Medical Terminology
In the context of medical treatment, what term refers to the recurrence or return of symptoms of a disease after a period of improvement or recovery?
Relapse
What type of doctor specializes in the medical care of infants, children, and adolescents?
Pediatrician
What neurodegenerative disease is characterized by progressive memory loss, cognitive decline, and changes in behavior?
Alzheimers
What life-saving technique involves chest compressions and rescue breaths to maintain blood circulation and oxygenation in an unconscious individual experiencing cardiac arrest?
(Don't use the abbreviation)
cardio pulmonary resuscitation
What is the medical term for a doctor who specializes in disorders of the stomach and intestines?
Gastro/Gastroenterologist
What type of doctor specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer?
Oncologist
What medical condition involves an abnormal curvature of the spine, often diagnosed during adolescence, and can lead to back pain and posture problems?
Scoliosis
What is the period of advanced medical training that follows medical school, during which newly graduated physicians receive specialized training in a specific medical field?
Residency
What is the medical term for the small airways in the lungs that branch off from the main bronchi and carry air to the alveoli?
Bronchioles/Bronch
What kind of doctor specializes in the care of newborn babies, especially those who are born prematurely or have medical issues at birth?
Neonatologist
What disease is characterized by a significant loss of previously acquired skills in communication, social interaction, and behavior, typically occurring between 15 and 30 months of age?"
Regressive Autism
Degree types in the United States that both qualify individuals to practice medicine.
MD and DO
What medical procedure involves the removal and examination of a small sample of tissue from the body to help diagnose diseases such as cancer?
Biopsy
What kind of doctor specializes in taking care of women's health, including pregnancy and childbirth?
Obstetrician-Gynecologist (OBGYN)
What mosquito-borne disease is caused by parasites and leads to symptoms like fever and chills?
Malaria
What is the medical term for the outermost layer of the skin?
Epidermis
What medical term describes the condition characterized by hardening or thickening of body tissues, often associated with conditions like multiple atherosclerosis?
Sclerosis
What kind of doctor specializes in the interpretation of medical images such as X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs?
Radiologist
What genetic disorder affects the lungs and digestive system, causing thick mucus to build up and leading to respiratory and gastrointestinal problems?"
Cystic Fibrosis
What bodily system aids in the removal of excess fluids from tissues, absorbs fatty acids, and transports fat and fat-soluble vitamins in the bloodstream?
Lymphatic System