Unit 5 - Medical Terminology Crossword

a slowly progressive decline in mental abilities
a disease fighting protein created by the immune system in response to the presence of a specific antigen
a localized weak spot or balloon-like enlargement of the wall of an artery
the condition of having deficient oxygen levels in the body's tissues and organs
a chronic degenerative disease of the liver characterized by scarring
thick mucus secreted by the tissues lining the respiratory passages
very small infectious agents that live only by invading other cells
a fatty substance that travels through the blood and is found in all parts of the body
a lowered level on consciousness marked by listlessness, drowsiness, and apathy
a yellow discoloration of the skin, mucous membranes, and the eyes caused by greater-than-normal amounts of bilirubin in the blood
a chronic neurological condition characterized by recurrent episodes of seizures of varying severity
a mushroom-like growth from the surface of a mucous membrane
the occlusion of one or more coronary arteries caused by plaque buildup
a malignant tumor that arises from connective tissues, including hard, soft and liquid connective tissues
the loss of consciousness that occurs when the body cannot get the oxygen it needs to function
a sudden surge of electrical activity in the brain that affects how a person feels or acts for a short time
an excessive accumulation of fat in the body
the loss of the normal rhythm of the heartbeat
a condition in which the immune system produces antibodies against its own tissues, mistaking healthy cells, tissues or organs for antigens
a serious inflammation of the lungs in which the alveoli and air passages fill with pus and other fluids
the partial or complete blockage of the small or large intestines
a brief loss of consciousness caused by the decreased flow of blood to the brain
a malignant tumor that occurs in the epithelial tissue
an abnormally rapid resting heart rate
an external monitor used to measure the oxygen saturation level in the blood