Medical Term S

3. Referring to the phase of the heartbeat when the heart muscle contracts and pumps blood from the chambers into the arteries.
4. Temporary loss of consciousness caused by a drop in blood flow to the brain, commonly known as fainting.
5. A sideways curvature of the spine, often diagnosed in children and adolescents.
7. Mucus that is coughed up from the lower airways, often tested for infection or lung disease.
8. Stitches used by doctors to close a wound or surgical incision.
9. Hardening of tissues, often due to chronic inflammation, as in multiple sclerosis (MS).

1. Pain along the sciatic nerve, which runs down the lower back, buttocks, and legs.
2. The abnormal narrowing of a body passage or opening, such as spinal stenosis or aortic stenosis.
3. A life-threatening condition caused by the body's response to an infection, leading to organ failure.
5. A type of cancer that begins in the bones or soft tissues like fat, muscles, or blood vessels.
6. Inflammation of the sinuses, typically caused by infection, allergies, or other irritants.
8. A critical condition where the body is not getting enough blood flow, leading to organ failure.
10. A skin condition that causes scaly patches, red skin, and dandruff, often affecting the scalp.