Across
- 3. The predicted outcome or chance of recovery from a disease.
- 5. The spread of cancer from one body part to another.
- 8. A patient treated without staying overnight.
- 11. Having a fever.
- 12. A condition that starts suddenly and lasts a short time.
- 13. A serious body-wide response to infection that can be life-threatening.
- 14. Cancerous; able to spread to other parts of the body.
- 16. Observable evidence of disease seen by others, such as rash or fever.
- 17. Noncancerous; does not spread.
- 19. Identification of a disease or condition.
- 21. Changes felt by the patient, such as pain or nausea.
- 22. A condition that develops slowly and lasts a long time.
- 23. A patient who stays overnight in a hospital.
Down
- 1. A decrease or disappearance of disease symptoms.
- 2. A bruise caused by injury to tissues under the skin.
- 4. The body’s response to injury causing redness, swelling, heat, or pain.
- 6. Stitches used to close a wound.
- 7. Return of disease or symptoms after improvement.
- 9. A scrape or rubbing away of skin.
- 10. A break or crack in a bone.
- 15. A collection of blood under the skin, often causing swelling or bruising.
- 18. Removal of tissue for examination to check for disease.
- 20. Bluish color of the skin caused by low oxygen levels.
- 24. Swelling caused by excess fluid in tissues.