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Ch.10 - Cardiovascular System Terms (built from word parts) Flashcards

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Angioma

A

tumor composed of blood vessels

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Angiostenosis

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narrowing of the blood vessel

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Aortic Stenosis

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narrowing, pertaining to the aorta

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Arteriosclerosis

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hardening of the arteries

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Atherosclerosis

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hardening of fatty plaque

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Bradycardia

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condition of a slow heart (rate less than 60 beats per minute)

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Cardiomegaly

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enlargement of the heart

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Cardiomyopathy

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disease of the heart muscle

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Endocarditis

A

inflammation of the inner lining of the heart

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Ischemia

A

deficiency in blood flow

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Myocarditis

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inflammation of the muscle of the heart

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Pericarditis

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inflammation of the sac surrounding the heart

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Phlebitis

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inflammation of a veiin

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Polyarteritis

A

inflammation of many (sites in the) arteries

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Tachycardia

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condition of a rapid heart (rate of more than 100 beats per min)

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Thrombophlebitis

A

inflammation of a vein associated with a blood clot

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Valvulitis

A

inflammation of a valve

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Angioplasty

A

surgical repair of a blood vessel

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Atherectomy

A

excision of fatty plaque

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Embolectomy

A

excision oof a plug or clot

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Endarterectomy

A

excision within the artery

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Pericardiocentesis

A

surgical puncture to aspirate fluid from the sac surround the heart

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Phlebectomy

A

excision of a vein

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Valvuloplasty

A

surgical repair of a valve

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Angiography

A

radiographic imaging of blood vessels

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Angioscopy

A

visual examination of a blood vessel

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Aortogram

A

radiographic image of the aorta

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Arteriogram

A

radiographic image of an artery

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Venogram

A

radiographic image of a vein

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Echocardiogram (ECHO)

A

record of the heart

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Electrocardiogram

A

record of the electrical activity of the heart

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Electrocardiography

A

process of recording the electrical activity of the heart

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Cardiologist

A

physician who studies and treats diseases of the heart

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Cardiology

A

study of the heart

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Atrioventricular

A

pertaining to the atrium and ventricle

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Cardiogenic

A

Originating in the heart

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Intravenous

A

pertaining to within the vein

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