Ch.06 Medical Terminology

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Across
  1. 2. chronic autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system
  2. 3. condition in which the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the body’s needs
  3. 4. incontinence a loss of bladder control, resulting in the accidental release of urine
  4. 8. loss of sensation or feeling, usually achieved through medication
  5. 12. test that measures the electrical activity of the heart
  6. 13. a group of disease characterised by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells
  7. 15. high blood pressure
  8. 16. condition or disease that is long-lasting or recurrent
  9. 19. sudden and severe onset of symptoms or illness
  10. 20. method of delivering fluids medication directly into a vein
  11. 24. chronic lung disease that causes inflammation and narrowing of the airways
  12. 25. the removal of dead or damaged tissue from a wound to promote healing
  13. 26. higher number in blood pressure reading that indicates the pressure in the arteries when the heart is contracting
  14. 27. known as a heart attack, occurs when blood flow to a part of the heart is block, causing damage to the heart muscle
  15. 30. the formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel
  16. 31. group of lung disease that make it difficult to breathe
  17. 34. virus that attacks the immune system and can lead to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
  18. 35. highly contagious viral infection that affects the respiratory system
  19. 36. high blood pressure
  20. 37. condition characterized by weak, brittle bones
  21. 38. localised response to injury or infections that is characterized by redness,swelling, and warm
Down
  1. 1. lack of blood flow to an area of the body,usually caused by blockage in a blood vessel
  2. 3. disruption in blood flow to the brain that can cause damage to brain tissue
  3. 5. medication that prevents blood clots
  4. 6. specialized medical care to people with serious illnesses that focuses on providing relief for symptoms and improving quality of life
  5. 7. condition in which stomach acid blows back into the esophagus, causing irritation and discomfort
  6. 9. severe lung condition that can occur in response to injury or infection
  7. 10. 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. the process of breath, or mechanical assistance of breathing, in patients who are unable to breathe on their ove
  9. 14. preventative treatment used to protect against a particular disease of infection
  10. 17. irregular heartbeat
  11. 18. flexible tube inserted into the body to remove or deliver fluids
  12. 21. lower number in a blood pressure reading that indicates the pressure in the arteries when the heart is resting
  13. 22. blockage in a blood vessel, usually caused by blood clot or other debris
  14. 23. class of diseases that affect the heart and blood vessels
  15. 27. a parasitic disease transmitted by infected mosquitoes
  16. 28. blood vessel that carries away oxygenated blood from the heart ot other parts of the body
  17. 29. chronic neurodegenerative disorder that affects movement and coordination
  18. 32. chronic condition characterized by high blood sugar levels
  19. 33. protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body