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