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