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- 3. A new, abnormal growth that may be cancerous or noncancerous.
- 4. An injury or condition that originates within the body; for example, circulatory disorders, diabetes, and immune system disorders.
- 5. Relating to chemical processes in the body that occur after ingesting (eating) food.
- 8. Nonrecurring; nonmalignant. Used to describe cancers in which the patient has a good chance of survival.
- 9. An infection or disease that arises as a complication of medical or surgical intervention.
- 11. A set of signs or symptoms that occur together as part of a disease process.
- 12. An injury or condition that originates outside the body; for example, trauma, chemical injury, or infection by an airborne pathogen.
- 15. A condition that is present at birth and may be the result of either genetic or environmental factors; cerebral palsy, for example.
- 16. A disorder that interferes with normal metabolism, the chemical processes involved in converting food to energy and in sustaining life; diabetes, for example.
- 17. comfort and rest
- 18. Capable of causing an infection.
- 21. A condition that is present at birth and may be the result of either genetic or environmental factors; cerebral palsy, for example.
- 22. Inherited; passed on from one’s parents.
- 23. A condition or disease caused by a temporary defi ciency in blood flow fi to an organ or tissue; fl for example, an ischemic stroke.
- 24. Having a weakening or fatiguing effect.
- 25. An infection acquired in a hospital setting that was not present upon admission. Pneumonia is a common nosocomial infection.
- 26. Condition in which the body’s immune system has an exaggerated response to an antigen, a substance that is harmful or perceived by the body to be harmful; allergy.
- 29. lying flat with the face up
- 31. Pertaining to a reaction between an antigen and an antibody, a protein that the body makes y y in response to an antigen.
- 32. Rectal and pelvic exams.
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- 1. Used to describe cancers that tend to spread, get progressively worse, and become life threatening.
- 2. An illness or injury characterized by long duration and slow progression; for example, congestive heart failure.
- 6. Abnormal condition in which the immune system produces antibodies against (attacks) its own tissues.
- 7. A disease that is ongoing and restricted to a specifi c population, group, or area of land.
- 10. An illness or injury characterized by rapid onset, severe symptoms, and short duration; may require medical care.
- 13. A pathogen that normally does not cause a disease unless the immune system is in a weakened state.
- 14. left or right side;lying position
- 18. Marked by inflammation (redness, heat, fever, fl and swelling) or caused by inflammation.
- 19. A disease for which there are treatments but no cure; fatal (certain malignant cancers, for example).
- 20. lying on the side with the hip and knee straight,and the other hip and knee bent or flexed.
- 27. lying flat with the face down
- 28. Normal standing position
- 30. Condition in which the body’s immune system has an exaggerated response to an antigen, a substance that is harmful or perceived by the body to be harmful; allergy.