Medical Vocabulary

5. a cancer treatment; uses drugs to kill or slow the growth of cancer cells
8. discomfort in the stomach; often after eating
11. administration of a vaccine; helps the body develop immunity to a disease
12. also known as high blood pressure; can lead to serious health problems
13. a type of headache
14. a response from the immune system (red eyes, runny nose, skin irritation etc.), usually to a certain food, medicine, material, or smell
16. a medical procedure used to repair or remove parts of the body
17. an infectious disease caused by a virus; symptoms include fever and cough
19. a mental health condition that leads to persistent sadness and loss of interest
20. an abnormally high body temperature; often a sign of infection

1. a diagnostic tool; uses sound waves to view internal organs
2. invasion and multiplication of microorganisms; such as bacteria, viruses, etc.
3. the problem of one or more body parts’ joints that causes pain and stiffness
4. a sudden expulsion of air from the lungs; usually caused by illness
6. a respiratory condition that causes difficulty in breathing
7. a traditional Chinese therapy; uses needles to stimulate specific points
9. a mental health disorder that causes excessive fear and worry
10. a chronic condition that affects the body's ability to use sugar
15. a break in a bone; requires medical attention
18. medications that fight infections; usually for bacterial infections