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