Medical Terminology and Definitions

1. Medical.

Relating to the science of medicine, or to the treatment of illness and injuries.

2. Operate.

Perform a surgical operation.

3. Removal.

The action of taking away or abolishing something unwanted.

4. Repair.

The action of fixing or mending something.

5. Replacement.

The action or process of replacing someone or something.

6. Suffering.

The state of undergoing pain, distress, or hardship.

7. Tissue.

Any of the distinct types of material of which animals or plants are made, consisting of specialized cells and their products.

8. Transplant.

An operation in which an organ or tissue is transplanted.

9. Jaw.

Each of the upper and lower bony structures in vertebrates forming the framework of the mouth and containing the teeth.

10. Lungs.

Each of the pair of organs situated within the rib cage, consisting of elastic sacs with branching passages into which air is drawn, so that oxygen can pass into the blood and carbon dioxide be removed.

11. Liver.

A large lobed glandular organ in the abdomen of vertebrates, involved in many metabolic processes.

12. Kidney.

Each of a pair of organs in the abdominal cavity of mammals, birds, and reptiles, excreting urine.

13. Tongue.

The fleshy muscular organ in the mouth of a mammal, used for tasting, licking, swallowing, and (in humans) articulating speech.

14. Deformity.

A deformed part, especially of the body; a malformation.

15. Surgery.

The treatment of injuries or disorders of the body by incision or manipulation, especially with instruments.

16. Injury.

The fact of being injured; harm or damage.

17. Remarkable.

Worthy of attention; striking.

18. Scalp.

The skin covering the head, excluding the face.

19. Surgical.

Relating to or used in surgery.

20. Eyelids.

Each of the upper and lower folds of skin which cover the eye when closed.

21. Flock.

Congregate or mass in a flock or large group.

22. Phobia.

An extreme or irrational fear of or aversion to something.

23. Strategy.

A plan of action or policy designed to achieve a major or overall aim.

24. Deadline.

The latest time or date by which something should be completed.

25. Teaser.

A person who makes fun of or provokes others in a playful or unkind way.

26. Recycle.

Convert (waste) into reusable material.

27. Drain.

Cause the water or other liquid in (something) to run out, leaving it empty, dry, or drier.

28. Impressive.

Evoking admiration through size, quality, or skill; grand, imposing, or awesome.

29. Uplift.

Lift (something) up; raise; elevate or stimulate (someone) morally or spiritually.

30. Essential.

Absolutely necessary; extremely important.

31. Enthusiastic.

Having or showing intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval.