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- 3. the removal of dead or damaged tissue from a wound to promote healing
- 5. The likely outcome of a disease or condition based on medical treatment and other factors
- 6. the process of breathing, or the mechanical assistance of breathing, in patients who are unable to breathe on their own
- 7. loss of sensation or feeling, usually achieved through medication
- 8. a condition or disease that is long-lasting or recurrent
- 13. A blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart to other parts of the body
- 14. Refers to a condition that lasts a long time or is persistent
- 16. commonly known as a heart attack, occurs when blood flow to a part of the heart is blocked, causing damage to the heart muscle
- 19. a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body
- 20. a sudden and severe onset of symptoms or illness
- 21. a group of diseases characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells
- 24. a surgical procedure in which an opening is made in the neck and a tube is inserted into the windpipe to help with breathing
- 27. specialized medical care for people with serious illnesses that focuses on providing relief from symptoms and improving quality of life
- 28. a lack of blood flow to an area of the body, usually caused by a blockage in a blood vessel
- 29. The identification of a disease or condition based on its symptoms and medical tests
- 30. A medical test that uses electromagnetic radiation to produce images of internal body structures
- 31. a method of delivering fluids or modifications directly into a coin
- 35. a severe lung condition that can occur in response to injury or infection
- 38. a medication that prevents blood clots
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- 1. high blood pressure
- 2. a localized response to injury or infection that is characterized by redness, swelling, and warmth
- 4. the lower number in a blood pressure reading that indicates the pressure in the arteries when the heart is resting
- 5. a preventative treatment used to protect against a particular disease or infection
- 9. a class of diseases that affect the heart and blood vessels
- 10. a test that measures the electrical activity of the heart
- 11. A condition in which the body lacks enough red blood cells to carry oxygen to the body's tissues
- 12. Refers to a tumor or growth that is not cancerous and does not invade nearby tissue or spread to other parts of the body
- 15. A physical or mental indication of a disease or condition, such as pain or fatigue
- 17. a flexible tube inserted into the body to remove or deliver fluids
- 18. The body's response to injury or infection, characterized by redness, swelling, heat, and pain
- 22. The part of the body that contains the stomach, intestines, and other organs
- 23. a blockage in a blood vessel, usually caused by a blood clot or other debris
- 25. an irregular heartbeat
- 26. incontinence a loss of bladder control, resulting in the accidental release of urine
- 32. Refers to a condition that has a rapid onset and short duration
- 33. the formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel
- 34. A microscopic infectious agent that can replicate only inside a host cell and causes various diseases
- 35. a blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood from the heart to other parts of the body
- 36. a chronic lung disease that causes inflammation and narrowing of the airways
- 37. the higher number in a blood pressure reading that indicates the pressure in the arteries when the heart is contracting