Careers
This medical professional assists the doctor with vitals and patient care
Nurse
This device measures body temperature.
Thermomotor
This infection is caused by a virus that attacks the respiratory system.
Influenza
This ancient civilization practiced early forms of surgery and medicine.
Egypt
This prefix means “above normal.”
Hyper
This specialist interprets X-rays, MRIs, and CT scans.
Radiologist
This instrument is used to examine the ear canal and eardrum.
otoscope
This disease causes inflammation of the bronchi.
Bronchitis
This medical oath is still referenced by doctors today.
The Hippocratic oath
This term means surgical incision.
This doctor specializes in disorders of the heart and blood vessels.
Cardiologist
Surgeons use this instrument to cut tissue during operations.
Scalpel
This autoimmune disease attacks the myelin sheath of nerves.
multiple sclerosis
This scientist discovered penicillin.
Alexander Fleming
This term means absence of breathing.
Apnea
This healthcare worker focuses on rehabilitation through movement and exercise.
Physical Therapist
This instrument is used to measure blood pressure.
sphygmomanometer
This disorder results from insufficient thyroid hormone production.
hypothyroidism
This war led to major advances in surgery, trauma care, and antibiotics.
World War Two
This term means surgical removal of the thyroid gland.
thyroidectomy
This physician specializes in diagnosing diseases by examining tissues and body fluids.
Pathologist
This instrument is used to visualize internal organs using a flexible camera.
endoscope
This genetic disorder causes thick mucus to build up in the lungs and pancreas.
cystic fibrosis
This was the first disease to be completely eradicated by vaccination.
Smallpox
This term describes excessive white blood cells.
leukocytosis