Across
- 6. A bacterium, virus, or other microorganism that can cause disease.
- 7. A term for a tumor that is not cancerous.
- 8. The part of the body containing the digestive organs; the belly.
- 9. Firm, flexible tissue found in joints and the nose or ears.
- 12. A medical term relating to the lungs.
- 14. Blood vessels that carry blood back TOWARD the heart.
- 15. Blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood AWAY from the heart.
- 18. The medical term for a broken bone.
- 19. Tough tissue that connects one bone to another bone.
- 20. A treatment that filters the blood when kidneys stop working.
Down
- 1. A term for a condition or illness that lasts for a long time.
- 2. Flexible cord of tissue that connects a muscle to a bone.
- 3. A medicine used to save lives by destroying harmful bacteria.
- 4. A condition where the blood doesn't have enough healthy red blood cells.
- 5. A term for a tumor that is cancerous and can spread.
- 10. The system in the body that fights off infection and disease.
- 11. The identification of a disease or condition through an exam.
- 13. The smallest type of blood vessel in the body.
- 16. The outermost layer of the skin.
- 17. A hormone that helps the body control blood sugar levels.