Anatomy
I am a vestigial organ located in the lower abdomen. (hint: I am commonly removed in children)
Appendix
What is Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)?
A nervous system disease that weakens muscles and impacts physical function.
what does a pulse oximeter measure
trick question: the pulse but ALSO oxygen saturation
What is the specialty of an anesthesiologist?
An anesthesiologist is responsible for inducing loss of sensation/awareness of the patient before surgery or a procedure.
appendectomy
removal of appendix
What organ system is the trachea part of?
Respiratory System
What is improper beating of the heart, whether irregular, too fast, or too slow, called?
Arythmia
What does the prefix myo- stand for?
Muscle (Myopia, Myocarditis, etc)
What is the specialty of an endocrinologist?
These are experts on hormones and metabolism. They can treat conditions like diabetes, thyroid problems, infertility, and calcium and bone disorders.
tonsillectomy
removal of tonsils
a thin skeletal muscle that sits at the base of the chest and separates the abdomen from the chest. It contracts and flattens when you inhale. This creates a vacuum effect that pulls air into the lungs.
diaphram
What is Crohn's disease?
An inflammatory bowel disease that affects the lining of the digestive tract.
What does the suffix -itis stand for?
Inflammation (colitis, bronchitis, etc)
What is the specialty of an opthamologist?
An opthamologist deals with the anatomy, physiology and diseases of the eyeball.
mastectomy
removal of whole breast (breast tissue)
I am the flap of cartilage at the root of the tongue, which is depressed during swallowing to cover the opening of the windpipe.
epiglottis
What is Lupus?
An inflammatory disease caused when the immune system attacks its own tissues.
Most commonly associated with attacks on the kidneys (kidney nephritis)
what area of the body does pulmonology concern?
lungs
What is the specialty of a rheumatologist?
A rheumatologist works with diseases that affect joints, tendons, ligaments, bones and muscles.
a procedure in which fluid surrounding the spinal cord (called the cerebrospinal fluid or CSF) is withdrawn through a needle and examined in a lab.
lumbar puncture/ spinal tap
what organ system is the duodenum a part of?
Digestive
first part of small instestine
pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis
lung disease caused by inhaling very fine ash and sand dust from an erupting volcano
**technically not a plausible disease
What does idiopathic mean?
Any disease or condition that arises spontaneously or for which the cause is unknown.
What is the specialty of an otorhinolaryngologist?
An otorhinolaryngologist deals with conditions of the ear, nose and throat.
pancreaticoduodenectomy
surgical removal of the pancreas, duodenum,