Madhavan Crossword Pathology assignment

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Across
  1. 5. - High blood pressure, a common condition where the force of the blood against the artery walls is consistently too high.
  2. 6. - Buildup of plaque in the arteries, leading to narrowing and potential blockages, increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke.
  3. 8. - Enlargement of the heart, often due to high blood pressure or heart valve disease.
  4. 13. Edema - Buildup of fluid in the air sacs of the lungs, often due to heart failure or lung damage, causing difficulty breathing.
  5. 14. - A chronic inflammatory condition of the airways characterized by wheezing, coughing, and difficulty breathing.
  6. 15. (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) - A group of lung diseases that block airflow and make it difficult to breathe, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema.
  7. 17. - Irregular heartbeat or abnormal heart rhythm, which can range from harmless to life-threatening.
  8. 18. - Scarring of the liver tissue due to long-term liver damage, often caused by alcohol abuse, hepatitis B or C infection, or fatty liver disease.
  9. 19. (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) - A digestive disorder where stomach acid flows back into the esophagus, causing heartburn and irritation.
  10. 21. - A type of COPD characterized by damage to the air sacs in the lungs, leading to difficulty exhaling air and shortness of breath.
  11. 23. - Inflammation of the lining around the lungs, causing sharp chest pain, especially with breathing.
  12. 24. - Infection of the air sacs in one or both lungs, causing fever, cough, and difficulty breathing.
Down
  1. 1. - An infectious disease caused by bacteria that mainly affects the lungs, causing cough, fever, weight loss, and fatigue.
  2. 2. Bronchitis - Inflammation of the bronchial tubes leading to persistent coughing and excess mucus production.
  3. 3. Infarction - Medical term for a heart attack, caused by a blockage in the coronary arteries leading to damage or death of heart muscle.
  4. 4. - Inflammation of the pericardium, the sac surrounding the heart, causing chest pain and other symptoms.
  5. 7. Artery Disease - Narrowing of the coronary arteries due to plaque buildup, leading to reduced blood flow to the heart muscle.
  6. 9. Stroke - A type of stroke caused by a blockage in an artery supplying blood to the brain, leading to damage or death of brain tissue.
  7. 10. Dissection - A tear in the inner layer of the aorta, the large blood vessel branching off the heart, which can lead to life-threatening bleeding or block blood flow to vital organs.
  8. 11. - A disease characterized by the growth of tiny collections of inflammatory cells in different parts of the body, most commonly the lungs and lymph nodes.
  9. 12. Ulcer - A sore or lesion that forms on the lining of the stomach, often caused by infection with H. pylori bacteria or long-term use of NSAIDs.
  10. 13. Embolism - Blockage of one or more arteries in the lungs, usually by a blood clot that travels from elsewhere in the body, causing sudden shortness of breath and chest pain.
  11. 16. - A chronic condition where the airways in the lungs become damaged and widened, leading to recurrent infections and difficulty clearing mucus.
  12. 20. Vein Thrombosis - Formation of a blood clot in a deep vein, typically in the legs, which can lead to serious complications if it breaks loose and travels to the lungs.
  13. 22. - Chest pain or discomfort caused by reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, often a symptom of coronary artery disease.