Ch.06 Medical Terminology

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Across
  1. 1. Colitis: A chronic inflammatory bowel disease that causes inflammation and ulcers in the lining of the colon
  2. 4. A condition in which stomach acid flows back into the esophagus, causing irritation and discomfort
  3. 5. An irregular heartbeat
  4. 8. Prefix for"After,behind"
  5. 9. Arthritis:a chronic autoimmune disease that causes inflammation and damage to the joints Tuberculosis(TB):a bacterial infection that primarily affects the lungs
  6. 10. Prefix for"Large,great"
  7. 12. Prefix for"Below normal, deficient"
  8. 14. A sudden and severe onset of symptoms or illness
  9. 16. a group of diseases characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells
  10. 17. Prefix for"Slow"
  11. 19. Virus: a mosquito-borne virus that can cause fever, rash, joint pain, and other symptoms.
  12. 21. Prefix for "Against,opposite of"
  13. 22. Prefix for"Under,below"
  14. 23. Prefix for"Above, beyond"
  15. 29. Prefix for"Excessive,above normal"
  16. 32. a localised response to injury or infection that is characterized by redness, swelling and warmth
  17. 33. Loss of sensation or feeling, usually achieved through medication
  18. 35. Prefix for"New"
  19. 36. Prefix for"Before,back off"
  20. 38. Prefix for"Many,much"
  21. 40. a distribution in blood flow to the brain that can cause damage to brain tissue
  22. 41. Prefix for"Abnormal,difficult, painful"
  23. 42. A medication that prevents blood clots.
  24. 43. Prefix for"Fast,rapid"
  25. 44. a condition in which the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the body’s needs
  26. 45. Prefix for"Two,double"
Down
  1. 2. a class of diseases that affects the heart and blood vessels
  2. 3. Prefix for"Upon,over,above"
  3. 6. a virus that attacks the immune system and can lead to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome(AIDS).
  4. 7. a method of delivering fluids or medication directly into a vein
  5. 9. Prefix for"Again,back"
  6. 11. high blood pressure
  7. 13. a parasitic disease transmitted by infected mosquitoes
  8. 15. a highly contagious viral infection that affects the respiratory system
  9. 18. a chronic neurodegenerative disorder that affects movement and coordination
  10. 20. a chronic lung disease that causes inflammation and narrowing of the airways
  11. 24. Tract Infection(UTI): an infection in any part of the urinary system, including kidneys, bladder, and utrera
  12. 25. a chronic Autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system
  13. 26. Prefix for"Within,inside"
  14. 27. Prefix for"Before, in front of"
  15. 28. a condition characterized by weak, brittle bones.
  16. 30. Prefix for"Within,inner"
  17. 31. Prefix for"Away from, down"
  18. 34. a chronic condition characterised by high blood sugar levels
  19. 37. Prefix for"Between,among"
  20. 39. Prefix for"Small,minute"