Anatomy
The name for the part of the brain that controls balance and coordination.
What is the cerebellum?
The term for an abnormal increase in white blood cells.
What is leukocytosis?
An autoimmune disease that primarily affects the skin, causing red patches covered with thick, silvery scales.
What is psoriasis?
This ancient civilization is known for its early advances in surgical techniques and medical texts.
What is ancient Egypt?
This life-threatening condition requires immediate CPR and the use of an AED.
What is cardiac arrest?
This structure, located at the base of the brain, is responsible for regulating vital functions such as heart rate and respiration.
What is the medulla oblongata?
This term describes inflammation of the liver.
What is hepatitis?
This chronic respiratory condition is characterized by airway inflammation and narrowing, often triggered by allergens.
What is asthma?
This 19th-century physician introduced the concept of handwashing in medical practice to reduce infections.
Who is Ignaz Semmelweis?
This first aid technique involves applying direct pressure to stop bleeding.
What is applying a tourniquet?
The longest bone in the human body, it is crucial for supporting weight and facilitating movement.
What is the femur?
This prefix indicates a condition of “many” or “excessive.”
What is "poly-"?
This infectious disease, characterized by a cough that produces a "whooping" sound, is caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis.
What is whooping cough (pertussis)?
In 1928, Alexander Fleming discovered this antibiotic, which became a cornerstone of modern medicine.
What is penicillin?
This type of burn affects only the outer layer of skin, causing redness and minor pain.
What is a first-degree burn?
This small gland, located at the base of the brain, is often referred to as the "master gland" because it regulates other endocrine glands.
What is the pituitary gland?
his suffix denotes the study of a particular subject, as in cardiology.
What is "-ology"?
This autoimmune disease results in the destruction of insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas.
What is Type 1 diabetes?
This physician's work in the late 1800s led to the germ theory of disease, fundamentally changing the practice of medicine.
Who is Louis Pasteur?
The recommended compression-to-breath ratio for adult CPR when performed by a single rescuer.
What is 30:2?
This type of joint, found in the shoulder and hip, allows for a wide range of motion in multiple directions.
What is a ball-and-socket joint?
This term describes a condition characterized by high blood sugar levels due to insulin deficiency.
What is diabetes mellitus?
This condition involves the progressive degeneration of motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord, leading to muscle weakness and atrophy.
What is amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)?
This public health initiative, launched in the mid-20th century, aimed to eradicate polio through widespread vaccination.
What is the Global Polio Eradication Initiative?
This condition requires immediate intervention with the application of epinephrine to counteract severe allergic reactions.
What is anaphylaxis?