Medical Terminolgy
Across
- 2. An irregular heartbeat
- 4. A parasitic disease transmitted by infected mosquitoes.
- 6. A virus that attacks the immune system and can lead to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
- 9. A chronic lung disease that causes inflammation and narrowing of the airways
- 11. A chronic autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system
- 12. A group of lung diseases that make it difficult to breathe
- 18. A medication that prevents blood clots
- 19. A condition or disease that is long-lasting or recurrent
- 20. A class of diseases that affect the heart and blood vessels.
- 22. A flexible tube inserted into the body to remove or deliver fluids.
- 24. A localized response to injury or infection that is characterized by redness, swelling, and warmth.
- 25. The formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel.
- 30. A surgical procedure in which an opening is made in the neck of a tube is inserted into the windpipe to help with breathing.
- 31. A condition characterized by weak, brittle bones
- 32. High blood pressure
- 33. A bacterial infection that primarily affects the lungs
- 36. A preventative treatment used to protect against a particular disease or infection
- 37. Specialized medical care for people with serious illnesses that focuses on providing relief from symptoms and improving quality of life
- 38. A chronic neurodegenerative disorder that affect movement and coordination
- 39. A method of delivering fluids or medications directly into a vein
- 40. A loss of bladder control, resulting in the accidental release of urine
Down
- 1. A test that measures the electrical activity of the heart
- 3. Commonly known as a heart attack, occurs when blood flow to a part of the heart is blocked, causing damage to the heart muscle.
- 5. A severe lung condition that can occur in response to injury or infection
- 7. Loss of sensation or feeling, usually achieved through medications
- 8. The lower number in a blood pressure reading that indicates the pressure in the arteries when the heart is resting.
- 10. A sudden and severe onset of symptoms or illness
- 13. The higher number of blood pressure
- 14. A highly contagious viral infection that affects the respiratory system
- 15. A group of diseases characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells
- 16. A chronic outoimmune disease that causes the inflammation and damage to the joints.
- 17. The removal of dead or damaged tissue from a wound to promote healing
- 21. the process of breathing or the mechanical assistance of breathing, in pationes, who are unable to breath on their own,
- 23. A disruption in blood flow to the brain that can cause damage to brain tissue
- 26. A protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body.
- 27. A condition in which stomach acid flows back into the esophagus, causing irritation and discomfort.
- 28. A blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood from the heart to other parts of the body.
- 29. A lack of blood flow to an area of the body, usually caused by a blockage in a blood vessel
- 34. A blockage in a blood vessel, is usually caused by a blood clot or other debris
- 35. High blood pressure