Across
- 3. A group of more than 100 different diseases that cause pain and loss of movement in the joints
- 6. a chronic disease that affects the way the body cells convert food into energy
- 8. Another word for irregular heartbeats is
- 9. This type of diabetes counts for 90 to 95% of all cases of diabetes in America. The body is unable to make enough insulin or to use insulin properly
- 10. A non-cancerous tumor is referred to as
- 11. The process in which plaque builds up on artery walls is
- 16. The #1 cause of death in the United States
- 17. The removal of a small piece of tissue for examination is a
- 18. An abnormal mass of tissue that has no natural role in the body is a
- 19. The uncontrollable growth of abnormal cells is determined to be
Down
- 1. This is an inflammatory condition in which the trachea, bronchi, and bronchioles become narrowed, causing difficulty breathing
- 2. Any physical or mental impairment that limits normal activities, including seeing, hearing, walking, speaking
- 4. Chemicals that can stimulate mucous and fluid production in an area are
- 5. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) affects the
- 7. A cancerous tumor is referred to as
- 12. A specific reaction of the immune system to a foreign and frequently harmless substance
- 13. A period of time when symptoms disappear is called
- 14. Angina pectoris is
- 15. A cancer causing substance is a