Medical Spelling
Chronic disease that causes the airways of the lungs to swell and narrow
What is asthma?
An electrochemical network that consists of nerve cells to allow parts of the body to communicate and work together
What is the nervous system?
This common viral illness, often spreading in winter, causes symptoms like fever, cough, and body aches
What is the flu (influenza)?
This medical item, often made of fabric or plastic, is used to secure dressings over wounds, provide support for injured areas, and protect against contamination.
What is a bandage?
The multidisciplinary field that applies biological principles and techniques to develop products.
What is biotechnology?
Hormone that makes us sleepy and keeps our sleep cycles steady
What is melatonin?
A network of cells, tissues, and organs that work together to protect the body from harmful invaders
What is the immune system?
This bacterial infection is usually caught from eating undercooked chicken or eggs
What is salmonella?
These immune system responses can cause itching, shortness of breath, nausea, vomiting, and other symptoms. They are triggered by substances in food or nature.
What are allergic reactions (allergies)?
This technology uses a computer to create detailed images of bones, organs, and tissues using small doses of radiation.
What is an x-ray machine?
The study of hormones
What is endocrinology?
Special chemical messengers made by glands in our body
What are hormones?
This viral disease causes a red rash, fever, and is preventable by vaccine
What is measles?
This emergency procedure involves chest compressions and rescue breaths to maintain blood circulation and oxygenation in a person who is unresponsive and not breathing.
What is CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)?
This technology allows doctors to see inside the body using high-frequency sound waves.
What is an ultrasound machine?
A skin condition that causes skin redness, silvery scales, and irritation
What is psoriasis?
Main site of digestion where food is broken down and absorbs nutrients into the bloodstream
What is the small intestine?
This disease, transmitted by mosquitoes, causes fever, chills, and body aches and is common in tropical areas
What is malaria?
This sterile material is commonly used in first aid kits to cover wounds and apply pressure to a bleed and stop it, ensuring a clean and protective barrier.
What is a clean gauze?
This innovative technique involves altering the DNA of an organism, potentially offering solutions for genetic disorders and diseases.
What is gene editing?
A contagious bacterial infection that mainly affects the lungs and may spread to other organs
What is tuberculosis?
The set of chemical reactions that help food for energy, fueling everything we do from thinking to moving
What is metabolism?
This condition occurs when your bones become weak and brittle, making them easier to break
What is osteoporosis?
This is the most common cause of seizures.
What is epilepsy?
The test that diagnoses cystic fibrosis (CF) measures the amount of this compound in sweat.
What is chloride?