Elite Crossword

4. Part of the immune system, these cells fight infections by attacking bacteria, viruses, and germs that invade the body. “_______ Blood Cells”
7. The branch of medicine that deals with the disorders of the heart as well as some parts of the circulatory system.
8. A group of diseases that result in too much sugar in the blood (high blood glucose).
9. Elevated blood pressure.
11. Damage to the brain due to an interruption of its blood supply.
13. The medical specialty that deals with diseases involving the respiratory tract.
14. The branch medicine dealing with the endocrine system and its specific secretions known as hormones.
16. A blood clot.
17. The branch of medicine that focuses on surgical and medical diseases of the urinary-tract and male reparative system.

1. An infection the inflames the air sacs in the lungs, typically with fluid or pus.
2. It is a measure used by CMS to determine hospital reimbursement rates for Medicare and Medicaid (abbreviation).
3. The branch of medicine focused on the digestive system and its disorders.
5. A Common Security Framework that was developed to address the multitude of security, privacy and regulatory challenges facing healthcare organizations.
6. Excess fluid buildup, thereby causing swelling.
10. The branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the nervous system.
12. A physician that provides general care within a hospital. Many hospitalists are internal medicine physicians by training.
15. Care that specializes in the kidneys.