Med Surg. 1 Vocab

3. a decrease in disappearance of signs and symptoms of cancer
6. a group of symptoms which consistenly occur together, or a condition characterized by a set of associated symptoms
7. the body´s response to a sudden drop in blood pressure
8. symptoms or sign that begin and worsen quickly
12. does not feel if it is a reaction
13. can recognize it and realize it is a problem
14. an increase in the severity of a disease or its signs and symptoms
16. the state of being subject to death
18. the passing of genetic information from parent to child through the genes in sperm and egg cells
19. it can not be cured and it it likely to lead to someone´s death

1. relating to or denoting any disease or condition which arises spontaneously or for which the cause is unknown
2. a forecast of the likely course of a disease or ailment
4. the condition of suffering from a disease or medical condition
5. a slower than normal heart rate (below 60 beats per minute)
7. the intensity of a condition
9. a disease or condition that usually lasts for 3 months or longer and may get worse over time
10. swelling caused by excess fluid body tissues
11. rapid beating of the heart, usually defined as greater than 100 beats per minute
15. occurring before the usual or expected time
17. a health problem that occurs months or years after a disease is diagnosed or after treatment has ended