Cardiovascular Root Terms Flashcards
1
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Angio
A
the vessel, vessel study - Angiogram
2
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Aorta
A
the main artery, aorta pain - Aortalgia
3
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Arterio
A
artery, condition of hard arteries - Arteriosclerosis
4
Q
Cardio
A
study of the heart - Cardiology
5
Q
Emboli
A
vessel obstruction, embolus, removal of - Embolectomy
6
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Emia
A
blood, without blood - Anemia
7
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Hema, Hemo
A
blood, blood tumor - Hematoma
8
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Phleb
A
vein, vein incision - Phlebotomy
9
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Thrombo
A
blood clot, clotted vein - Thrombophlebitis
10
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Varico
A
varicose vein, twisted veins, tumor - Varicocele
11
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Vaso
A
blood vessel, tightened vessel - Vasoconstriction
12
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Vena
A
vein, large vein - Vena cava
13
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Ventricu
A
heart cavity, ventricle inflammation