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- 3. a group of diseases characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal calls.
- 5. Reflux Disease a condition in which stomach acid flows back into the esophagus, causing irritation and discomfort.
- 6. a method of delivering fluide or medications directly into a vein.
- 8. Immunodeficiency Virus a virus that attacks the immune system and can lead to acquired
- 10. a test that measures the electrical activity of the heart.
- 13. an irregular heartbeat.
- 16. debridement the removal of dead or damage tissue from a wound to promote healing.
- 18. incontinence a loss of bladder control, resulting in the accidental release of urine.
- 19. Refers to a condition that has a rapid onset and short duration
- 21. A condition in which the body lacks enough red blood cells to carry oxygen to the body’s tissues
- 24. a parasitic disease transmitted by infected mosquitoes.
- 26. a blockage in a blood vessel, usually caused by a blood clot or other debris.
- 27. a condition characterized by weak, brittle bones.
- 30. a proton in red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body.
- 31. the formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel.
- 32. loss of sensation or feeling, usually achieved through medication.
- 36. a surgical procedure in which an opening is made in the neck and a tube is inserted into the windpipe to help with breathing.
- 37. a lack of blood flow to an area of the body, usually caused by a blockage in a blood vessel.
- 38. a highly contagious viral infection that affects the respiratory system.
- 39. a chronic condition characterized by high blood sugar levels.
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- 1. The body’s response to injury or infection, characterized by redness, swelling, heat, and pain
- 2. a blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood from the heart to other parts of the body.
- 3. Disease a class of diseases that affect the heart and blood vessels.
- 4. The identification of a disease or condition based on it symptoms and medical tests
- 7. high blood pressure.
- 9. a medical test that uses electromagnetic radiation to produce images of internal body structures
- 11. A physical or mental indication of a disease or condition, such as pain or fatigue
- 12. 06 Medical Terminology
- 13. The part of the body that contains the stomach, intestines, and other organs
- 14. the process of breathing, or the mechanical assistance of breathing, in patients who are unable to breathe on their own.
- 15. A microscopic infectious agent that can replicate only inside a host cell and causes various diseases
- 17. a preventative treatment used to protect against a particular disease or infection.
- 20. a flexible tube Inserted Into the body to remove or doliver fluids.
- 22. the lower number in a blood pressure reading that indicates the pressure in the arteries when the heart is resting
- 23. refers to a tumor or growth that is not cancerous and does not invade nearby tissue or spread to other parts of the body
- 25. Infarction commonly known as a heart attack, occurs when blood flow to a part of the heart is blocked, causing damage to the heart muncio.
- 28. The likely outcome of a disease or condition based on medical treatment and other factors
- 29. Refers to a condition that lasts a long time or is persistent
- 33. the higher number in a blood pressure reading that indicates the pressure in the arteries is contracting.
- 34. a medication that prevents blood clots.
- 35. care specialized medical care for people with serious Illnesses that focuses on providing relief from symptoms and improving quality of life.