Across
- 1. a loss of bladder control, resulting in the accidental release of urine
- 3. a flexible tube inserted into the body to remove or deliver fluids
- 7. a condition characterized by weak, brittle bones
- 9. specialized medical care for people with serious illnesses that focuses on providing relief from symptoms and improving quality of life
- 11. The likely outcome of a disease or condition based on medical treatment and other factors
- 13. a preventative treatment used to protect against a particular disease or infection
- 16. a surgical procedure in which an opening is made in the neck and a tube is inserted into the windpipe to help with breathing
- 18. A medication that prevents blood clots
- 20. a microscopic infectious agent that can replicate only inside a host cell and causes various diseases
- 23. the lower number in a blood pressure reading that indicates the pressure in the arteries when the heart is resting
- 24. a chronic condition characterized by high blood sugar levels
- 28. a chronic neurodegenerative disorder that affects movement and coordination
- 30. a disruption in blood flow to the brain that can cause damage to brain tissue
- 31. a bacterial infection that primarily affects the lungs
- 32. a mosquito-borne virus that can cause fever, rash, join pain, and other symptoms
- 33. the higher number in a blood pressure reading that indicates the pressure in the arteries when the heart is contracting
- 35. Refers to a condition that lasts a long time or is persistent
- 37. the removal of dead or damaged tissue from a wound to promote healing
- 40. definition
- 41. a formation of blood clot inside a blood vessel
Down
- 2. a condition in which the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the baby’s needs
- 4. a protein in a red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body
- 5. Refers to a tumor or growth that is noncancerous and does not invade nearby tissue or spread other parts of the body
- 6. the process of breathing, or the mechanical assistance of breathing, in patients who are unable to breath on their own
- 8. a method of delivering fluids or medications directly into a vein
- 10. the removal of dead or damaged tissue from a wound to promote healing
- 12. a lack of blood flow to an area of the body, usually caused by a blockage in a blood vesselMyocardial Infarction (MQ): commonly known as a heart attack, occurs when blood flow to a part of the heart is blocked, causing damage to the heart muscle
- 14. A physical or mental indication of a disease or condition such as pain or fatigue
- 15. a chronic Inflammatory bowel disease that causes inflammation and ulcers in the lining of the colon
- 17. a ground of diseases that affect the heart and blood vessels
- 19. a chronic autoimmune disease that affect the central nervous system
- 21. a parasitic disease transmitted by infected mosquitoes
- 22. Refers to a condition that has a rapid onset and short duration
- 25. a test that measures the electrical activity of the heart
- 26. a blockage in a blood vessel, usually caused by a blood clot or other debris
- 27. high blood pressure
- 29. A condition in which the body lacks enough red blood cells to carry oxygen to the body’s tissues
- 34. The part of the body that contains the stomach, intestines, and other organs
- 36. The body’s response to injury or infection, characterized by redness, swelling, heat , and pain
- 38. A medical test that uses electromagnetic radiation to produce images of internal body structures
- 39. a highly contagious viral infection that affects the respiratory system