Heart
Temporary chest pain or discomfort that occurs when the heart muscle does not receive enough oxygen-rich blood, often a symptom of coronary artery disease.
What is Angina Pectoris?
A group of diseases characterized by the uncontrolled growth and division of abnormal cells, which can invade and destroy healthy body tissue.
What is Cancer?
A type of hemorrhagic stroke where a blood vessel within the brain bursts, causing bleeding that damages brain tissue.
What is a Cerebral Hemorrhage?
A chronic health condition where the body either doesn't produce enough insulin or can't effectively use the insulin it produces, leading to high blood sugar levels.
What is Diabetes?
General term for inflammation of one or more joints, causing pain and stiffness.
What is Arthritis?
Occurs when blood flow to the heart muscle is severely reduced or blocked, causing part of the heart muscle to die.
What is a Heart Attack?
An abnormal mass of tissue that forms when cells grow and divide excessively. Tumors can be either benign (noncancerous) or malignant (cancerous).
What is a Tumor?
A bulge or ballooning in the wall of an artery caused by a weakening of the blood vessel wall
What is a Aneurysm?
A hormone produced by the pancreas that controls blood sugar by allowing glucose to enter cells for energy.
What is Insulin?
The most common form of arthritis, caused by the breakdown of cartilage that cushions the ends of bones. It often results from aging and wear-and-tear.
What is Osteoarthritis?
A group of disorders affecting the heart and blood vessels, such as coronary heart disease, heart rhythm problems, and stroke.
What is Cardiovascular Disease (CVD)?
A term used to describe cancerous tumors, which are dangerous, grow uncontrollably, and can spread to other parts of the body.
What is a Malignant tumor?
a long-lasting health condition that requires ongoing medical attention or limits daily activities.
What is a Chronic disease?
A chronic condition where the immune system has an abnormal reaction to a harmless substance, known as an allergen.
What is an Allergy?
An autoimmune disorder where the immune system attacks the body's own tissues, including the lining of the joints, causing chronic inflammation.
What is Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)?
A rapid, uncoordinated, and irregular contraction of muscle fibers.
What is Fibrillation?
The spread of cancer cells from their original location to other, distant parts of the body through the blood or lymph system.
What is Metastasis?
Any substance or agent that has the potential to cause cancer.
What is Carcinogen?
An ordinarily harmless substance, such as pollen, dust mites, or certain foods, that triggers an allergic reaction in some people.
What is an Allergen?
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A "brain attack" caused by a blocked or ruptured blood vessel in the brain, leading to a lack of blood flow and damage to brain cells.
What is a Stroke?
A mutated gene that has the potential to cause cancer. It is a changed version of a proto-oncogene, which normally regulates cell growth.
What is a Oncogene?
A medical procedure that involves removing a sample of cells or tissue from the body. It is often used to examine the sample for signs of damage or disease, such as cancer.
What is a Biopsy?
A chemical released by the immune system during an allergic reaction that causes many of the symptoms, such as sneezing, itching, and swelling.
What is Histamine?
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