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a health condition that lasts for an extended period, typically more than three months, and may not have a cure
what is chronic disease?
occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted, causing brain cells to die.
what is stroke?
a cancerous tumor or growth
what is malignant?
a group of diseases that result in too much sugar in the blood (high blood glucose).
what is diabetes?
a group of conditions that cause inflammation and pain in the joints.
what is arthritis?
heart conditions that include diseased vessels, structural problems, and blood clots
what is cardiovascular disease?
an emergency condition in which a ruptured blood vessel causes bleeding inside the brain.
what is cerebral hemorrhage?
the spread of cancer cells from their original (primary) site to other parts of the body.
what is metastasis?
a hormone produced by the pancreas that plays a crucial role in regulating blood sugar levels.
what is insulin?
a common joint disease that causes pain, stiffness, and loss of function
what is osteoarthritis?
a type of chest pain caused by a reduced blood flow to the heart muscle.
what is angina pectoris?
bulge or dilation in the wall of a blood vessel, typically an artery.
what is aneurysm?
genes that have the potential to cause cancer when they are mutated or expressed abnormally.
what is oncogene?
an overreaction of the immune system to a normally harmless substance, called an allergen.
what is allergy?
chronic autoimmune disease that primarily affects the joints, causing inflammation, pain, and stiffness.
what is rheumatoid arthritis?
occurs when blood flow to the heart muscle is blocked, causing damage or death of the heart tissue.
what is heart attack?
a large group of diseases involving abnormal cells that divide uncontrollably, invade healthy tissues, and can spread to other parts of the body through metastasis
what is cancer?
a substance or agent that can cause cancer.
what is carcinogen?
a usually harmless substance that triggers an allergic reaction in a susceptible
what is allergen?
A life-threatening arrhythmia in which the heart twitches rapidly in an uncoordinated fashion.
what is fibrillation?
an abnormal mass of tissue that forms when cells grow and divide uncontrollably.
what is tumor?
a medical procedure where a small sample of tissue or cells is removed from the body for examination under a microscope.
what is biopsy?
The chemical responsible for the symptoms of
an allergy.
what is histamine?