Diseases & Human Body Word Search — Hard
Play a free online Diseases & Human Body word search puzzle. Difficulty: Hard. Find all 12 hidden words on the 12×12 grid below.
Words to find
- EMPHYSEMA
- IRITIS
- CANDIDIASIS
- IMPETIGO
- WILMSTUMOR
- WARTS
- CANCER
- SYNOVITIS
Plus 4 hidden bonus words.
Diseases & Human Body word list, defined
- EMPHYSEMA /ˌɛmfɪˈsiːmə/ · noun
- A chronic lung condition in which the air sacs (alveoli) of the lungs are damaged and enlarged, reducing the surface area available for gas exchange and causing progressive shortness of breath. Related: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, COPD, lung disease, respiratory disease.
- IRITIS /aɪˈraɪtɪs/ · noun
- Inflammation of the iris, the colored part of the eye, often caused by an infection or injury. Related: uveitis, iridocyclitis, conjunctivitis.
- CANDIDIASIS /ˌkændɪˈdaɪəsɪs/ · noun
- A fungal infection caused by yeasts of the genus Candida, most commonly Candida albicans, affecting the skin, mucous membranes, or internal organs. Related: thrush, moniliasis, candidosis.
- IMPETIGO /ɪmˈpiːtɪɡoʊ/ · noun
- A highly contagious skin infection, typically affecting children, characterized by red sores that crust over and leave scars. It is usually caused by the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pyogenes. Related: pyoderma, eczema, dermatitis, acne.
- WARTS /wɔːrz/ · noun
- A small, rough, or hard growth on the skin, typically caused by a viral infection. A wart is usually painless and can be found on the hands, feet, or other parts of the body. Related: blisters, boils, growths, lesions.
- CANCER /ˈkænsər/ · noun
- A disease in which abnormal cells divide uncontrollably and can invade surrounding tissues or spread to other parts of the body; also, by extension, something harmful that spreads destructively within a society or organization. Related: malignancy, tumor, carcinoma, neoplasm.
- SYNOVITIS /sɪˈnoʊvɪtɪs/ · noun
- Inflammation of a synovial membrane, the thin layer of tissue that lines joints and tendons. It can cause pain, swelling, and stiffness in the affected area. Related: arthritis, inflammation, tendinitis, bursitis.
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