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- 2. the process of breathing, or the mechanical assistance of breathing, in patients who are unable to breath on their own
- 5. a preventative treatment used to protect against a particular disease or infection
- 8. loss of sensation or feeling, usually achieved through medication
- 10. refers to a condition that has a rapid onset and short duration
- 14. (CVA or stroke) a disruption in blood flow to the brain that can cause damage to the brain tissue
- 16. part of the body that contains the stomach, intestines, and other organs
- 18. refers to a tumor or growth that is not cancerous and does not invade nearby tissue or spread to other parts of the body
- 23. the identification of a disease or condition based on its symptoms and medical tests
- 24. a microscopic infection agent that can replicate only inside a host cell and causes various diseases
- 27. (ECG or EKG) a test that measures the electrical activity of the heart
- 28. a surgical procedure in which opening is made in the neck and a tube is inserted into the windpipe to help with breathing
- 30. the higher number in blood pressure reading that indicates the pressure in the arteries when the heart is contracting
- 31. A chronic lung disease that causes inflammation and narrowing of the airways
- 34. the removal of dead or damaged tissue from a wound to promote healing
- 36. a blockage in a blood vessel, usually caused by a blood clot or other debris
- 37. (IV) a method of delivering fluids or medication directly into a vein
- 38. heart failure (CHF) a condition in which the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the body’s needs
- 39. (CVD) a class of disease that affect the heart and blood vessels
- 40. the body’s response to injury or infection, characterized by redness, swelling, heat, and pain
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- 1. (COPD) a group of lung diseases that make it difficult to breathe
- 3. (ARDS) a severe lung condition that can occur in response to injury or infection
- 4. a medication that prevents blood clots
- 6. a medical test that uses electromagnetic radiation to produce images of internal body structures
- 7. a flexible tube inserted into the body to remove or deliver fluids
- 9. a lack of blood flow to an area of the body, usually caused by a blockage in a blood vessel
- 11. a group of diseases characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells
- 12. the likely outcome of a disease or condition based on medical treatment and other factors
- 13. a condition in which the body lacks enough red blood cells to carry oxygen to the body’s tissues
- 15. a blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart to other parts of the body
- 17. high blood pressure
- 19. refers to a condition that lasts a long time or is persistent
- 20. specialized medical care for people with serious illnesses that focuses on providing relief from symptoms and improving quality of life
- 21. an irregular heartbeat
- 22. a loss of bladder control, resulting in the accidental release of urine
- 25. a localized response to injury or infection that is characterized by redness, swelling, and warmth
- 26. a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body
- 29. (MI) commonly known as a heart attack, occurs when blood flow to a part of the heart is blocked, causing damage to the heart muscle
- 32. the formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel
- 33. the lower number in a blood pressure reading that indicates the pressure in the arteries when the heart is resting
- 35. a physical or mental indication of a disease or condition, as pain or fatigue