Medical Terminology
This suffix means inflammation.
What is -itis?
This part of the nervous system includes the brain and spinal cord.
What is the CNS?
This largest lymphatic organ filters blood.
What is the spleen?
This gland is known as the master gland.
What is the pituitary gland?
This condition means low blood sugar.
What is hypoglycemia?
This prefix means below or deficient
What is hypo-
This system is responsible for fight or flight.
What is the sympathetic nervous system?
Swelling caused by lymph blockage is called:
What is lymphedema?
This gland controls metabolism.
What is the thyroid gland?
Fruity breath is a sign of:
What is hyperglycemia
Break down: Lymphedema
What is edema of the body's lymphatic system.
This part of the brain controls breathing and heart rate.
What is the medulla oblongata?
These bean-shaped structures filter lymph fluid.
What are lymph nodes?
Insulin is produced by this organ.
What is the pancreas?
Type 2 diabetes is primarily caused by:
What is insulin resistance?
A resident has “dysphagia.” What does it mean?
What is difficulty swallowing?
A resident suddenly has slurred speech and one-sided weakness.
Report immediately (possible stroke).
A client has right lower quadrant pain, nausea, and fever.
What is appendicitis?
A resident feels shaky, sweaty, and confused.
Blood glucose is 3.2 mmol/L.
What is hypoglycemia?
A resident gains weight, feels cold, and is fatigued.
What is hypothyroidism?
Define: Osteoarthritis.
What is inflammation of bone and joint?
This structure protects the brain and spinal cord and consists of three layers.
What are the meninges?
This cancer affects lymphocytes and lymph nodes.
What is lymphoma?
This disease is caused by excess growth hormone in adulthood.
What is acromegaly?
Eyes protruding from the sockets is seen in:
What is Graves’ disease?