WorksheetsMedical Terminology and Key Concepts
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Wheezing
difficulty breathing characterized by a high-pitched whistle sound noted during each exhale
a condition where the lungs are filled with fluid
a type of cough that produces mucus
a sudden sharp pain in the chest
Cytology
the study of cells
the study of tissues
the study of organs
the study of systems
Hemorrhage
heavy discharge of blood from the blood vessels
a condition characterized by low blood pressure
a type of blood clotting disorder
an increase in white blood cell count
bio-
life
death
machine
plant
aque
fire
earth
water
air
Elastin
elastic like fibers found in connective tissue
rigid structures in bone tissue
muscle fibers responsible for contraction
cells that produce collagen
-ac
pertaining to
relating to
opposite of
involving
hem
blood
water
air
food
Graft
to transplant tissue into a body part to replace damaged tissue
to remove tissue from a body part
to inject medication into a vein
to stitch a wound closed
ser
watery
dry
thick
cloudy
-ology
the study of
the art of
the practice of
the theory of
Tourniquet
a device for stopping the flow of blood through a vein or artery, typically by compressing a limb with a cord-like tight bandage
a tool used for measuring blood pressure
a type of bandage used for minor cuts and scrapes
a surgical instrument for cutting tissue
Physiology
study of the functions of living organisms and their parts
study of the structure of living organisms
study of the interactions between organisms and their environment
study of the chemical processes within and related to living organisms
Emergency
a routine situation that requires planning
a serious, unexpected, and often dangerous situation requiring immediate action
a minor issue that can wait for resolution
a situation that can be handled at leisure
hemi-
whole
quarter
half
double
Heimlich maneuver
A first-aid procedure for dislodging an obstruction from a child or adult’s windpipe by applying sudden strong pressure on the abdomen between the navel and the rib cage
A technique used to perform CPR on infants
A method for treating burns by cooling the affected area with ice
A procedure for stopping bleeding by applying pressure to a wound
Cutaneous
pertaining to the skin
related to the heart
involving the lungs
connected to the muscles
Mucosa
mucous membrane
serous membrane
cutaneous membrane
synovial membrane
tachy-
slow
fast
normal
steady
Serous fluid
thick, viscous body fluid
thin, watery body fluid
sticky, gel-like body fluid
cloudy, opaque body fluid
