[11] Specialized Terminology Flashcards
AF - Initials
Atrial Fibrillation
What is Atrial Fibrillation (AF)?
A heart rhythm disorder involving irregular heartbeat.
What are Adipokines?
Protein hormones produced by adipose tissue.
What is Visceral Fat?
Fat deposited around internal organs.
What is Subcutaneous Fat?
Fat located under the skin.
What does Haemodynamic mean?
Related to blood flow.
What is Ectopic Fat?
Fat stored in abnormal locations.
What does Unilocular mean?
Possessing one large fat droplet.
What is NLRP3 Inflammasome?
A multi-protein intracellular complex involved in activating inflammatory responses.
What are Connexins?
Proteins that form channels connecting adjacent cells.
What does Proarrhythmic mean?
Causing or exacerbating irregular heart rhythms.
What are Adipocytokines?
Cytokines secreted by fat cells.
What is Uncoupling Protein-1?
A protein facilitating the oxidation of fatty acids for heat production.
What does Arrhythmogenic Substrate mean?
The underlying structure or conditions promoting irregular heart rhythms.
