Across
- 3. the part of the body that contains the stomach, intestines, and other organs
- 6. high blood pressure
- 7. disease- a class of diseases that affect the heart and blood vessels
- 8. Heart Failure- a condition in which the heart cannot enough blood to meet the body’s needs
- 10. Obstructive Pulmonary disease- a group of lung diseases that make it difficult to breathe
- 12. loss of sensation or feeling, usually achieved through medication
- 13. a blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood from the heart to other parts of the body
- 15. a group of diseases characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells
- 17. debridement- the removal of dead or damages tissue from the wound to promote healing.
- 19. A microscopic infectious agent that can replicate only inside a host cell and cause various disease
- 22. The body’s response to injury or infection, characterized by redness, swelling, heat, and pain
- 25. Reflux Disease- a condition in which the stomach acid flows into the the esophagus, causing irritation or discomfort
- 29. accident- a disruption in blood flow to the brain that cause damage to brain tissue
- 30. a sudden nerve onset of symptoms or illness
- 31. the likely outcome of a disease of condition on medical treatment and other factors
- 34. refers to a condition that lasts a long time or is persistent
- 36. a medical test that uses electromagnetic radiation to produce images of internal body structures
- 37. a chronic condition characterized by high blood sugar levels
- 38. Sclerosis: a chronic autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system
- 41. respiratory distress syndrome- a severe lung condition that can occur in the response to injury or infection
- 44. a method of delivering fluids or medications directly into a vein
- 46. a blockage in a blood vessel, usually caused by a blood clot of another debris
- 47. a medication that prevents blood clots
- 49. a bacterial infection that primarily affects the lungs
- 51. A blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart to other parts of the body
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- 1. the formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel
- 2. Immunodeficiency Virus: A virus that attacks the immune system an can lead to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
- 4. a test that measures electrical activity of the heart
- 5. a surgical procedure in which an opening is made in the neck and a tick is inserted into the windpipe to help with breathing
- 9. physical or medical indication of a disease or condition, such as pain or fatigue
- 11. Disease- a chronic neurodegenerative disorder that causes inflammation and damage to the joints
- 14. the force of the blood flow when blood is pumped out of the heart
- 16. an irregular heartbeat
- 18. a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body Hypertension- high blood pressure
- 20. the lower number on a blood pressure reading that indicates pressure in the arteries when the heart is resting
- 21. a chronic lung disease that causes inflammation and narrowing of airways
- 23. Refers to a condition that has a rapid onset and short duration
- 24. care- specialized medical care for people with serious illness that focuses on providing relief from symptoms and improving the quality of life
- 26. infarction - commonly known as a heart attack, occurs when flow to a part of the heart is blocked , causing damage to the heart muscle
- 27. a parasitic diseases transmitted by infected mosquitoes
- 28. Refers to a tumor or growth that is not cancerous and does not invade nearby tissue or spread to other parts of the body
- 32. a highly contagious viral infection that affects the respiratory system
- 33. a condition characterized by weak, brittle bones
- 35. a preventive treatment used to protect against a particular disease or infection
- 39. Colitis- a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that causes inflammation and ulcers in the lining of the colon
- 40. lack of blood flow to an area of the body, usually caused by a blockage in a blood vessel
- 42. the process of breathing, or mechanical assistance of breathing, in patients who are unable to breathe on their own
- 43. virus a mosquito- borne virus that can cause fever, rash, joint pain, and other symptoms.
- 45. a flexible tube inserted into the body to remove or deliver fluids
- 48. a condition in which the body lacks enough red cells to carry oxygen to the body’s tissues
- 50. incontinence- a loss of bladder control, resulting in the accidental release of urine