Medical Terminology list of diseases
Acute Respiratory distress Syndrome (ARDS)
a severe lung condition that can occur in response to injury or infection
Asthma
A chronic lung disease that causes inflammation and narrowing of the airways
Cancer
a group of diseases characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells
Cardiovascular disease (CVD)
a class of disease that affect the heart and blood vessels
Cerebrovascular accident (CVA or stroke)
a disruption in blood flow to the brain that can cause damage to the brain tissue
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
a group of lung diseases that make it difficult to breathe
Congestive heart failure (CHF)
a condition in which the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the body’s needs
Diabetes
a chronic condition characterized by the high blood sugar levels
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
a condition in which stomach acid flows back into the esophagus, causing irritation and discomfort
Human immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
a virus that attacks the immune system and can lead to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
Hypertension
high blood pressure
Influenza (Flu)
a highly contagious viral infection that affects the respiratory system
Malaria
a parasitic disease transmitted by infected mosquitoes
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
a chronic autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system
Osteoporosis
a condition characterized by weak, brittle bones
Parkinson’s Disease
a chronic neurodegenerative disorder that affects movement and coordination
Rheumatoid Arthritis
a chronic autoimmune disease that causes inflammation and damage to the joints
Tuberculosis (TB)
a bacterial infection that primarily affects the lungs
Ulcerative Colitis
a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that causes inflammation and ulcers in the lining of the colon
Urinary Tract infection (UTI)
an infection in any part of the urinary system, including the kidneys, bladder, and urethra
Zika Virus
a mosquito-borne virus that can cause fever, rash, joint pain and other symptoms