Medical Terminology
This prefix means “within” or “inside,” as in intravenous.
Intra-
This part of the brain regulates autonomic functions such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure.
Medulla oblongata
This handheld device is used to listen to heart and lung sounds.
Stethoscope
This medical drama created by Shonda Rhimes follows the lives of doctors at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital.
Grey's Anatomy
This clinical student hails from New York.
Debank
This root refers to “kidney”.
Nephr/o.
This structure increases the surface area of the small intestine for nutrient absorption.
Villi
This device measures blood pressure using a cuff and gauge.
Sphygmomanometer
This show featured Hugh Laurie as a brilliant but sarcastic diagnostician.
House, MD
This clinical student is a proven jumper.
Iris
This combining form refers to “liver".
Hemat/o-
This gland sits atop the kidneys and secretes cortisol and adrenaline.
Adrenal glands
This portable device delivers an electric shock to restore normal heart rhythm.
Defibrillator
Freddie Highmore plays a surgical resident with autism and savant syndrome, in this series.
The Good Doctor
This clinical student is a thespian.
Alexa
This suffix means “instrument for viewing”.
-scope
This structure in males stores and transports sperm from the testes to the urethra.
Vas deferens.
This sharp instrument is used for making incisions.
Scalpel
Houston's Dr. Now stars in this medical docuseries.
My 600 Lb Life
Genelle
This prefix means “half".
Hemi-
This protein found in muscle fibers binds oxygen for use during aerobic respiration.
Myoglobin.
This instrument is used to clamp blood vessels during surgery.
Hemostat
This classic comedy‑drama followed doctors and nurses during the Korean War.
MASH
These clinical students are sophomores.
Julia and Carmen.