Most are familiar with the term colonoscopy. It is a type of endoscopy. Many endoscopic terms are in use today, but interestingly, the term dates back to the time of Hippocrates (460-375 BC). Use the crossword to review endoscopic terms and see what they have in common.
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Chapter 5: Respiratory System
Medical Terminology Crossword: Endoscopy
Medical Terminology Cartoon Word Jumble: Nosebleed
Rearrange the letters to find the medical term for nosebleed which is built from two Greek word parts. It is a tricky one to spell – see how you do!
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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Medical Terminology Quiz: The Common Cold
Is it a cold or the flu? Is the common cold the same as an upper respiratory infection? Take the quiz and find out.
Medical Terminology Featured Term: Nosocomial Infections
In 2002, an estimated 1.7 million of 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.
Medical Terminology Quiz: Blood Clots
Test your knowledge about terms related to blood clots. For example, are phlebitis and thrombophlebitis synonymous? How does a thrombus differ from an embolus? Take the challenge and to learn more read the feedback on each question!
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