Ch. 06 Medical Terms

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