Ch. 06 Medical Terminology - LAB - Crossword

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Across
  1. 3. a virus that attacks the immune system and can lead to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
  2. 6. the likely outcome of a disease or condition based on medical treatment and other factors
  3. 9. refers to a tumor or growth that is not cancerous and does not invade any nearby tissue or spread to other parts of the body
  4. 11. a loss of sensation or feeling, usually achieved through medication
  5. 13. a chronic condition characterized by high sugar levels
  6. 17. a group of diseases characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells
  7. 18. a physical or mental indication of a disease or condition , such as pain or fatigue
  8. 20. high bp
  9. 23. the lower number in a blood pressure reading that indicates the pressure in the arteries when the blood is resting
  10. 24. the formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel
  11. 25. refers to a condition that lasts a long time or is persistent
  12. 29. irregular heartbeat
  13. 32. heart attack- occurs when blood flow to a part of the heart is blocked, causing damage to the muscle
  14. 34. high bp
  15. 37. the body's response to injury or infection, characterized by swelling, redness, heat, and pain
  16. 39. a chronic lung disease that causes inflammation and narrowing of the airways
  17. 40. a medical test that uses electromagnetic radiation to produce images of internal body structures
  18. 42. a method of delivering fluids or medications directly into a vein
  19. 44. a class of diseases that affect the the heart and blood vessels
  20. 45. a disruption in blood flow to the brain that can cause damage to brain tissue
Down
  1. 1. a group of lung diseases that make it difficult to breathe
  2. 2. specialized medical care for people with serious illnesses that focus on providing relief from symptoms and improving the quality of life
  3. 4. a loss of bladder control, resulting in the accidental release of urine
  4. 5. the removal of dead or damaged tissue from a wound to promote healing
  5. 7. a condition in which the stomach acid flows back into the esophagus, causing irritation and discomfort
  6. 8. a severe lung condition that can occur in response to injury or infection
  7. 10. a medication that prevents blood clots
  8. 12. the process of breathing, or the mechanical assistance of breathing, in patients who are unable to breathe on their own
  9. 14. a highly contagious viral infection that affects the respiratory system
  10. 15. a flexible tube inserted into the body to remove or deliver fluids
  11. 16. a preventative treatment used to protect against a particular disease or infection
  12. 19. a condition in which the body lacks enough red blood cells to carry oxygen to the body's tissues
  13. 21. a surgical procedure in which an opening is made in the neck and a tube is inserted into the windpipe to help with breathing
  14. 22. a condition in which the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the body's needs
  15. 26. a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body
  16. 27. the higher number in a bp reding that indicates the pressure in the arteries when the heart is contracting
  17. 28. a test that measures the electrical activity of the heart
  18. 30. a lack of blood flow to an are of the body, usually caused by a blockage in a blood vessel
  19. 31. a blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart
  20. 33. a microscopic infectious agent that can replicate only inside a host cell and causes various diseases
  21. 35. a blockage in a blood vessel, usually caused by blood clots or other debris
  22. 36. the identification of a disease or condition based on its symptoms and medical tests
  23. 38. a parasitic disease transmitted by infected mosquitoes
  24. 41. a part of the body that contains the stomach, intestines, and other organs
  25. 43. refers to a condition that has rapid onset and short duration