Medical Terminology!
This prefix refers to the heart.
What is "Cardio"
This common viral illness causes fever, sore throat, and body aches.
This doctor specializes in the brain and nervous system
What is a neurologist
Doctors use this instrument to listen to heart and lung sounds.
What is a stethoscope?
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This suffix means "the study of"
What is "-ology"
This disease causes the immune system to attack joints, causing inflammation and pain.
What is rheumatoid arthritis?
This medical professional helps patients improve movement after injuries.
What is a physical therapist?
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This device measures blood pressure.
What is a sphygmomanometer?
Humans share about 60% of their DNA with this fruit
What is a banana
This word describes something related to both nerves and muscle
What is neuromuscular
This mosquito-borne disease causes cycles of fever and chills and is common in tropical regions.
What is malaria
This healthcare professional studies and analyzes blood and other lab samples
What is a Medical Laboratory Technician/ Lab tech
This imaging machine uses magnetic fields to produce detailed body images.
What is an MRI?
This historical doctor accidentally discovered penicillin after noticing mold killing bacteria in a petri dish.
Who is Alexander Flemming
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This medical term refers to the inflammation of the liver
What is hepatitis
This neurological disease causes tremors and affects dopamine-producing neurons
What is Parkinsons
This specialist studies tissues under a microscope to diagnose disease
What is a Pathologist
This tool is used to view the inside of the body using a flexible camera tube.
What is an endoscope?
The strongest muscle in the body
What is the masseter (jaw muscle)
This term means low oxygen levels in the body's tissues
What is hypoxia
This genetic disease causes thick mucus buildup in the lungs and digestive system
What is cystic fibrosis
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A doctor who specializes in comprehensive eye and vision care, including medical treatment, surgery, and diagnosing diseases like glaucoma, cataracts, and retinal conditions.
What is an opthalmologist
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The name of the machine used in routine eye examinations
What is a phoropter
The smallest bone in the human body is found here
What is the ear