Medical vocabulary
Across
- 2. a viral infection that primarily affects the nose, throat, and sinuses
- 3. an outbreak of red, itchy, and often painful bumps on the skin
- 6. a medical professional who performs surgical procedures
- 7. an excessive stretching or tearing of a muscle or tendon
- 9. a discoloration of the skin caused by an injury
- 11. a strip of material used to cover a wound or injury
- 13. a type of medical imaging that uses radiation to produce images of the inside of the body
Down
- 1. a fluid-filled pocket on the surface of the skin, often caused by friction or burning
- 4. a collection of symptoms and signs that occur together and characterize a particular medical condition
- 5. a serious medical condition that occurs when blood flow to the heart is blocked, usually due to a blood clot
- 6. sutures used to close a wound or incision
- 8. short for influenza, a viral infection that affects the respiratory system
- 10. a clear, salty fluid secreted by sweat glands in the skin, released to regulate body temperature
- 12. General Practitioner, a primary care doctor who provides basic healthcare services