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
- EPILEPSY
- MYOCLONUS
- CYSTITIS
- ULCER
- SCRAPIE
- ATROPHY
- JAUNDICE
- THALASSAEMIA
Plus 4 hidden bonus words.
Diseases & Human Body word list, defined
- EPILEPSY /ˈɛp.ɪ.lɛp.si/ · noun
- A neurological disorder characterized by recurrent, unprovoked seizures, caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain. Related: seizure disorder.
- MYOCLONUS /mɔɪˈklɒnəs/ · noun
- Myoclonus is a sudden, involuntary muscle twitch or spasm, often affecting a specific muscle or group of muscles. It can be caused by a variety of factors, including neurological disorders, muscle fatigue, or exposure to toxins. Related: twitch, spasm, convulsion, fasciculation.
- CYSTITIS /sɪˈstaɪtɪs/ · noun
- Inflammation of the bladder, typically caused by a bacterial infection, producing symptoms such as painful or frequent urination. Related: bladder infection, urinary tract infection, UTI, lower urinary tract infection.
- ULCER /ˈʌlsər/ · noun
- A sore or open wound on the skin or mucous membrane, typically painful and inflamed, often caused by infection or irritation. A chronic or persistent sore or wound, especially one in the stomach or duodenum. Related: sore, wound, lesion, ulceration.
- SCRAPIE /ˈskreɪpi/ · noun
- A transmissible spongiform encephalopathy affecting sheep and goats, characterized by a range of clinical symptoms including tremors, incoordination, and behavioral changes. Related: TSE, transmissible spongiform encephalopathy, prion disease, neurodegenerative disease.
- ATROPHY /ˈætrəfi/ · noun and verb
- (Noun) The gradual wasting away or degeneration of a body part, tissue, or organ, typically through lack of use, disease, or inadequate nourishment. (Verb) To waste away, decline, or deteriorate in this manner. Related: wasting, degeneration, decline, deterioration.
- JAUNDICE /dʒɔːndɪs/ · noun
- A yellowish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes caused by liver disease or a high level of bilirubin in the blood. Related: icterus, bilirubinemia, liver disease, yellow fever.
- THALASSAEMIA /θæləˈsiːmɪə/ · noun
- A genetic disorder affecting the production of haemoglobin, leading to anaemia. It is caused by mutations in the HBB, HBA1, HBA2, HBD, HBE1, HBG1, and HBG2 genes. Related: anaemia, haemoglobinopathy, sickle cell disease, thalassemia major.
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