CH5 Applied Cardiovascular and Respiratory Terminology Flashcards
1
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Hypercapnia
A
condition of excess carbon dioxide
2
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Hyperpnea
A
excessive breathing
3
Q
Hypotension
A
state of low pressure
4
Q
Hypovolemia
A
a blood condition of low volume
5
Q
Hypoxia
A
condition of low oxygen
6
Q
Intranasal
A
pertaining to within the nose
7
Q
Intravenous
A
pertaining to within veins
8
Q
Myocardial
A
pertaining to heart muscle
9
Q
Phlebitis
A
inflammation of a vein
10
Q
Pneumothorax
A
air of the chest
11
Q
Pulmonary
A
pertaining to the lungs
12
Q
Rhinitis
A
inflammation of the nose
13
Q
Sinusitis
A
inflammation of the sinus
14
Q
Stenosis
A
condition of narrowing
15
Q
Tachycardia
A
condition of a fast heart
16
Q
Tachypnea
A
fast breathing
17
Q
Thromboembolism
A
act of a clot thrown in
18
Q
Vasoconstriction
A
act of vessel constricting
19
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Vasodilation
A
act of a vessel dilating
20
Q
Venous
A
pertaining to veins
