The area of the body located between the thorax and pelvis which contains the abdominal cavity and viscera.
What is the ABDOMEN?
100
Removal of a portion of tissue for further examination and diagnostic purposes.
What is a BIOPSY?
100
An X-ray picture of the breast, usually used to check for breast cancer.
What is a MAMMOGRAM?
100
Pertaining to both the neurologic and vascular structures
What is NEUROVASCULAR?
100
This system is responsible for movement of the body, maintains posture and circulates blood throughout the body.
What is the MUSCULAR SYSTEM?
200
Surgical removal of the appendix to treat appendicitis
What is an APPENDECTOMY?
200
Muscular organ that continuously pumps blood to all parts of the body.
What is the HEART?
200
A physician specializing in the treatment of cancer.
What is an ONCOLOGIST?
200
A sudden involuntary contraction of a muscle or group of muscles.
What is a SPASM?
200
This system is the framework of the body. It provides support and protection for the body's organs and soft tissues, as well as, attachment sites for muscle allowing movement at joints.
What is the SKELETAL SYSTEM?
300
Inflammation of the appendix that requires immediate medical attention.
What is APPENDICITIS?
300
Pertaining to the heart and blood vessels of the body.
What is CARDIOVASCULAR?
300
The medical branch that deals with the study of the nature, causes, and effects of various diseases.
What is PATHOLOGY?
300
Ability to walk
What is AMBULATORY?
300
This is the part of the nervous system that is responsible for processing sensory information.
What is the SENSORY SYSTEM?
400
The internal examination of the stomach, esophagus and duodenum with the help of an endoscope.
What is UPPER GI ENDOSCOPY?
400
The force with which blood moves through the body.
What is the BLOOD PRESSURE?
400
Another term for a blood clot.
What is THROMBOSIS?
400
A symptom of underlying medical conditions such as nerve impingement, a lumbar herniated disc or spinal stenosis. It is characterized by constant pain, tingling and burning that radiates down the leg and possibly into the foot.
What is SCIATICA?
400
This is the system that helps to rid the body of toxins, waste and other unwanted materials.
What is the LYMPHATIC SYSTEM?
500
When chronic problems cause inflammation within the gastrointestinal tract.
What is INFLAMMATORY BOWL DISEASE (IBD)?
500
Non-invasive use of ultrasonic sound waves for diagnostic purposes.
What is an ULTRASOUND?
500
An insufficient number of red blood cells.
What is ANEMIA?
500
Referred to as the "good" cholesterol, it helps in breaking down and removing the "bad" cholesterol from the body.
What is HIGH DENSITY LIPOPROTEIN (HDL)?
500
This system not only acts as a barrier to protect the body from the outside world; but also helps the body retain fluids, protects against diseases, eliminates waste products and regulates body temperatures.