Healthcare Crossword

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1. The pair of respiratory organs in the chest that remove carbon dioxide from and bring oxygen to the blood.
4. A small, sharp knife used by surgeons for cutting tissues during operations.
7. The state of being free from bacteria or other living microorganisms, crucial for preventing infection during medical procedures.
9. The use of sound waves to produce images of structures within the body, commonly known as ultrasound.
10. The process of removing fluids or gases from a body cavity or wound using a suction device.
13. The windpipe; the tube that connects the pharynx and larynx to the lungs, allowing the passage of air.
14. The parts of an organism that perform specific functions necessary for life, such as the heart, liver, and lungs.
15. In medical imaging, it refers to the photographic film used to capture radiographic images.
16. The hard, dense connective tissue forming the skeletal structure of humans and other vertebrates.
17. A vehicle equipped for transporting sick or injured people to and from hospitals.
19. An instrument used for viewing very small objects, such as cells and microorganisms, in detail.
21. The use of X-rays to view the internal structure of an object or body, commonly used in medical imaging to diagnose conditions.
24. The essential body functions, such as heart rate, blood pressure, and respiration, that indicate the state of a person's essential bodily functions.
25. Single-celled microorganisms that can exist either as independent organisms or as parasites. Some bacteria cause diseases.
26. A medical doctor specialized in performing surgical operations.
27. A wave of compression and rarefaction by which sound is propagated in an elastic medium such as air.
29. The branch of medicine dealing with the health and medical care of infants, children, and adolescents.
32. A medical instrument used by healthcare professionals to listen to the internal sounds of a patient’s body, typically the heart and lungs.
33. Florence Nightingale, a pioneer of modern nursing, symbolizes care and compassion in the medical field.

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2. The internal framework of bones in the body of an animal or human.
3. Small tools used for picking up objects too small to be easily handled with the human fingers, often used in medical procedures.
5. The process of taking air into and expelling it from the lungs.
6. The clear, yellowish fluid portion of blood in which cells are suspended. It makes up about 55% of the body's total blood volume.
7. In medical terms, it refers to an absorbent pad used in surgeries to soak up blood and other fluids.
8. A technique used in sonography to measure the direction and speed of blood flow by analyzing the changes in frequency of the sound waves reflected from moving objects, such as blood cells.
11. Physical injury or wound caused by external force or violence.
12. A wheeled stretcher used for transporting patients in a hospital or during emergency care.
15. The developing human from roughly eight weeks after conception to the moment of birth.
18. The study of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa.
20. In medical imaging, it refers to the amount of radiation used during an X-ray or other radiological procedure.
22. Medications used to treat bacterial infections by killing or inhibiting the growth of bacteria.
23. A healthcare professional who provides emergency medical treatment, often on the scene of an accident or in an ambulance.
28. A serious, unexpected, and often dangerous situation requiring immediate action.
30. The red liquid that circulates in the arteries and veins of humans and other vertebrate animals, carrying oxygen and nutrients to the body’s cells and removing waste products.
31. A slippery secretion produced by, and covering, mucous membranes, which protects and lubricates the surfaces of the body.