Medicine Through Time KeyWords Part 1

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Across
  1. 3. the painful swelling of joints
  2. 5. the prevention of disease by stopping the growth of bacteria by the use of antiseptics
  3. 7. an illness that is not serious
  4. 8. a drug or drugs given to produce unconsciousness before and during surgery
  5. 10. the study of planets and how they might influence the lives of people
  6. 12. the temple of the Greek God of healing Asclepius
Down
  1. 1. a charm that the wearer believes gives protection from disase
  2. 2. the science of understanding the structure and make-up of the body
  3. 3. a group of drugs used to treat infections caused by bacteria eg. Penecillin
  4. 4. an old-fashioned term for any disease causing a high fever
  5. 6. a pharmacist of chemist
  6. 8. the removal of a limb by surgery
  7. 9. chemicals used to destroy bacteria and prevent infection
  8. 11. a collection of pus caused by an infection
  9. 12. blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart