Medical Crossword Puzzle

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  1. 3. The straw-colored liquid component of blood that holds cells in suspension.
  2. 4. An abnormal mass of tissue resulting from uncontrolled cell division.
  3. 5. Clouding of the eye's natural lens, causing blurry vision.
  4. 7. An abnormal immune hypersensitivity to environmental substances like pollen or food.
  5. 10. A bone thinning condition making bones brittle and highly susceptible to fracture.
  6. 12. A stitch or row of stitches holding the edges of a surgical incision or wound together.
  7. 16. A chronic metabolic disease characterized by high blood glucose levels.
  8. 18. The cartilaginous tube that connects the larynx to the bronchi; the windpipe.
  9. 22. A medical term meaning "relating to the heart."
  10. 23. An adjective describing a severe, aggressively growing, or cancerous tumor.
  11. 24. The primary muscular organ that pumps blood throughout the circulatory system.
  12. 25. A specialized cell that transmits electrical nerve impulses.
  13. 30. A medical treatment that filters waste products from the blood when kidneys fail.
  14. 31. The formal clinical term for chronically elevated blood pressure.
  15. 32. A clinical procedure to remove a small tissue sample for diagnostic testing.
  16. 33. A submicroscopic infectious agent that replicates only inside the living cells of a host.
  17. 35. A biological preparation that provides active acquired immunity to a specific disease.
  18. 38. A partial or complete loss of memory resulting from brain injury or shock.
Down
  1. 1. A chronic respiratory disease causing sudden airway spasms and breathing difficulty.
  2. 2. A progressive lung disease causing severe shortness of breath due to damaged air sacs.
  3. 4. A tough band of fibrous connective tissue that links muscle to bone.
  4. 6. A condition marked by a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin.
  5. 7. A powerful substance or medication used to destroy or inhibit bacterial growth.
  6. 8. A band of tough fibrous tissue connecting bone to bone to stabilize a joint.
  7. 9. Inflammation of the liver, typically caused by a viral infection.
  8. 11. The outermost layer of skin, providing a waterproof barrier.
  9. 13. Cancer of the body's blood-forming tissues, leading to excess abnormal white blood cells.
  10. 14. A sudden, uncontrolled electrical disturbance in the brain affecting movement or consciousness.
  11. 15. A sensation of whirling and loss of balance, often caused by inner ear issues.
  12. 17. An individual receiving medical evaluation, care, or treatment.
  13. 19. The official identification of an illness or condition through examination of symptoms.
  14. 20. The pancreatic hormone vital for regulating glucose levels in the blood.
  15. 21. Painful inflammation, stiffness, and structural degradation of the body joints.
  16. 26. A harmless, inert substance given to a patient in place of a real medication.
  17. 27. A term for a medical condition or illness that persists over a very long duration.
  18. 28. The complete set of genes or genetic material present in a cell or organism.
  19. 29. A specific group of signs and symptoms that consistently occur together.
  20. 34. A medical forecast of the likely future course and outcome of a disease.
  21. 36. The largest artery in the body, carrying oxygenated blood away from the heart.
  22. 37. The microscopic gap across which a nerve impulse passes from one neuron to another.