B7 definitions Flashcards
1
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benign
A
non-cancerous tumours that do not spread in the body
2
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carcinogen
A
agent that produces a cancer
3
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cholesterol
A
high levels is bad
4
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coronary heart disease
A
occurs when coronary arteries become narrow due to the build up of fatty material within them
5
Q
health
A
the physical and mental well being of aperson
6
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malignant
A
are cancerous tumours that invade neighbouring tissues and spread to other parts os the body in the blood forming secondary tumours
7
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risk factor
A
could lead to something bad
8
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statin
A
drugs thst reduce blood cholesterol levels, slowing down the deposit of fatty acids in the arteries
9
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stent
A
inserted into arteries to keep them open
