Lymphedema Crossword
This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Medical Terminology has 11 clues. Answers range from 5 to 23 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
Description
Hereditary or Congenital lymphedema
Lymphedema that presents between the ages of one and 35
Lymphedema that presents after the age of 35
Lymphedema caused by an acquired impairment of the lymphatic system
Stage of lymphedema where swelling is not evident despite impaired lymphatic transport
act as a filtration system to remove foreign materials and invading organisms from the blood and expose them to the immune cells, which mount an attack on the unwanted invaders.
is the enlargement and hardening of limbs or body parts due to tissue swelling present in stage 3 lymphedema
If the pressing causes an indentation that persists for some time after the release of the pressure, the edema is referred to as _________ ________ and most often present in stage 2 lymphedema
presents as a scaly brown/gray patch of over-proliferated keratin
allows for visualization of the content of the lymphatic system using a radiocontrast agent.
uses gentle skin massage with specific strokes and light pressure to promote the movement of lymph from areas of stagnation to areas of normal flow
