Medical Definitions
Fainting; temporary loss of consciousness due to a sudden reduction of blood flow to the brain
What is syncope?
Prefix for heart.
What is Cardio?
Specializes in treatment of the heart
What is a cardiologist?
The name of the "Scrubs" hospital
What is Sacred Heart Hospital?
Disease of the heart muscle
What is Cardiomyopathy?
Chronic, progressive liver disease characterized by gradual loss of liver cells
What is cirrhosis?
Medical term for a cut or scrape that typically isn’t serious.
What is an abrasion?
Specializes in treatment of the digestive system
What is a gastroenterologist?
A medical TV show on TLC that shows real emergency patients' stories
What is Untold Stories of the ER?
Happens when an artery in your brain is either blocked or leaks.
What is Stroke?
Blue tinge of skin due to lack of oxygen in tissues
What is cyanosis?
Suffix meaning "removal of".
What is "-ectomy"?
Specializes in treatment of the eyes
What is an ophthalmologist?
What is the name of the hospital where Grey's Anatomy takes place?
What is Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital or Seattle Grace Hospital?
Long term, progressive lung disease.
What is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)?
Cessation of heart activity
What is cardiac arrest?
Suffix meaning "inflammation"
What is "-itis"?
Specializes in treatment of the kidneys
What is a nephrologist?
The show Edie Falco starred on as an overworked nurse after leaving The Sopranos
What is Nurse Jackie?
Group of diseases that affect insulin production and use.
What is Diabetes?
Bands of dense connective tissue that extend from bone to bone to stabilize and strengthen joints
What are ligaments?
Suffix meaning visual examination
What is -scopy
Specializes in treatment of the ear, nose, and throat (ENT)
What is an otolaryngologist?
What medical condition does the “Good Doctor” have?
What is autism or Savant syndrome?
Most common type of Dementia
What is Alzheimer's Disease?