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- 4. a chronic neurodivergent disorder that affects movement and coordination
- 8. loss of sensation or feeling, usually achieved through medications
- 14. A blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart to other parts of the body.
- 16. a chronic autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system
- 17. The higher number in a blood pressure reading that indicates the pressure in the arteries when the heart is contracting.
- 18. a method of delivering fluids or medications directly into a vein.
- 19. a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that causes inflammation and ulcers in the lining of the colon
- 22. an irregular heartbeat.
- 23. A condition in which the body lacks enough red blood cells to carry oxygen to the body’s tissues
- 24. a condition or disease that is long-lasting or recurrent.
- 26. A test that measures the electrical activity of the heart.
- 30. A microscopic infectious agent that can replicate only inside a host cell and causes various diseases
- 31. a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body.
- 32. a lack of blood flow to an area of the body, usually caused by a blockage in a blood vessel.
- 33. a chronic autoimmune disease that causes inflammation and damage to the joints
- 34. A medical test that uses electromagnetic radiation to produce images of internal body structures.
- 35. the body’s response to injury or infection, characterized by redness, swelling, heat, and pain
- 37. The removal of dead or damaged tissue from a wound to promote healing.
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- 1. a medication that prevents blood clots.
- 2. A localized response to injury or infection that is characterized by redness, swelling, and warmth
- 3. A preventative treatment used to protect against a particular disease or infection.
- 5. a condition characterized by weak, brittle bones
- 6. A flexible tube inserted into the body to remove or deliver fluids.
- 7. a blockage in a blood vessel, usually caused by a blood clot or other debris
- 9. the lower number in a blood pressure reading that indicates the pressure in the arteries when the heart is resting
- 10. 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. The likely outcome of a disease or condition based on medical treatment and other factors
- 12. commonly known as a heart attack, occurs when blood flow to a part of the heart is blocked, causing damage to the heart muscle.
- 13. The process of breathing, or mechanical assistance of breathing, in patients who are unable to breathe on their own.
- 15. a loss of bladder control, resulting in the accidental release of urine
- 20. A physical or mental indication of a disease or condition such as pain or fatigue
- 21. Specialized medical care for people with serious illnesses that focuses on providing relief from symptoms and improving quality of life
- 23. Refers to a condition that has a rapid onset and short duration
- 24. Refers to a condition that last a long time or is persistent.
- 25. Refers to a tumor or growth that is not cancerous and does not invade nearby tissue or spread to other parts of the body.
- 27. The identification of a disease or condition based on its symptoms and medical tests
- 28. The formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel
- 29. a bacterial infection that primarily affects the lungs
- 31. high blood pressure
- 36. the part of the body that contains the stomach,intestines, and other organs.