Across
- 2. Study of word parts; language of medicine (2 words)
- 5. Building up small molecules into larger complex ones
- 7. Visible only with a microscope (2 words)
- 11. Body’s process to maintain a stable internal environment
- 12. Beginning part of a word
- 14. Study of internal and external body structures
- 17. Nickname for positive feedback due to lack of off switch (2 words)
- 19. Foundation of a word, often Greek in origin
- 20. The functions and processes of body structures
- 21. Part of the human body such as cells, tissues, or organs
Down
- 1. Narrow range for optimal physiological function
- 3. One who studies causes and effects of diseases
- 4. Moves a system away from the set point; less common (2 words)
- 6. Visible to the naked eye; includes X-rays and MRIs (2 words)
- 8. Sum of chemical reactions in the body providing energy
- 9. Breaking down complex substances into simpler ones
- 10. Study of physical and functional changes in disease
- 13. Ending part of a word
- 15. Prefix meaning high or above normal
- 16. Moves a system toward the set point to maintain balance (2 words)
- 18. Prefix meaning below or less than normal