Medical Terminology
This suffix is common for inflammations
What is -itis?
this doctor focuses on the health of infants, children, adolescents and young adult
What is pediatrician?
Statin medications are used to help manage high levels of this.
What is cholesterol?
Hereditary disorder that causes the body to produce sticky mucus which clogs the lungs and can present respiratory and breathing problems
What is Cystic Fibrosis?
a penetrating form of high-energy electromagnetic radiation mainly used to look at the bones and joints
What is x-ray?
excessive thirst that can be an early sign of diabetes
What is polydipsia?
a surgeon who specializes in operating on the heart, lungs and other chest organs. They also diagnose and treat diseases of these organs
What is a cardiothoracic surgeon?
the generic name for Tylenol
What is acetaminophen?
A male has an extra X chromosome
What is Klinefelter syndrome?
a medical imaging technique used in radiology to form pictures of the anatomy and the physiological processes of the body. It uses strong magnetic fields, magnetic field gradients, and radio waves to generate images of the organs in the body
What is MRI?
an abnormally large liver
What is hepatomegaly?
this doctor evaluates, monitors, and supervises patient care before, during, and after surgery by helping with pain management and sedation
What is an Anesthesiologist?
If you see reddish-orange colors in your urine, don’t “pee” afraid; this is a harmless side effect of taking this medication that relieves urinary tract pain.
What is Azo/phenazopyridine?
an autoimmune disease of the brain and spinal cord where the immune system eats away at the protective covering of nerves. It is characterized by numbness or weakness in one or more limbs that occur on either side of the body at a time. Patients usually suffer from tremors or electric shock sensations
What is Multiple sclerosis?
This machine eliminates snoring and prevents sleep apnea.
What is CPAP?
a stiff neck
What is nuchal rigidity?
a medical professional devoted to the treatment of disorders of the foot, ankle and related structures of the leg
What is a Podiatrist?
Although it’s rare, doctors usually advise against drinking too much alcohol while taking metformin due to the risk of this metabolic condition occurring.
What is lactic acidosis?
Named after a Lewis Carroll novel, this rare neurological condition causes disruptions to your sense of time and changes to visual perception, such as size, appearance, and distance.
Alice in Wonderland Syndrome
regulates heartbeat
What is a pacemaker?
Also known as “raccoon eyes,” this bruising around the eyes can be a sign of head trauma like a skull fracture.
What is periorbital ecchymosis?
healthcare professional who make a puncture in a vein, usually in the arm, with a cannula for the purpose of drawing blood for lab tests
What is a phlebotomist?
This generic form of Lipitor tackles levels of LDLs, triglycerides, and HDLs.
atorvastatin
More commonly known as “Benjamin Button disease”, this genetic condition causes children’s bodies to age rapidly, often leading to death in the teens or early 20s.
What is progeria?
medical name of the instrument used to measure blood pressure.
What is sphygmomanometer?