Medical English

The part connecting your upper and lower leg is called the ........

What does the Latin term 'pollex' mean?

The ......... is located inside a person's mouth. This organ has many buds on it and is used when talking and tasting food.

Dentists use an assortment of ..... like mouth mirrors, probes, forceps, brushes, and scalpels in their work.

You ..... with your mouth and lips. This is when you speak, very softly, using your breath rather than your regular, louder voice.

A ..... is a doctor that specializes in infant and children health matters.

A ..... is a doctor that specializes in skin related health issues.

Some people ..... easily. This is when skin discoloration takes places due to some kind of injury. It is caused by blood-vessel or tissue damage underneath the skin.

How much of what we do is determined by free ..... and how much is influenced by our genetic makeup?

Some allergy ..... include wheezing, sneezing and a runny nose.