Across
- 1. The branch of medicine that deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer.
- 5. A condition characterized by weak and brittle bones, increasing the risk of fractures.
- 7. A condition where abnormal bone growth in the middle ear causes hearing loss.
- 10. Inflammation or infection of the ear, often categorized as otitis media or otitis externa.
- 11. Inflammation or infection of the bone, typically caused by bacteria.
- 12. The movement of water across a membrane from an area of lower solute concentration to an area of higher solute concentration.
- 13. The branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders.
Down
- 2. Difficulty breathing when lying down, relieved by sitting or standing.
- 3. Relating to the occipital bone or the back part of the skull.
- 4. A degenerative joint disease that causes the breakdown of cartilage and bone in the joints.
- 6. Surgical removal of one or both ovaries.
- 8. The production of abnormally small amounts of urine, often a sign of kidney dysfunction.
- 9. A condition characterized by excessive body fat that increases the risk of health problems.
- 12. Inflammation of one or both testicles, often caused by infection.