Ch. 06 Medical Terminology

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Across
  1. 1. a loss of bladder control, resulting in the accidental release of urine
  2. 3. a flexible tube inserted into the body to remove or deliver fluids
  3. 7. a condition characterized by weak, brittle bones
  4. 9. specialized medical care for people with serious illnesses that focuses on providing relief from symptoms and improving quality of life
  5. 11. The likely outcome of a disease or condition based on medical treatment and other factors
  6. 13. a preventative treatment used to protect against a particular disease or infection
  7. 16. a surgical procedure in which an opening is made in the neck and a tube is inserted into the windpipe to help with breathing
  8. 18. A medication that prevents blood clots
  9. 20. a microscopic infectious agent that can replicate only inside a host cell and causes various diseases
  10. 23. the lower number in a blood pressure reading that indicates the pressure in the arteries when the heart is resting
  11. 24. a chronic condition characterized by high blood sugar levels
  12. 28. a chronic neurodegenerative disorder that affects movement and coordination
  13. 30. a disruption in blood flow to the brain that can cause damage to brain tissue
  14. 31. a bacterial infection that primarily affects the lungs
  15. 32. a mosquito-borne virus that can cause fever, rash, join pain, and other symptoms
  16. 33. the higher number in a blood pressure reading that indicates the pressure in the arteries when the heart is contracting
  17. 35. Refers to a condition that lasts a long time or is persistent
  18. 37. the removal of dead or damaged tissue from a wound to promote healing
  19. 40. definition
  20. 41. a formation of blood clot inside a blood vessel
Down
  1. 2. a condition in which the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the baby’s needs
  2. 4. a protein in a red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body
  3. 5. Refers to a tumor or growth that is noncancerous and does not invade nearby tissue or spread other parts of the body
  4. 6. the process of breathing, or the mechanical assistance of breathing, in patients who are unable to breath on their own
  5. 8. a method of delivering fluids or medications directly into a vein
  6. 10. the removal of dead or damaged tissue from a wound to promote healing
  7. 12. a lack of blood flow to an area of the body, usually caused by a blockage in a blood vesselMyocardial Infarction (MQ): commonly known as a heart attack, occurs when blood flow to a part of the heart is blocked, causing damage to the heart muscle
  8. 14. A physical or mental indication of a disease or condition such as pain or fatigue
  9. 15. a chronic Inflammatory bowel disease that causes inflammation and ulcers in the lining of the colon
  10. 17. a ground of diseases that affect the heart and blood vessels
  11. 19. a chronic autoimmune disease that affect the central nervous system
  12. 21. a parasitic disease transmitted by infected mosquitoes
  13. 22. Refers to a condition that has a rapid onset and short duration
  14. 25. a test that measures the electrical activity of the heart
  15. 26. a blockage in a blood vessel, usually caused by a blood clot or other debris
  16. 27. high blood pressure
  17. 29. A condition in which the body lacks enough red blood cells to carry oxygen to the body’s tissues
  18. 34. The part of the body that contains the stomach, intestines, and other organs
  19. 36. The body’s response to injury or infection, characterized by redness, swelling, heat , and pain
  20. 38. A medical test that uses electromagnetic radiation to produce images of internal body structures
  21. 39. a highly contagious viral infection that affects the respiratory system