Ch.06 Medical Terminology

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