Across
- 2. body's way of getting rid of harmful substances from the stomach.
- 7. begins when genetic changes interfere with this orderly process.
- 13. that only affects the joints, usually in the hands, knees, hips, neck, and lower back.
- 14. happens when the lungs do not effectively exchange the gases oxygen and carbon dioxide.
- 16. an uneasiness in your stomach.
- 19. brain and other parts of the body becomes disrupted and a long-lasting (chronic) disease of the central nervous system.
Down
- 1. a type of arthritis that causes inflammation in the joints and ligaments of the spine.
- 3. disease that causes a fast rise in body temperature and severe muscle contractions when someone receives general anesthesia with one or more of the following drugs:
- 4. a sore on the lining of your stomach, small intestine or esophagus.
- 5. stomach contents move up into the esophagus.
- 6. abnormality in the spine or spinal cord tissue, typically following an accident or trauma to the region.
- 7. a group of disorders that affect a person's ability to move and maintain balance and posture.
- 8. mucus (snot) dripping or “running” out of your nose.
- 9. involuntary movement in one or more muscles.
- 10. pain associated with menstruation
- 11. can cause severe throbbing pain or a pulsing sensation, usually on one side of the head.
- 12. occurs when your body attacks a foreign, and typically harmless, substance
- 15. is caused by flu viruses that spread from person to person. When someone with the flu coughs, sneezes, or talks, they spray tiny droplets.
- 17. a feeling of fear, dread, and uneasiness
- 18. the airways can become inflamed and narrowed at times.