Across
- 3. Someone who is receiving medical care or attention, often in a hospital or clinic, and who must exhibit __________ while waiting for a diagnosis or treatment.
- 5. What are diseases described as if they are passed down from generation to generation?
- 8. A negative physical reaction to a substance that is usually harmless, such as pollen or peanuts, caused by an overactive immune system.
- 9. An abnormality or irregularity in the shape or structure of an organ or body part, often present at birth.
- 10. A set of steps or actions taken to accomplish a specific task or goal, often used to describe a medical or surgical process.
- 11. A specialized part of the body that performs a specific function, such as the heart, liver, or lungs.
- 14. Medical procedures or techniques used to assist with reproduction, such as in vitro fertilization, surrogacy, or artificial insemination.
- 15. Evolutionary change that may result in a new trait or characteristic, often caused by a genetic __________.
Down
- 1. A group of similar cells that perform a specific function, often found in the body's _________.
- 2. Signs or indications of an illness or medical condition that a patient may experience, such as fever, cough, or fatigue.
- 4. The course of action taken to cure or manage an illness, injury, or medical condition, often involving medication, therapy, or surgery.
- 6. A surgical procedure that involves transferring an organ, tissue, or cells from one person to another, often to replace a damaged or diseased body part.
- 7. A molecule composed of amino acids, essential for many biological processes and often referred to as the building blocks of life.
- 12. The study of heredity and the variation of inherited traits, including the role of DNA and genes in determining physical and behavioral characteristics.
- 13. Where does a fetus develop and grow during pregnancy?