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Which term describes a disease that cannot be transmitted from one person to another?
Noncommunicable disease
The procedure where doctors remove a small sample of tissue to check for cancer cells is called a:
Biopsy
What cancer warning sign is represented by the letter "A" in C.A.U.T.I.O.N
A sore that does not heal
What surgical procedure involves inserting an instrument with a tiny balloon, drill bit, or laser to clear a blockage in an artery
Angioplasty
What is a medication that helps relax the muscles around air passages
Bronchodilator
What is the term for diseases that are present continuously or off and on over an extended period?
Chronic diseases
What is the term for cancerous tumors
Malignant
Which condition involves a thickening and hardening of the arteries
Arteriosclerosis
Which device sends steady electrical impulses to the heart to make it beat regularly
Pacemaker
Which term describes a situation that could potentially lead to harm or injury
Hazard
All disorders that are present at the time of birth are known as:
Congenital disorders
Which treatment uses X-rays or other forms of radiation to kill cancer cells
Radiation therapy
What term describes an irregular heartbeat
Arrhythmia
Which of these describe substances that trigger allergic responses in the body
Allergens
What is the term for a dangerous condition where the body's temperature drops significantly below normal
Hypothermia
A tumor that does not spread to other parts of the body is described as
Benign
The period during which cancer signs and symptoms disappear is called
Remission
What is the medical term for high blood pressure
Hypertension
What chemicals are released by immune cells during an allergic reaction to increase blood flow to the affected area
Histamines
Which term describes materials that can easily ignite and burn
Flammable
What term describes a substance that can cause cancer
Carcinogen
A group of abnormal cells that form a mass is called a:
Tumor
Which of the following is a serious condition that occurs when an artery of the brain breaks or becomes blocked
Stroke
Which term describes a chronic inflammatory disorder that causes air passages to become narrow, making breathing difficult
Asthma
Which type of burn damages all layers of skin
Third-degree burn