Medical Term I
Across
- 1. A condition in which blood flow (and thus oxygen) is restricted to a part of the body.
- 5. Tissue death due to the lack of blood supply, as in myocardial infarction (heart attack).
- 6. A highly contagious bacterial skin infection, common in children.
- 7. The insertion of a tube into the airway to assist with breathing.
- 8. Inflammation of the iris, the colored part of the eye.
Down
- 1. A localized response to injury or infection, causing redness, heat, swelling, and pain.
- 2. The inability to control the bladder or bowels.
- 3. Referring to a disease or condition that arises spontaneously or has no known cause.
- 4. A hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates blood sugar levels.
- 6. Another term for jaundice, a yellowing of the skin and eyes due to liver dysfunction.
- 7. A condition in which the immune system's ability to fight infections is compromised or absent.
- 8. Referring to the administration of fluids or medication directly into a vein.