Shows
Who is Derek Shepherd?
This surgeon is known as "McDreamy" and was Meredith Grey’s great love
What is an EKG/ECG
Electrocardiogram, a way of monitoring the heart and testing for problems.
Who helps patients regain movement and strength after an injury?
A physical therapist.
A form of diabetes triggered during pregnancy.
Gestational Diabetes
What is the faulty LVAD wire storyline?
In this controversial storyline, the hospital faces legal trouble after losing several patients due to a malfunctioning piece of medical equipment
What does the root word Sclerosis mean
Hard or hardening
Who assists surgeons by passing tools and maintaining a sterile environment during surgery?
A surgical technologist
What is the difference between chickenpox and shingles?
They are both caused by the same virus. Chickenpox is caused by contracting the Varicella-zoster virus, while shingles is the virus being awakened (after contracting) in immunosuppressed adults.
What is the lawsuit after the plane crash (leading to Grey Sloan Memorial)?
After a deadly accident, the surviving doctors sued the hospital, leading to a massive payout and a complete rebranding
An arterial blockage, often caused by a blood clot.
Embolism
Define phlebotomist
A medical professional who draws blood for tests, transfusions, or donations
Inflammation of the stomach and intestines, usually resulting in diarrhoea or vomiting.
Gastroenteritis
A small structure at the base of the brain which regulates body functions such as temperature and appetite.
Hypothalamus
What is a hospital outbreak investigation?
A mysterious illness spreads through the hospital staff, leading to a lockdown and an emergency search for patient zero
What does BMI stand for, and what is its purpose?
Body Mass Index. A measurement to work out the range of healthy weights for a person.
Who delivers babies and cares for pregnant patients before and after birth?
An obstetrician or midwife
Define endometrosis
A condition where cells of the lining of the womb are found elsewhere, usually around the pelvis and near the womb.
What is a mass casualty event?
A massive pileup floods the ER with patients, forcing doctors to triage in hallways and operating rooms at full capacity
Define IVF
The process of extracting both female and male gametes, then incubating them outside of the womb, and implanting the zygote back into the uterus once it's viable.
Who examines body tissues and fluids to diagnose diseases?
A pathologist
The condition where a mother's immune system produces antibodies that attack her baby's red blood cells
RH disease