Medical Terminology

2. :fainting increased sensitivity to stimulation such as touch or pain
4. :exaggerated, unfounded feeling of well-being
7. poor muscle development; muscle
8. comprehensive medical care of infants, children, and adolescents
9. diagnosis and treatment of blood disorders
12. pressure that is consistently too high
13. :yellow, fatty deposit of lipids in an artery; hallmark of atherosclerosis
15. for a surgical procedure
17. :inflammation of the meninges
18. term for the study of the heart
19. :hardening & loss of elasticity of arterial walls; often due to atherosclerosis
20. of the galbladder
21. :drug that lowers blood glucose (e.g., insulin)

1. :surgical repair of a nerve
3. remove the appendix
5. characterized by excessive thirst
6. prevents bleeding
10. :general term referring to levels of decreased consciousness with varying responsiveness.
11. spondylitis :inflammatory condition; gradual stiffening and fusion of vertebrae
12. or inflammation of the liver
14. :impairment of intellectual function characterized by memory loss, disorientation, and confusion.
16. :dissolves existing clots