Medical Terminology 🗣️ 🩻
What does "cyt" mean?
Cell!! Ex. Cytoskeleton and Cytoplasm
What is the study of the heart?
Cardiology!!
What healthcare worker ensures patients remain asleep and pain free during surgery?
Anesthesiologist!!
What is the universal blood donor type? Be specific!
O-negative!!
What is the largest organ in the body?
Skin!!
What does the suffix "oma" mean?
Tumor!! Ex. Lipoma and Melanoma
What is the study of the causes of disease?
Pathology!!
What doctor specializes in the treatment of children from infancy through adolescence?
Pediatrician!!
The hormone produced by the pancreas that lowers blood sugar?
Insulin
What is the largest bone in the body?
Femur!!
What does the suffix "itis" means?
Inflammation!! Ex. Arthritis and Dermatitis
Pulmonology!!
What are the steps to becoming a neurosurgeon? Be specific!
Earn a bachelor’s degree (4 years) → Take the MCAT → Complete 4 years of medical school → Enter a 7 year neurosurgery residency → Optionally complete a fellowship for a subspecialty → Pass board exams and get licensed.
What is the type of burn that affects all layers of skin?
Third-degree burn!!
What is the Cerebellum?
Part of the brain controls balance, coordination, and fine motor skills!!
What does the prefix "hypo-" mean?
Below, deficient, under!! Ex. Hypoglycemia and Hypothermia
What is the study of the kidneys?
Nephrology!!
What are the steps to becoming a registered nurse (RN)?
Complete a nursing program (Typically Bachelor’s degree) → Pass the NCLEX-RN exam → Obtain state licensure → Begin practicing in a healthcare setting → Optionally pursue specialization or advanced degrees.
What is the compression to breath ratio for adult CPR?
30 compressions to 2 breaths!!
What is the structure that connects muscle to bone?
Tendon!!
What does the suffic "-tomy" mean?
Cutting or incision!! Ex. Tracheotomy and Laparotomy
What is the study of blood disorders?
Hematology!!
What doctor treats diseases and conditions of the joints, muscles, and bones?
Rheumatologist!!
What is the medical term for a heart attack?
Myocardial infarction!!
What is a platelet?
Tiny cell fragments in your blood help form clots to stop bleeding!!