Medical Terminology
This prefix refers to "within" or "inside."
What is “intra?”
This structure is responsible for connecting muscles to bones in the human body.
What is a tendon?
This term refers to a medical professional who specializes in interpreting diagnostic images like X-rays, MRIs, or CT scans.
What is a radiologist?
This viral infection affects the respiratory system, causing symptoms like coughing, sore throat, and runny nose.
What is the common cold?
What does CPR stand for?
What is cardiopulmonary resuscitation?
This medical term describes the condition where the body's immune system mistakenly attacks its own tissues.
What is autoimmunity?
This organ is responsible for producing bile, which helps in the digestion of fats.
What is the liver?
This term describes a medical procedure where a small incision is made in the body to remove a sample of tissue for diagnostic examination, often done to detect cancer.
What is a biopsy?
This chronic disease occurs when the body's immune system attacks the lining of the airways, causing inflammation, difficulty breathing, and wheezing.
What is asthma?
What is the first step in CPR for an adult?
What is check for responsiveness?
This term refers to a severe allergic reaction that can lead to shock, airway constriction, and potentially death if untreated.
What is anaphylaxis?
This part of the brain is responsible for regulating basic bodily functions such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure.
What is the brainstem?
This sterilization method uses high-pressure steam and heat to kill microorganisms on medical instruments and equipment.
What is autoclaving?
This autoimmune disorder causes inflammation in the joints, often leading to pain, swelling, and stiffness, particularly in the hands and feet.
What is rheumatoid arthritis?
In adult CPR, if the person is unresponsive and not breathing, what is the correct compression-to-breath ratio for one person performing CPR?
What is 30 compressions to 2 breaths?
This suffix indicates a surgical procedure or operation (removal of a part).
What is -ectomy?
This specialized part of the nervous system is composed of two main divisions: the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems.
What is the autonomic nervous system?
This term describes the process by which a hospital assesses the need for patient care and makes decisions regarding whether the patient requires inpatient or outpatient treatment.
What is triage?
This chronic disease is characterized by high blood pressure, which can lead to serious complications like heart disease and stroke if left untreated.
What is hypertension?
What is the correct rate for chest compressions during adult CPR?
What is 100 to 120 compressions per minute?
This medical term refers to a condition where the body’s blood vessels become rigid and narrowed, leading to a reduced flow of oxygenated blood, often contributing to stroke or heart attack.
What is atherosclerosis?
This category of amino acids signifies those, which your body does not produce so they must be obtained from your diet.
What are essential amino acids?
This type of doctor specializes in treating the elderly, often helping manage chronic diseases and improving quality of life for older adults.
What is a geriatrician?
This rare neurodegenerative disorder involves the progressive loss of motor control due to the gradual destruction of nerve cells in the brain, often associated with cognitive decline.
What is amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)?
If a choking victim becomes unconscious, you should begin CPR. When giving chest compressions, what should you do differently compared to regular CPR?
What is check the mouth for any visible obstruction after each set of compressions before giving rescue breaths?