Medical Terminology

3. :hardening & loss of elasticity of arterial walls; often due to atherosclerosis
5. :impairment of intellectual function characterized by memory loss, disorientation, and confusion.
8. remove the appendix
9. :fainting increased sensitivity to stimulation such as touch or pain
14. :inflammation of the meninges
15. characterized by excessive thirst
16. :drug that lowers blood glucose (e.g., insulin)
17. diagnosis and treatment of blood disorders
19. :general term referring to levels of decreased consciousness with varying responsiveness.
20. for a surgical procedure
21. of the galbladder
22. :yellow, fatty deposit of lipids in an artery; hallmark of atherosclerosis

1. or inflammation of the liver
2. :surgical repair of a nerve
4. poor muscle development; muscle
6. comprehensive medical care of infants, children, and adolescents
7. pressure that is consistently too high
10. :dissolves existing clots
11. term for the study of the heart
12. prevents bleeding
13. spondylitis :inflammatory condition; gradual stiffening and fusion of vertebrae
18. :exaggerated, unfounded feeling of well-being