Medical Terminology
This prefix refers to "under" or "below."
What is "hypo-"?
This is the first thing you should do if someone is choking and unable to breathe.
What is perform the Heimlich maneuver?
This respiratory condition is characterized by shortness of breath, wheezing, and coughing, often triggered by allergens or exercise.
What is asthma?
This large, flat muscle is responsible for breathing and separates the chest from the abdomen.
What is the diaphragm?
This vitamin, primarily obtained from sunlight, is essential for bone health and immune function.
What is vitamin D?
This suffix means "inflammation
What is "-itis"?
If someone has a cut and is bleeding, the first thing you should do is this.
What is apply pressure to the wound?
This condition involves high blood pressure and is known as the "silent killer" because it often has no symptoms but increases the risk of heart disease and stroke.
What is hypertension?
The longest bone in the human body, located in the thigh, is called this.
What is the femur?
Regular physical activity can help reduce this type of chronic disease, which is characterized by high blood sugar levels.
What is Type 2 diabetes?
This root word refers to the heart.
What is "cardio"?
This condition occurs when the body loses too much heat, leading to shivering, confusion, and cold skin.
What is hypothermia?
This disease, often associated with old age, causes memory loss and confusion and is the most common cause of dementia.
What is Alzheimer's disease?
This organ, located in the abdomen, is responsible for producing insulin and aiding in digestion.
What is the pancreas?
The normal oxygen saturation level in healthy individuals should be above this percentage.
What is 95%?
This prefix means "within."
What is "intra-"?
This is the recommended treatment for a burn from hot water or fire.
What is running cool water over the burn?
This disease involves the inflammation of the liver and can be caused by a viral infection, alcohol use
What is hepatitis?
This structure in the eye controls the amount of light that enters, adjusting its size in response to light conditions.
What is the pupil?
This disorder involves extreme mood swings between emotional highs (mania) and lows (depression).
What is bipolar disorder?
This medical term refers to the removal or excision of an organ or tissue.
What is "-ectomy"?
If someone has a sprained ankle, you should follow this acronym to treat the injury in the first 48 hours.
What is R.I.C.E. (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation)?
This condition involves the formation of painful stones in the kidneys, often resulting in sharp pain in the lower back or side.
What are kidney stones?
This chamber of the heart pumps oxygenated blood to the rest of the body through the aorta.
What is the left ventricle?
Washing hands for at least this many seconds can help prevent the spread of infections.
What is 20 seconds?