Chapter 5: Respiratory System Archives - Medical Terminology Blog

Medical Terminology Quiz: The Common Cold

Is the common cold the same as the flu? What is the medical term for runny nose? Is catarrh the same as phlegm?
Take this 10-question self-explanatory quiz to review and explore your knowledge of medical terms related to the common cold.
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Medical Terminology Crossword: Endoscopy

Most of us are familiar with colonoscopy, which is a type of endoscopy. Many other endoscopic procedures and terms are in use today. Use this comprehensive crossword to review them.

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Lung Sound – Cartoon Word Jumble

We are now in the season of respiratory infections and thus our healthcare providers will be using lungs sounds to assist with determining a diagnosis.

Use the cartoon and clues to find the medical term for this lung sound. You can hear a recording of the actual sound on the blog post.

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Medical Terminology Quiz: Blood Clots

Are phlebitis and thrombophlebitis synonymous? How does a thrombus differ from an embolus? Test your knowledge of these terms and others related to blood clots.
Preview: Quiz on blood clots.
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Medical Terminology Crossword: Respiratory System

Solve the Respiratory System Crossword. It is a fun way to check your knowledge of 20 common medical terms related to the respiratory system.
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Word Jumble: Nosebleed

Rearrange the letters to find a medical term for nosebleed – one built from two word parts. It is a tricky one to spell.

See how you do!

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COVID-19 and the Flu

Flu season is here! COVID-19 is still with us.

Read the comparison chart of these two infectious respiratory diseases and be prepared!

Terminology for COVID-19 Tests

COVID-19 test information is swirling about us. It’s on TV, in newspapers, on social media, and in conversation. Did you have a test? Which one was it? Do I need to get one? Why? Where?

To help you sort through all the confusion and complexity of COVID-19 testing, read the blog post. Learn the types of tests, when they are used, and the medical terms that surround them.

Medical Terminology Cartoon Word Jumble: Public Health Term

Solve this Cartoon Word Jumble to find a public health term in common use during this current pandemic. A link is provided to learn more about this term.
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COVID-19 Videos

Watch one or both of these featured COVID-19 videos. One is short and covers basic information. The other is longer and is an in-depth scientific presentation. Both videos allow one to see COVID-19 medical terms in use. Cause, symptoms, spread, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention are covered.
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Coronavirus Medical Vocabulary Quiz

Check your knowledge of coronavirus medical terms one hears on the news many times each day – pandemic – contagious – COVID-19.

And, stay safe and stay well!
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Coronavirus, COVID-19, & SARS-CoV-2

Coronavirus COVID-19 SARS-CoV-2

Today, you can hardly go an hour without hearing one of these terms.

Two were added to our medical terminology vocabulary in February 2020.

What do they mean?
How they differ?
How they are connected?
What is their proper use?.

Coronavirus COVID-19 SARS-CoV-2

Today, you can hardly go an hour without hearing one of these terms.

Two were added to our medical terminology vocabulary in February 2020.

What do they mean?
How they differ?
How they are connected?
What is their proper use?.

Medical Terminology Featured Term: Nosocomial Infections

In 2002, an estimated 1.7 million nosocomial infections occurred in the United States resulting in 99,000 deaths. What are they? Maybe you have had one! What terms might you use instead? Read the article to find out.