Cardivascular System Flashcards
What does the term Cardium refer to?
the heart
What is the combining form for heart?
Cardi/o
What does Angi/o represent?
vessel
What is the meaning of Aort/o?
aorta
What does Arteri/o refer to?
artery
What is Ather/o associated with?
fatty substance, plaque
What does Atri/o mean?
atrium
What does Coron/o refer to?
heart
What does Embol/o signify?
embolus, clot
What does Isch/o mean?
suppress, restraint
What is the meaning of Mi/o?
less, smaller
What does My/o refer to?
muscle
What does Palpit/o or palpitat/o signify?
flutter, throbbing
What does Rhe/o mean?
flow, current, stream
What does Sphygm/o refer to?
pulse
What does Tel/e indicate?
distant, far, end
What does Valv/o or valvul/o represent?
valve
What does Varic/o signify?
varicose veins
What is the meaning of Vas/o or vascul/o?
vessel
What does Ven/o refer to?
vein
What does Ventricul/o indicate?
heart/ brain ventricle
What does Venul/o signify?
venule
