| Hint | Answer | % Correct |
|---|---|---|
| A collection of tissue that form a structure specialising in a particular function (eg. liver) | organ | 91%
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| The study of cancer. | oncology | 90%
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| Phase of the menstrual cycle, involving the release of an egg from one of the ovaries. | ovulation | 87%
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| Chemical element necessary for survival. | oxygen | 87%
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| A condition involving excessive body fat, that can increase risk of other health complications. | obesity | 84%
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| An anxiety disorder, involving excessive thoughts that can lead to repetitive behaviours. | OCD | 84%
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| Relating to the mouth. | oral | 76%
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| A living thing composed of many components that carry out different functions but are mutually dependent on each other to survive. | organism | 76%
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| Tendency of fluids to move from the less concentrated to the more concentrated side of a semipermeable membrane via passive transport. | osmosis | 68%
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| A lobe in the brain responsible for visual perception. | occipital | 66%
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| A patient who is being treated outside of hospital. | outpatient | 65%
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| Specialist dentists trained in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of dental and facial irregularities. | orthodontist | 63%
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| A hormone involved in both female and male reproductive systems, including labour and delivery. Is also known as the love hormone. | oxytocin | 59%
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| The suffix meaning tumour or cancer. | oma | 54%
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| A progressive, degenerative joint disease, where tissues in joints break down over time. | osteoarthritis | 51%
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| A physician who focuses on the whole body, including soft tissues, the spine, and the nervous system, and treats the patient using physical manipulation techniques. | osteopath | 38%
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| The blockage of a blood vessel. | occlusion | 29%
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| Medicated formulas with an oil base. | ointment | 24%
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| The attachment site that doesn't move during muscle contraction. | origin | 23%
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| A branch of healthcare helping people of all ages who have physical, sensory, or cognitive issues. | occupational therapy | 22%
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