What is the medical synonym for "a tube for withdrawing or introducing fluids"?

Health Trivia / May 12, 2025

Catheter. A catheter that is left in a patient's body is called an indwelling catheter.

What is another name for "varicella"?

Health Trivia / May 11, 2025

Chickenpox. Chickenpox usually starts with a skin rash mainly on the body and head.

What medical term means to grow a microorganism in the laboratory?

Health Trivia / May 11, 2025

Culture. Cell culture and microbiological culture are two major types of microorganism growth media.

What are the hair-like projections on the outside of cells called?

Health Trivia / May 10, 2025

Cilia. "Cilia" is Latin for "eyelash".

What part of the blood helps clotting?

Health Trivia / May 10, 2025

Platelets. Platelets are manufactured in bone marrow and spend about 9 days in the bloodstream.

What medical term is defined as "clearness, keenness" most often relating to vision or mind?

Health Trivia / May 09, 2025

Acuity. The metric equivalent to 20/20 vision ins 6.6 vision.