Across
- 2. a microscopic infectious agent that replicates inside living cells
- 4. a fatty substance in the blood that can affect heart health
- 5. microscopic organisms that can cause infections or aid in digestion
- 6. the likely course or outcome of a disease
- 10. relating to breathing or the organs involved in breathing
- 12. a type of sugar in the blood, used for energy
- 13. a damaging immune response to a normally harmless substance
- 16. an abnormal mass of tissue that may be benign or malignant
- 17. the process of removing toxic substances from the body
- 18. a condition in which there is a deficiency of red cells or hemoglobin
- 19. the rhythmic throbbing of arteries as blood is propelled through them
- 20. a hormone that regulates blood sugar levels
Down
- 1. capable of being transmitted from one person to another
- 3. the treatment of injuries or disorders by cutting open the body
- 7. signs or indications of a disease or condition
- 8. a break or crack in a bone
- 9. a meeting with a medical professional to seek advice or treatment
- 11. relating to the heart and blood vessels
- 14. a condition caused by lack of proper nutrition
- 15. pressure the force of blood pushing against the walls of arteries