Medical Terms

1. Swelling caused by fluid accumulation.
6. The removal of an organ or tissue from one body that is implanted into another.
9. The outer layer of the skin.
10. Not cancerous.
13. High blood pressure.
14. A patient who receives care without being admitted to a hospital.
15. Indicates the presence of cancerous cells.
17. A substance that stimulates antibody production to provide immunity against disease.
18. Return of disease or symptoms after a patient has recovered
21. A medical device that uses electric shocks to restore normal heartbeat.
22. Stitches, which are used to join tissues together as they heal.
23. The predicated outcome of disease progression and treatment.

2. A tender, fluid-filled pocket that forms in tissue, usually due to infection.
3. An arterial blockage, often caused by a blood clot.
4. Signifies a recurring, persistent condition like heart disease.
5. Broken bone or cartilage.
7. A small sample of tissue that’s taken for testing.
8. A bruise.
11. A patient who requires hospitalization.
12. Indicates medication or fluid that’s delivered by vein.
16. Signifies a condition that begins abruptly and is sometimes severe, but the duration is short.
19. A cut or scrape that typically isn’t serious.
20. An organ or tissue that produces and secretes fluids that serve a specific function.