Medical Terms

3. A substance that stimulates antibody production to provide immunity against disease.
9. Stitches, which are used to join tissues together as they heal.
11. A cut or scrape that typically isn’t serious.
12. A bruise.
13. The outer layer of the skin.
14. Indicates the presence of cancerous cells.
16. A patient who receives care without being admitted to a hospital.
17. A small sample of tissue that’s taken for testing.
18. Signifies a condition that begins abruptly and is sometimes severe, but the duration is short.
19. Broken bone or cartilage.
20. The predicated outcome of disease progression and treatment.
22. Return of disease or symptoms after a patient has recovered

1. High blood pressure.
2. Not cancerous.
4. A tender, fluid-filled pocket that forms in tissue, usually due to infection.
5. A medical device that uses electric shocks to restore normal heartbeat.
6. Swelling caused by fluid accumulation.
7. A patient who requires hospitalization.
8. Signifies a recurring, persistent condition like heart disease.
10. The removal of an organ or tissue from one body that is implanted into another.
13. An arterial blockage, often caused by a blood clot.
15. Indicates medication or fluid that’s delivered by vein.
21. An organ or tissue that produces and secretes fluids that serve a specific function.