Medical Terminology
What does the suffix “-itis” mean?
What is Inflammation?
Pt presents with fever, cough, and shortness of breath. What is the most likely diagnosis?
What is pneumonia?
These surgeons specialize in operations involving the lungs, esophagus, and chest cavity.
What is thoracic surgery?
This anatomical term means “closer to the midline.”
What is medial?
This machine delivers an electrical shock to restore a normal heart rhythm.
What is a defibrillator?
What does the term “tachycardia” mean?
What is Abnormally fast heart rate?
Pt is a 45 y/o with RLQ pain and nausea. What is the most likely diagnosis?
What is an appendicitis?
This specialty focuses on female reproductive health and pregnancy
What is OB/GYN?
This muscle is primarily responsible for breathing.
What is a diaphragm?
This monitor records the electrical activity of the heart.
What is an ECG/EKG monitor?
What term is used for difficult or labored breathing; shortness of breath
What is the dyspnea?
Pt has chest pain, elevated troponin, and ST changes. What is the most likely diagnosis?
What is myocardial infection?
This specialty deals only with pt's from 28 weeks of gestation up to 28 days of life
What is neonatology?
This abdominal organ filters blood and removes old red blood cells.
What is the spleen?
These scissors can cut through clothing, seatbelts, and even thin metal.
What are trauma shears?
The enlargement of liver
What is the hepatomegaly?
Pt has a sudden severe headache and neck stiffness. What is the most likely diagnosis?
What is Meningitis?
This specialty manages critically ill patients in the ICU
What is CCM or Critical Care Medicine?
This artery supplies oxygenated blood to the brain and face.
What is the carotid artery?
This device is used to visualize the airway during intubation.
What is a laryngoscope?
Inflammation/infection of the bone and bone marrow
What is the osteomyelitis?
Pt presents with polyuria, polydipsia, and high blood glucose. What is the most likely diagnosis?
What is diabetes
This specialty treats hormone disorders such as diabetes and thyroid disease
What is Endocrinology?
This part of the brainstem regulates vital functions such as breathing and heart rate.
What is the medulla oblongata?
This machine oxygenates blood outside the body and is used in severe cardiac or respiratory failure.
What is an ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation)?