Medical Terms

2. the mucous membrane lining the uterus, which thickens during the menstrual cycle in preparation for possible implantation of an embryo.
5. watery stools that occur more frequently than usual.
6. paralysis of one side of the body.
7. A disease that is often found in particular people
9. someone who is tall and skinny with little mucle mass.
11. a slower than normal heart rate.
13. An extreme, unrealistic feeling of physical and emotional well-being, feeling "high."
14. a flap of cartilage at the root of the tongue, which is depressed during swallowing to cover the opening of the windpipe.
16. before birth
17. occurring in or representing two distinct forms.
20. a higher than normal level of activity.
21. to draw away (as a limb) from a position near or parallel to the median axis of the body
22. situated between the ribs.
23. Having two cells or subdivisions.

1. the branch of medicine that deals with disorders of the stomach and intestines.
3. a harmful reduction in the amount of water in the body.
4. relating to disease caused by antibodies or lymphocytes produced against substances naturally present in the body.
7. Located or occurring outside the liver.
8. birth control
10. low blood pressure, blood pressure lower than 60 mm/Hg
12. substances that prevent the growth of disease-causing microorganisms.
15. something near the kidneys
16. the absence of bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms.
18. when there is blood in ones urine.
19. painful menstrual periods which are caused by uterine contractions.