The Basics and the Body

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  1. 3. A new, abnormal growth that may be cancerous or noncancerous.
  2. 4. An injury or condition that originates within the body; for example, circulatory disorders, diabetes, and immune system disorders.
  3. 5. Relating to chemical processes in the body that occur after ingesting (eating) food.
  4. 8. Nonrecurring; nonmalignant. Used to describe cancers in which the patient has a good chance of survival.
  5. 9. An infection or disease that arises as a complication of medical or surgical intervention.
  6. 11. A set of signs or symptoms that occur together as part of a disease process.
  7. 12. An injury or condition that originates outside the body; for example, trauma, chemical injury, or infection by an airborne pathogen.
  8. 15. A condition that is present at birth and may be the result of either genetic or environmental factors; cerebral palsy, for example.
  9. 16. A disorder that interferes with normal metabolism, the chemical processes involved in converting food to energy and in sustaining life; diabetes, for example.
  10. 17. comfort and rest
  11. 18. Capable of causing an infection.
  12. 21. A condition that is present at birth and may be the result of either genetic or environmental factors; cerebral palsy, for example.
  13. 22. Inherited; passed on from one’s parents.
  14. 23. A condition or disease caused by a temporary defi ciency in blood flow fi to an organ or tissue; fl for example, an ischemic stroke.
  15. 24. Having a weakening or fatiguing effect.
  16. 25. An infection acquired in a hospital setting that was not present upon admission. Pneumonia is a common nosocomial infection.
  17. 26. Condition in which the body’s immune system has an exaggerated response to an antigen, a substance that is harmful or perceived by the body to be harmful; allergy.
  18. 29. lying flat with the face up
  19. 31. Pertaining to a reaction between an antigen and an antibody, a protein that the body makes y y in response to an antigen.
  20. 32. Rectal and pelvic exams.
Down
  1. 1. Used to describe cancers that tend to spread, get progressively worse, and become life threatening.
  2. 2. An illness or injury characterized by long duration and slow progression; for example, congestive heart failure.
  3. 6. Abnormal condition in which the immune system produces antibodies against (attacks) its own tissues.
  4. 7. A disease that is ongoing and restricted to a specifi c population, group, or area of land.
  5. 10. An illness or injury characterized by rapid onset, severe symptoms, and short duration; may require medical care.
  6. 13. A pathogen that normally does not cause a disease unless the immune system is in a weakened state.
  7. 14. left or right side;lying position
  8. 18. Marked by inflammation (redness, heat, fever, fl and swelling) or caused by inflammation.
  9. 19. A disease for which there are treatments but no cure; fatal (certain malignant cancers, for example).
  10. 20. lying on the side with the hip and knee straight,and the other hip and knee bent or flexed.
  11. 27. lying flat with the face down
  12. 28. Normal standing position
  13. 30. Condition in which the body’s immune system has an exaggerated response to an antigen, a substance that is harmful or perceived by the body to be harmful; allergy.