Cancers & Specialities
This doctor specializes in female reproductive health.
Gynecologist
This is the name of the most common cancer in children.
Leukemia
The best way to prevent the spread of infection is this simple action.
hand washing
Ortho specialists deal with these parts of the body.
bones and joints
This ancient Indian physician is known as the Father of Surgery. Also what is the name of the book he wrote.
Sushruta; Sushruta Samhita
A common early detection method for cervical cancer is called this.
Pap smear
Blood platelets help your body do this.
Clot (blood clotting)
Wearing this on your face can reduce the spread of airborne infections.
Mask
The GI system refers to this part of the body.
gastrointestinal system
This organ is responsible for detoxifying your blood.
liver
This cancer affects the lining of the uterus.
Uterine cancer
Name one challenge in storing platelets in blood banks.
short shelf life / needs constant agitation / stored at room temperature
These medicines help prevent the body from rejecting a donor organ.
immunosuppressants
These types of surgeries, such as prostatectomy and kidney surgery, are commonly performed with robotic assistance due to the precision it offers.
urological and oncological surgeries
True or False: Blood banks can store blood forever.
False
ENT stands for these three parts of the body.
Ear, Nose, and Throat
This vaccine protects against a deadly bacterial infection and is given soon after birth in India.
BCG (for tuberculosis)
These hard mineral deposits can form in the kidneys and are often very painful.
kidney stones
This cutting-edge technology is used in surgery to create patient-specific models or even surgical tools.
3D printing
The world's smallest bone is found in your ______ and is called the ________
ear; stapes
This type of cancer affects the voice box and may cause hoarseness.
Laryngeal cancer (or cancer of the larynx)
Name any two common vaccines given to children to prevent viral diseases.
Polio and Measles
his advanced surgical procedure uses a laser to break down kidney stones and remove them through a tube inserted into the urinary tract.
Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery (RIRS)
This part of the body is the focus of surgeries related to voice, speech, and breathing, especially in the case of cancer or trauma.
larynx (or voice box)
The scientific name for chickenpox is ____________
Varicella