Medical Terminology

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  1. 3. the removal of dead or damaged tissue from a wound to promote health
  2. 8. a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body
  3. 11. The body’s response to injury or infection characterized by redness, swelling, heat, and pain.
  4. 17. an infection in any part of the urinary system, including kidneys, bladder, and urethra.
  5. 18. a condition characterized by weak, brittle bones
  6. 20. the process of breathing, or the mechanical assistance of breathing, in patients who are unable to breathe on their own.
  7. 23. a chronic autoimmune disease that causes inflammation and damage to the joints
  8. 24. commonly known as a heart attack, occurs when blood flows to a part of the heart is blocked, causing damage to the heart muscle
  9. 26. a blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood from the heart to the other parts of the body
  10. 27. high blood pressure.
  11. 30. a surgical procedure in which an opening is made in the neck and a tube is inserted into the windpipe to help with breathing
  12. 31. loss of sensation or feeling, usually achieved through medication
  13. 33. a chronic autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system
  14. 34. the formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel
  15. 37. a lack of blood flow to an area of the body, usually caused by blockage in a blood vessel
  16. 39. The identification of a disease or condition based on its symptoms and medical tests
  17. 40. a chronic neurodegenerative disorder that affects movement and coordination
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  1. 1. The part of the body that contains the stomach, intestines and other organs.
  2. 2. A condition in which the body lacks enough red blood cells to carry oxygen to the body’s tissues
  3. 4. a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that causes inflammation and ulcers in the lining of the colon
  4. 5. a bacterial infection that primarily affects the lungs
  5. 6. a loss of bladder control, resulting in the accidental release of urine
  6. 7. a method of delivering fluids or medications directly into a vein.
  7. 9. A medication that prevents blood clots
  8. 10. a flexible tube inserted into the body to remove or deliver fluids
  9. 12. A microscopic infectious agent that can replicate only inside a host cell and causes various diseases
  10. 13. A medical test that uses electromagnetic radiation to produce images of internal body structures
  11. 14. Refers to a condition that has a rapid onset and short duration
  12. 15. Refers to a condition that lasts a long time or is persistent
  13. 16. refers to a tumor or growth that is not cancerous and does not invade nearby tissue or spread to other parts of the body
  14. 19. specialized medical care for people with serious illnesses that focuses on providing relief from symptoms and improving quality of life
  15. 21. a condition or disease that is long-lasting or recurrent
  16. 22. a mosquito-borne virus that can cause fever, rash, joint pain, and other symptoms
  17. 25. (ECG or EKG) a test that measures the electrical activity of the heart
  18. 28. a blockage in a blood vessel, usually caused by a blood clot, or other debris.
  19. 29. a preventative treatment used to protect against a particular disease
  20. 32. A physical or mental indication of a disease or condition such as pain or fatigue
  21. 35. the higher number in blood pressure reading when the heart muscle is contracting.
  22. 36. The likely outcome of a disease or condition based on medical treatment and other factors
  23. 38. the lower number in a blood pressure reading that indicates the pressure in the arteries when the heart is resting.