This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Medical Terminology has 22 clues. Answers range from 5 to 13 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
Bad breath
absent or ineffective peristalsis (wavelike contraction) of the distal esophagus accompanied by failure of the esophageal sphincter to relax in response to swallowing
protrusion of an organ or part of an organ through the wall of the cavity that normally contains it
difficulty swallowing
heartburn
inflammation of the oral mucosa
White patches; may be hyperkeratotic; usually in buccal mucosa; usually painless
Cheesy white plaque that looks like milk curds; when rubbed off, it leaves an erythematous and often bleeding base
mixture of food with saliva, salivary enzymes, and gastric secretions that is produced as the food passes through the mouth, esophagus, and stomach
A backward flowing. For example, vomiting is a ....... of food from the stomach, and the backflow of blood back into the heart when a heart valve is incompetent
indigestion
spasms of the anal sphincter with pain and persistent urge to defecate
. an involuntary spasm of the diaphragm and respiratory organs, with a sudden closure of the glottis and a characteristic gulping sound.
the accumulation of gas in the alimentary canal
a feeling of sickness with an inclination to vomit
the scientific term for tooth decay or cavities
dry mouth and dry mouth syndrome, dryness in the mouth, which may be associated with a change in the composition of saliva, or reduced salivary flow,
the excretion of abnormal quantities of fat with the faeces owing to reduced absorption of fat by the intestine
painful swallowing. Pain can be felt in your mouth, throat, or esophagus.
the production of dark sticky faeces containing partly digested blood, as a result of internal bleeding or the swallowing of blood.
severe pain in the abdomen caused by wind or obstruction in the intestines and suffered especially by babies
lack or loss of appetite for food