HOSA Bowl 2020

What is emesis?

What is emesis?

vomiting

What is the term for red blood cell?

erythrocyte

Definition of diagnosis

the state of complete knowledge

Term for paleness

palor

suffix for pain

-algia

prefix meaning bad or difficult

dys-

definition of

-ectomy

removal of an anatomical structure

Term meaning excessive or above normal

hyper-

definition of hypo-

less than normal

suffix meaning inflammation

-itis

-osis

abnormal condition

-Ostomy

surgically create an opening

suffix for cutting into

-otomy

Plasty

surgical repair

-rrhage

abnormal flow, excessive

-rrhaphy

suture

-rrhea

flow or discharge

-rrhexis

rupture

-scleriosis

hardening

Abdominocentesis:

removing fluid from abdominal cavity

abdomino-

abdominal

-centesis

puncturing

acronym

a way to shorten something

acute

having rapid onset; not chronic

angiography

x-ray of blood or lymphatic vessels

appendectomy

surgical removal of the appendix

arteriosclerosis

hardening of arteries

arteri/o

artery

arthralgia

pain in the joints

What is a surgical opening in the colon?

colostomy

What is bluish gray skin?

cyanosis

dermatologist

specialist in treatment of skin

A motion requires a ________ to be considered.

second

a motion requires a second unless the motions is behalf a _____________.

committe

Accorddign to Robert`s Rules of Orders, what are the types of motions?

1. Main motions

2. Secondary Motions

3. Privileged Motions

4. subsidiary Motions

5. Incidental Motions

Ad hoc committe

special committee

adjourn

to close a meeting

amend

change a motion

amendments

these are used to change or improve a motion

amphiarthosis

slightly immovable articulation

anatomy

the study of the body

angio

blood vessel

angioplasty

surgical repair of blood vessels

ante, pre, pro

before

anti

against

antihypertensive drug

drug class that treats hypertension

Anton Van Leeuwenhoek

discovered protozoa (animalcules), improved the microscope, and laid foundation for microbiology

aorta

largest artery in the body

aortic valve

located between the left ventricle & the aorta

AP

apical pulse

Aplastic Anemia (Bone marrow Aplasia)

rare condition in which the body stops producing enough new blood cells due to bone marrow damage

Appeal from the Decision of the Chair

Debatable, not amendable, majority

Appendicular skeleton

forms the extremities & is composed of the shoulder gridle, arm bones, pelvic girdle, & leg bones

arrhythmia

term for abnormal heart rhythms

arteries

muscular and elastic blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood away from the heart

arteri/o

artery

artrioles

a small branch of an artery leading to capillaries

Arteriosclerosis

hardening or thickening of the arterial walls resulting in a loss of elasticity

Arthro

joint

ASA

acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin)

ASAP

As Soon As Possible

What is the suffix -ase used to denote?

Enzyme

ASHD

Ateriosclerotic Heart disease

Associative Director

Karen Koeninger

Atherosclerosis

Occurs when fatty plagues are deposited on the walls of the arteries

Athlete`s foot

What is the contagious fungal infection that usually affects the feet

Atria

the upper 2 chambers of the heart

Atrioventricular node

A group of nerve cells located between the artia & venticles that sends the electrical impulse through the bundle of his

audit

an examination of final records

ax, Ax

axilla

Axial Skeleton

Forms the main trunk of the body and is composed of the skull, spinal column, ribs, & sternum; division of the skeleton that protects the major organs of the nervous, respiratory, & circulatory system

How to say yes in parliamentary procedure?

aye (I)

What is a ballot?

a written form used in voting; a method of voting; a list of candidates for office

What are basophils?

White blood cells that promote the inflammatory response

Medical abbreviation for Barium Enema

BE, be

What is Atropa Belladonna and its uses?

a drug prepared from the leaves and roots of deadly nightshade; contains atropine; uses: treats Parkinson's symptoms, and stomach pains

Benjamin Franklin's inventions

bifocals, flexible catheter

Medical prefix for two or both

Bi-

abbreviation for twice daily

BID, bid

The term bio means..

life

what does BKA stand for?

below knee amputation

Medical term for eyelid

Blephar-o

What carries nutrients and oxygen to the body cells and carries metabolic waste away from cells?

blood

BM

bowel movement

BP

blood pressure

BR

bed rest

Brady

slow

bronch

bronchus

BRP

bathroom priveldge

BS

blood sugar

BSC

bedside commode

What is the medical term for cheek?

Buccal

What does the medical abbreviation BUN stand for? What organ does it test?

blood, uria, nitrogen; tests kidneys

bundle of his (atrioventricular bundle)

bundle of cardiac fibers that conduct electrical impulses from AV node to the septum

bursitis

inflammation of the bursa, small fluid-filled sacs surrounding the joints