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