Across
- 3. The act of vomiting
- 6. A break or crack in a bone
- 9. A state of deep unconsciousness for a prolonged period
- 11. A sudden involuntary muscular contraction
- 12. A sudden loss of brain function due to interruption of blood supply
- 15. Yellowing of the skin or eyes due to liver dysfunction
- 16. An area of abnormal tissue change
- 17. A form of arthritis characterized by severe pain and swelling in joints
- 18. A closed sac-like structure filled with fluid or semi-solid material
Down
- 1. A sore on the skin or mucous membrane that fails to heal
- 2. Elevated body temperature, usually due to infection
- 4. Swelling caused by excess fluid trapped in tissues
- 5. The body’s response to injury or infection
- 7. A collection of pus that has built up within tissue
- 8. An abnormal growth of tissue, benign or malignant
- 10. A life-threatening infection that spreads throughout the body
- 11. Temporary loss of consciousness caused by a fall in blood pressure (fainting)
- 13. Ringing or buzzing in the ears. Vertigo A sensation of spinning or dizziness
- 14. A condition marked by a deficiency of red blood cells