Study the 20 vocabulary terms below. Then continue to the activities.
- Adenoids
- Atrophy
- Binocular
- Cephalalgia
- Cephalic
- Cervicitis
- Concussion
- Contusion
- Cyst
- Dull
- Eupnea
- Fungal
- Fungus
- Gastric ulcer
- Hiccups
- Migraine
- Motility
- Mucus
- Paroxysm
- Sputum
Noun (thing)
a patch of tissue at the back of the nose which, along with the tonsils, makes up the lymphatic system
Enlarged adenoids can cause a variety of problems connected to the ears, nose, and throat.
Noun (thing)
the degeneration of cells causing decrease in size
Muscle atrophy is a major problem for immobile patients.
Adjective
connected to both eyes
His short-sightedness is binocular.
Noun (thing)
medical term for headache
She is prone to cephalalgia in the winter months.
Adjective
connected to the head or the head end of the body
Most cephalic disorders come from a disturbance in the early development stages of the nervous system.
Noun (thing)
an inflammation of the cervix
It is easy to confuse cervicitis with vaginitis as they share common symptoms.
Noun (thing)
unconsciousness or confusion as a result of a blow to the head
Anyone thought to be suffering from a concussion should be taken to the hospital.
Noun (thing)
a region of injured tissue, a bruise
The contusion on his chest changed color from red to purple over the span of 24 hours.
Noun (thing)
an abnormal sac or cavity containing liquid
The majority of cysts are benign but it is also possible for a cyst to be malignant.
Adjective
not sharp or acute
As it was only a dull pain, he did not take any pain killers.
Noun (thing)
normal breathing
A few minutes after the medication was administered he returned to eupnea.
Adjective
of or connected to fungi
Athletes foot is a fungal infection normally treated with an over-the-counter medication.
Adjective
spore-producing organisms such as molds, yeasts, and mushrooms, that feed on organic matter
Ringworm is actually caused by a fungus, not a worm.
Noun (thing)
a sore in the stomach
Alcohol is known to slow the healing of a gastric ulcer.
Noun (thing)
involuntary spasms of the diaphragm
The most common remedy for hiccups is to drink a glass of water quickly while holding your breath.
Noun (thing)
a severe headache
She is suffering from a migraine so she decided not to attend the rock concert.
Noun (thing)
having the ability to move by itself
The swelling in his knee seriously affected his motility.
Noun (thing)
a slimy fluid produced by the body to help protect vulnerable areas from dust and germs
Dry air can irritate the nose and throat causing more mucus to be produced.
Noun (thing)
a sudden attack of a disease
His paroxysm of coughing hindered his breathing.
Noun (thing)
a thick fluid coughed up from the lungs, and containing any combination of mucus, pus, blood, and saliva
The sputum analysis confirmed the presence of infection.