Medical Detectives lesson 1.1 and 1.3 Vocab.

Front

Organs that filter waste and excess water from blood, maintaining chemical balance.

Back

Kidney

Front

An organ that produces and releases substances for specific body functions.

Back

Gland

Front

A feature indicating a disease condition, noticeable to the patient.

Back

Symptom

Front

Blood pressure during heart contraction

Back

Systolic pressure

Front

Tiny infectious agents that multiply only inside a host's living cells.

Back

Virus

Front

Part of the body area damaged by injury or disease

Back

Lesion

Front

Excess mucus in nasal passages

Back

Nasal congestion

Front

A medicine that limits or destroys microorganisms.

Back

antibiotic

Front

Lymph nodes in the back of the throat

Back

Tonsils

Front

Organisms like yeasts or molds that thrive in moist, humid conditions.

Back

Fungi