Medical Terminology
This term means "inflammation of the joints."
What is arthritis?
This pop star, known for hits like "Espresso," made headlines at the 2025 Grammys by winning her first two awards.
Who is Sabrina Carpenter?
This vital sign measures the number of heart beats per minute.
What is pulse rate?
This actor is known for playing Iron Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Who is Robert Downey Jr.?
This healthcare worker assists doctors and nurses, often taking vital signs, drawing blood, and preparing patients for exams.
Who is a medical assistant?
This term refers to a surgical removal of the appendix.
What is an appendectomy?
Kim Kardashian notably dated what Saturday Night Live alumni?
Who is Pete Davidson
This vital sign reflects the pressure of the blood against the walls of the arteries, with two measurements.
What is blood pressure?
This actress played the role of Katniss Everdeen, the protagonist of "The Hunger Games" film series.
Who is Jennifer Lawrence?
This healthcare professional is licensed to perform surgery and manage medical conditions that require surgical intervention.
Who is a surgeon?
This term refers to the inflammation of the liver.
What is hepatitis?
This artist released the hit song "Anti-Hero" in 2022, breaking several records and dominating the charts.
Who is Taylor Swift?
This condition, often referred to as "the silent killer," is characterized by high blood pressure that can lead to stroke, heart disease, and kidney failure if untreated.
What is hypertension?
This 1991 Disney animated film was the first animated movie to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Picture and won two Oscars for Best Original Song and Best Original Score.
What is "Beauty and the Beast"?
This advanced practice nurse holds a Master's or Doctoral degree, is licensed to diagnose and treat a wide range of health conditions and can prescribe medications.
Who is a nurse practitioner?
These are the tiny air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs.
What are alveoli?
This artist has the all-time most Grammy wins.
Who is Beyoncé
This term refers to a condition characterized by persistently high blood glucose levels, often associated with insulin resistance or a lack of insulin production.
What is diabetes mellitus?
This 1975 film directed by Steven Spielberg follows a small town's fight for survival against a giant, man-eating shark, becoming one of the highest-grossing films of all time.
What is "Jaws"?
These medical professional diagnoses and treats a wide range of health conditions, performs surgeries, and is often the primary caregiver for patients.
Who is a medical doctor?
This part of the brainstem controls vital functions like breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure.
What is the medulla oblongata?
This Netflix series, set in the 1980s, became a massive hit in 2022 with its final season, featuring the characters fighting against a powerful force from another dimension.
What is "Stranger Things"?
This type of breathing, characterized by periods of deep, rapid breaths followed by periods of apnea, is often associated with severe brain injury or damage to the brainstem.
What is Cheyne-Stokes respiration?
This 2023 live-action film was directed by Greta Gerwig, while grossing over $1 billion worldwide.
What is "Barbie"?
This highly specialized nurse is trained to administer anesthesia, monitor patients during surgery, and manage their post-operative care.
Who is a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)?