Crossword Puzzle: Advances in Modern Medicine

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  1. 4. A medical test that records the electrical activity of the heart to diagnose heart rhythm and function abnormalities
  2. 6. A medical imaging technique that uses high frequency sound waves to visualize internal organs, with the advantage of no radiation exposure but limited image detail
  3. 7. An imaging technique that uses continuous X rays to view real time movement inside the body, offering dynamic imaging but exposing patients to radiation
  4. 8. A reproductive technology where fertilization occurs outside the body before the embryo is implanted into the uterus
  5. 9. A diagnostic device that measures lung capacity and airflow to assess respiratory function
  6. 12. An alternative medicine system based on the principle that substances causing symptoms in healthy people can treat similar symptoms in diluted form
  7. 15. An enzyme used in biotechnology to cut DNA at specific sequences, enabling genetic analysis and modification
  8. 17. A food preservation method that uses heat and airtight sealing to destroy bacteria and prevent microbial growth
  9. 18. Substances used to provide sweetness to foods and beverages, including natural and artificial forms, often used to reduce sugar intake
  10. 19. A drug that kills or inhibits the growth of bacteria and is used to treat bacterial infections
  11. 20. Chemical compounds added to food to enhance or modify taste, improving palatability and consumer acceptance
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  1. 1. The process of inducing immunity by administering a vaccine that stimulates the body’s immune response
  2. 2. A genetically modified rice enriched with beta carotene to reduce vitamin A deficiency and improve nutritional health
  3. 3. Live microorganisms that, when consumed in adequate amounts, promote gut health and support immune function
  4. 5. Immunity developed when the body produces its own antibodies after exposure to an antigen through infection or vaccination
  5. 10. A biotechnology approach using genetically modified or natural plants to remove or neutralize environmental pollutants
  6. 11. A protein in blood plasma that works in a cascade to enable blood clot formation and prevent excessive bleeding
  7. 13. A food or food component that provides medical or health benefits beyond basic nutrition, such as disease prevention
  8. 14. A laboratory technique that separates DNA or proteins by size using an electric current through a gel matrix
  9. 16. A substance added to food to inhibit microbial growth and prevent spoilage, increasing shelf life and food safety