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a long-lasting health condition that typically persists for one year or more
what is a Chronic Disease
a medical emergency that occurs when blood flow to a part of the brain is interrupted
what is a Stroke
very virulent or infectious
what is Malignant
chronic disease characterized by high blood sugar (glucose) levels
what is Diabetes
conditions that involve the inflammation, swelling, and pain of one or more joints
what is Arthritis
diseases of the heart and blood vessels
what is Cardiovascular Disease
the rupture or leakage of a blood vessel inside the skull
what is Cerebral hemorrhage
development of secondary malignant growths at a distance from a primary site of cancer.
what is Metastasis
regulates the amount of glucose in the blood. The lack of insulin causes a form of diabetes.
what is Insulin
most common form of arthritis
what is Osteoarthritis
chest pain or discomfort that occurs when a part of the heart muscle doesn't get enough oxygenated blood.
what is Angina Pectoris
an abnormal, balloon-like bulge in the wall of an artery
what is Aneurysm
gene which in certain circumstances can transform a cell into a tumor cell.
what is Oncogene
damaging immune response by the body to a substance
what is Allergy
chronic autoimmune disease where the immune system mistakenly attacks the joint lining
what is Rheumatoid Arthritis
occurs when the blood flow to a part of the heart muscle is suddenly blocked
what is Heart Attack
diseases characterized by abnormal cells that grow and divide without control
what is Cancer
substance capable of causing cancer in living tissue.
what is Carcinogen
substance that causes an allergic reaction.
what is Allergen
chest pain or discomfort that occurs when a part of the heart muscle doesn't get enough oxygenated blood.
what is Angina Pectoris
rapid, irregular contraction of muscle fibers
what is Fibrillation
abnormal mass of tissue that forms when cells grow and divide more than they should or do not die when they should
what is Tumor
medical procedure that involves removing cells or tissue from the body to be examined under a microscope by a doctor
what is Biopsy
chemical compound found in the body's cells that plays a key role in allergic reactions
what is Histamine
development of secondary malignant growths at a distance from a primary site of cancer.
what is Metastasis