Med Terms
Abdomen
the part of the body that contains the stomach,intestines, and other organs.
Chronic
Refers to a condition that last a long time or is persistent.
Virus
A microscopic infectious agent that can replicate only inside a host cell and causes various diseases
Cardiovascular Disease
a class of diseases that affect the heart and blood vessels
Influenza
a highly contagious viral infection that affects the respiratory system
Acute
Refers to a condition that has a rapid onset and short duration
Diagnosis
The identification of a disease or condition based on its symptoms and medical tests
X-ray
A medical test that uses electromagnetic radiation to produce images of internal body structures.
Congestive Heart Failure
a condition in which the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the body’s needs
Malaria
a parasitic disease transmitted by infected mosquitoes.
Anemia
A condition in which the body lacks enough red blood cells to carry oxygen to the body’s tissues
Inflammation
the body’s response to injury or infection, characterized by redness, swelling, heat, and pain
Acute Respiratory Disease
A severe lung condition that can occur in response to injury or infection.
Diabetes
a chronic condition characterized by high blood sugar levels
Multiple sclerosis
a chronic autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system
Artery
A blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart to other parts of the body.
Prognosis
The likely outcome of a disease or condition based on medical treatment and other factors
Asthma
a chronic lung disease that causes inflammation and narrowing of the airways
Human immunodeficiency virus
a virus that attacks the immune system and can lead to acquired Immunodeficiency syndrome.
Osteoporosis
a condition characterized by weak, brittle bones
Benign
Refers to a tumor or growth that is not cancerous and does not invade nearby tissue or spread to other parts of the body.
Symptom
A physical or mental indication of a disease or condition such as pain or fatigue
Cancer
a group of diseases characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells.
Hypertension
high blood pressure
Parkinson’s disease
a chronic neurodivergent disorder that affects movement and coordination