Medical Terms
This is a treatment involving needles inserted into specific points on the body.
acupuncture
One of many tissues in the body that can contract to produce movement.
muscle
This term describes food eaten regularly.
diet
A track that a person can walk along, or a route followed by something.
pathway
This word describes a positive or good feeling about something.
attitude
A place where people can receive outpatient care.
clinic
When people want to reduce body weight, they try to do this.
lose weight
A person who enjoys hiking is called this.
hiker
Created by humans, not nature.
artificial
A strong feeling often directed toward someone or something in a close relationship.
romantic
This is measured to determine how fast blood flows through your body.
blood pressure
These carry messages between the brain and other parts of the body.
nerves
This describes spending time with others for enjoyment.
social life
A device that magnifies very small objects for study.
microscope
This feeling can arise in response to difficult situations in life.
stress
The study of old practices that maintain or restore health.
traditional medicine
This part of the brain is involved in emotions like fear and pleasure.
amygdala
A routine practice or tradition followed by a group of people.
custom
A natural or artificial place for storing water.
reservoir
The term for the mixture of emotions that affect how people respond to situations.
emotion
This is a term for the measure of glucose in the blood, important in diagnosing diabetes.
blood sugar
This condition makes arteries become harder, often affecting circulation.
sclerosis
Describes a healthy state of mind and body.
well-being
This is the term for a cell in the brain responsible for transmitting information.
neuron
To feel attached or connected to someone or something.
attachment