Medical
Terminology
Terminology
What does the suffix "-itis" stand for?
Inflammation
What organ is responsible for respiration and air exchange?
The Lungs
The Femur
What is a tonsillectomy?
Surgical removal of the tonsils
What is OR?
Operating Room
The root “hepat/o” refers to this organ.
The Liver
What is the smallest unit of life?
Cell
How many bones the adult human body have?
206 bones
What is the removal of tissue for examination?
Biopsy
What is CPR?
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
What is hypertension?
High Bloodpressure
What cavities does the diagram separate?
Thoracic and Abdominal cavities
This organ weighs around 8-10 pounds.
The Skin
What is the term for the surgical removal of the appendix?
An appendectomy
What is ADHD?
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
What is bluish discoloration of the skin called?
Cyanosis
What is the "pacemaker" of the heart?
Sinoatrial (SA) node
Who discovered Penicillin?
Alexander Fleming
Hemodialysis performs the function of this organ.
The Kidneys
What is AIDS?
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
What is Nephrolithiasis?
Kidney Stones
What is the longest muscle in the body?
The Sartorius muscle
How long is human DNA if uncoiled?
~10 billion miles
(Enough to reach Pluto and back!)
What is cystoscopy?
Visual examination of the bladder with a scope
What is TIA (also known as mini-strokes)?
Transient Ischemic Attack