Genetics
microbiology
pharmacology
Long words
Harini's surprise
100

the most common trisomy disorder

down's syndrome

100

This structure allows bacteria to move through liquid environments.

flagellum

100

morphine, fentanyl and oxycodone are part of this drug class

opioids

100

This medical term means inflammation of the pancreas.

pancreatitis

100

This blood type is commonly called the universal red-cell donor type.

o-negative

200

mitochondrial DNA is inherited from this line

maternal line / mother

200

this family of bacteria is commonly known to cause tuberculosis

mycobacterium tuberculosis

200

beta blockers block this specific receptor

 β-adrenergic receptors (beta receptors).

200

medical term to describe inflammation of the brain and meninges

meningo-encephalitis

 

200

This is the only human organ capable of significant regeneration after partial removal.

liver

300

mutation in this gene leads to cystic fibrosis

Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator (CFTCR)

300

This bacterium is associated with pseudomembranous colitis after antibiotic use.

clostridium difficile

300

Which antidote is used for acetaminophen/paracetamol overdose?

N-acetylcysteine (NAC)

300

Ritters disease in children is also known by what name in adults?

Staphlococcus scalded skin syndrome

300

mesothelioma is cancer of the lungs caused by exposure to this chemical

asbestos

400

Typical chromosome pattern for someone with 

Klinefelter syndrome

47 XXY

400


This Gram-negative bacterium is associated with peptic ulcers

helicobacter pylori

400

furosemide is part of this drug class

loop diuretic

400

resistance to parathyroid hormone leading to low calcium in the body causes what disease?

pseudohypoparathyroidism

400

newborns have this many bones (range)

275 to 300 bones

500

This factor is deficient in haemophilia A

8


500


This spherical-shaped bacterium is commonly found in clusters and is a major cause of skin infection

staphlococcus aureus

500

a "dry cough" is a notorious side effect for this drug class

ACE inhibitors

500

This 45-letter word is famously cited as one of the longest words in English and refers to a lung disease caused by inhaling very fine silicate or quartz dust.

Pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis

500

cholangiocarcinoma is cancer of this organ

gallbladder