narrow passageway.)
This term refers to the bones that form a protective cage around the thoracic organs.
What is...cost-?
The root ton- refers to tension or tone. What is the condition called when there is abnormally increased muscle tone?
What is...hypertonia?
What is a blood clot that forms inside a blood vessel called?
What is...thrombus?
What is the condition called when there is an abnormal (or bad) voice or sound due to vocal cord issues?
What is...dysphonia?
What is the medical term for a cell formed in the bone marrow?
What is...myelocyte?