Across
- 1. a medication that prevents blood clots
- 4. a preventative treatment used to protect against a particular disease or infection
- 6. refers to a condition that lasts a long time or is persistent
- 8. a group of diseases characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells
- 11. Infarction commonly known as a heart attack,occurs when blood flow to a part of the heart is blocked, causing damage to a heart muscle
- 13. a method of delivering fluids or medication directly into the vein
- 16. a loss of bladder control resulting in accidental release of urine
- 17. a chronic lung disease that cause inflammation and narrowing of airways
- 18. the process of breathing, ot a mechanical assistance of breathing, in patients who are unable to breath on their own
- 19. a blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood from the heart to other parts of the body
- 23. a parasitic disease transmitted by infected mosquitoes
- 24. a condition or disease that is long-lasting or recurrent
- 26. a protein in the red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body
- 27. the body’s response to injury or infection, characterised by redness, swelling heat, and pain
- 28. A microscopic infectious agent that can replicate only inside a host cell and cause various diseases
- 31. a sudden and severe onset of symptoms or illness
- 34. test that measures the electrical activity of the heart
- 36. a chronic condition characterized by high blood sugar levels
- 38. a medical test that use electromagnetic radiation to produce images of internal body structures.
- 39. the lower number in a blood pressure reading that indicates the pressure in the arteries when the heart is resting
- 42. high blood pressure
- 43. a condition in which the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the body’s needs
- 44. blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart to other parts of the body
Down
- 2. a group of lung diseases that make it hard to breathe
- 3. a condition in which stomach acid flows back into the Esophagus, causing irritation and discomfort
- 5. the higher number in a blood pressure reading that indicates the pressure in the arteries when the heart is contracting
- 7. a disruption in blood flow to the brain that can cause damage to brain tissue
- 9. highly contagious viral infection that affect the respiratory system
- 10. a surgical procedure in which an opening is made in the neck and a tube is inserted into the windpipe to help with breathing
- 12. a irregular heartbeat
- 14. high blood pressure
- 15. a condition in which the body lacks enough red blood cells to carry oxygen to the body’s tissue
- 20. a specialized medical care for people with serious illnesses that focuses on providing relief from symptoms and improving quality of life
- 21. refers to a tumor or growth that is not cancerous and does not invade nearby tissues or spread to other parts of the body
- 22. a class of diseases that affect the heart and blood vessels
- 25. a physical or mental indication of a disease or condition, such as pain or fatigue
- 29. a virus that attack the immune system and can lead to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
- 30. the formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel
- 32. a flexible tube inserted into the body to remove or deliver fluids
- 33. a blockage in a blood vessel, usually caused by a blood clot or other debris
- 35. the removal of dead or damaged tissue from a wound to promote healing
- 37. the likely outcome of a disease or condition based on medical treatment and other factors
- 40. a lack of blood flow to an areas of the body, usually caused by a blockage of a blood vessel
- 41. the identification of a disease or condition based on its symptom and medical test