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- 1. A biological preparation that stimulates the body's immune system to produce antibodies against a specific infectious disease.
- 4. A substance used to treat, cure, or prevent illness or disease.
- 5. The process of restoring function and improving quality of life after an injury, illness, or surgery.
- 7. A medication or procedure that makes a patient unconscious or numb to pain during surgery or other medical procedures.
- 8. The inability to conceive a child or carry a pregnancy to term.
- 13. The branch of medicine that deals with pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period.
- 15. A medical procedure in which a surgeon cuts into the body to repair or remove damaged or diseased tissue.
- 16. The branch of medicine that deals with the use of imaging techniques, such as X-rays, to diagnose and treat diseases.
- 17. A condition in which the body is unable to properly regulate blood sugar levels.
- 18. The branch of medicine that deals with the medical care of infants, children, and adolescents.
- 21. therapy A type of treatment that uses exercises, stretches, and other techniques to help improve mobility and reduce pain and other symptoms.
- 22. The branch of medicine that deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer.
- 23. The branch of medicine that deals with the health of the female reproductive system.
- 24. A disease caused by the abnormal growth of cells that can spread to other parts of the body.
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- 2. A process that helps protect against infectious diseases by stimulating the body's immune system to produce antibodies.
- 3. A treatment that uses drugs to kill cancer cells.
- 6. A facility where medical tests are performed on samples of blood, urine, or other bodily fluids to help diagnose and treat diseases.
- 9. A medical situation requiring immediate attention.
- 10. A medication used to treat bacterial infections.
- 11. attack A medical emergency in which the blood flow to the heart is blocked, often resulting in damage to the heart muscle.
- 12. An outbreak of an infectious disease that spreads rapidly and affects a large number of people.
- 14. A surgical procedure in which an organ or tissue is removed from one person (the donor) and placed in another person (the recipient).
- 19. A contract that provides financial protection against certain risks, such as the cost of medical care.
- 20. pressure: The force of blood pushing against the walls of arteries as the heart pumps blood throughout the body.
- 21. An epidemic that has spread over a large area, such as a country or the world.