Medical Detectives Unit 1 Vocabulary

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Across
  1. 1. free from disease-causing microorganisms.
  2. 6. a small swelling or aggregation of cells in the body, especially an abnormal one.
  3. 7. relating to breathing.
  4. 9. passages swollen with excess fluid and mucus, may be triggered by infection, tobacco smoke, or perfume.
  5. 10. process of determining which disease or condition explains a person's symptoms and signs.
Down
  1. 2. two round, fleshy masses in the back of your throat
  2. 3. small lumps of tissue that contain white blood cells, which fight infection.
  3. 4. a group of the four to six most crucial medical signs that indicate the status of the body's vital functions.
  4. 5. a region in an organ or tissue which has suffered damage through injury or disease, such as a wound, ulcer, abscess, or tumor.
  5. 8. a gelatinous substance obtained from various kinds of red seaweed and used in bacteria culture