Illness/Disease
Medical Abbreviation
Healthcare Professions
STEM at LMU
Phi Chi
100

This viral infection commonly causes seasonal respiratory illness, fever, and body aches

Influenza

100

What does ER stand for?

Emergency Room

100

These medical doctors specialize in surgical procedures and physical operations

Surgeon

100

College at LMU that houses the science, technology, engineering, and math disciplines 

Frank R. Seaver College of Science and Engineering

100

What is Phi Chi?

Pre-health fraternity 

200

Characterized by chronic airway inflammation and bronchospasms, this respiratory condition causes recurrent wheezing and shortness of breath.

Asthma

200

What does CPR stand for?

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation 

200

These healthcare professionals who prepare, dispense, and monitor medications prescribed to patients.

Pharmacist

200

The LMU building serves as a modern hub for science education and research, equipped with advanced laboratories and a green roof

Life Science Building (LSB)

200

The four countries that Phi Chi has chapters in.

United States, United Kingdom, Caribbean, Canada

300

This genetic blood disorder causes red blood cells to assume an abnormal crescent shape, leading to severe pain crises and anemia.

Sickle Cell Anemia

300

What does ICU stand for?

Intensive Care Unit

300

These healthcare professionals who help patients regain physical mobility and strength after injury or surgery

Physical Therapists

300

Found on the roof of the Life Sciences Building, this sustainable facility is used by biology and environmental science students to grow research plants and study urban agriculture.

LSB Green House

300

The Phi Chi motto.

"First to Serve"

400

This vector-borne infectious disease is caused by Plasmodium parasites transmitted through the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes.

Malaria

400

What does SOB stand for?

Shortness of Breath

400

Specialists who diagnose and treat disorders of the musculoskeletal system, often performing joint replacements.

Orthopedic Surgeon

400

The chair of the biology department who is also a professor teaching Cell Function.

Dr. Dabir

400

The four pillars of Phi Chi.

Friendship, Intellectual Growth, Networking, Service

500

This genetic lung disorder causes thick, sticky mucus to build up in the respiratory and digestive tracts due to a mutation in the CFTR gene.

Cystic Fibrosis

500

Translate this medical chart entry: Pt is a 30 y/o ♀ w/ h/o asthma c/o SOB

Patient is a 30 year old female with history of asthma complaining of shortness of breath.

500

Advanced practice registered nurses who can examine patients, diagnose illnesses, prescribe medication, and provide primary care independently or in collaboration with physicians.

Nurse Practitioner (NP)

500

The number of majors the Frank R. Seaver College offers.

15 undergraduate majors

500

The year Phi Chi was originally founded as a medical fraternity.

1889