Circulation: Cardiovascular, Lymphatic, Blood Flashcards
Atri/o
Atrium
eg. Atriotomy
Cardi/o
Heart
eg. Cardiomyopathy
Valv/o, valvul/o
Valve
eg. Valvectomy
Ventricul/o
Ventricle, Cavity
eg. Supraventricular
Angi/o, vas/o, vascul/o
Vessel, duct
eg. Angiopathy
Aort/o
Aorta
eg. Aortoptosis
Arter/o, arteri/o
Artery
eg. Endarterial
Arteriol/o
Arteriole
Eg. Arteriolar
Phleb/o, Ven/i, Ven/o
Vein
Eg. Venous
Lymph/o
Lymph, Lymphatic System
Eg. Lymphoid
Lymphaden/o
Lymph Node
Eg. Lymphadenectomy
Splen/o
Spleen
Eg. Splenalgia
Tonsill/o
Tonsil
Eg. Tonsillar
Erythr/o, Etrythrocyt/o
Red Blood Cell
Eg. Erythrocytosis
Hem/o, Hemat/o
Blood
Eg. Hemorrhage
Leuk/o, Leukocyt/o
White Blood Cell
Eg. Leukopoiesis
Myel/o
Bone Marrow
Eg. Myelogenous
Thromb/o
Blood Clot
Eg. Thrombolytic
Immune/o
Immunity
Eg. Immunization
-emia, -hemia
Condition of the blood
Eg. Pachyemia
-penia
Decrease in, deficiency
Eg. Cytopenia
-poiesis
Formation, production
Eg. Hemopoiesis
AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome)
Immune system failure cause by infection with human (HIV); infects certain T cells thus affects immunity
Anemia
Deficiency in the amount of hemoglobin in the blood; may result from blood loss, malnutrition, a hereditary defect, environmental factors or other causes
Aneursym
A localized abnormal dilation of a blood vessel (usually an artery) caused by weakness of the vessel wall
Angina Pectoris
A feeling of constriction around the heart or pain that may radiate to the left arm or shoulder, usually brought on by exertion; insufficient blood supply to the heart
Arrhythmia
Any abnormality in the rate or rhythm of the heart (also known as dysrythmia)
Atherosclerosis
Development of fatty, fibrous patches (plaques) in the lining of the arteries causing narrowing and hardening of the vessel wall. Most common form of arteriosclerosis. (Porridge or gruel)
Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA)
sudden damage to the brain due to reduction of blood flow; commonly known as stroke
Ecchymosis
(Bruise)
A collection of blood under the skin caused by leakage from blood vessels (chym=juice)
Edema
Swelling of body tissues due to presence of excess fluid
Embolism
Obstruction of a blood vessel by a clot or other matter carried in the circulation
Epistaxis
(Nosebleed)
Hemorrhage from the nose (staxis=dripping)
Hematoma
(Blood Blister)
Localized collection of blood, usually clotted, due to a break in a blood vessel
Hemophilia
A hereditary blood disease caused by a lack of a clotting factor and resulting in abnormal bleeding
Hypertension
Higher than normal blood pressure
Ischemia
Local deficiency of blood due to obstruction of circulation
Leukemia
Malignant overgrowth of white blood cells; may be chronic or acute
Lymphagitis
Inflammation of lymphatic vessels due to infection; appears as painful red streaks under skin (also lymphagiitis)
Lymphedema
Swelling of tissues with lymph due to obstruction or excision of lymphatic vessels
Myocardial Infarction
(Heart Attack)
Localized death of cardiac muscle (infarct) resulting from blockage or narrowing of coronary artery
Raynaud’s Disease
Disorder with abnormal constriction of peripheral vessels in the arms or legs on exposure to cold
Rheumatic Heart Disease
Damage to heart valves after infection with a type of streptococcus. The antibodies usually scar the mitral valve
Septicemia
Presence of microogranisms in the blood
Syncope
(Fainting)
Temporary loss of consciousness due to inadequate blood flow to brain
Urticaria
(Hives)
Skin reaction consisting of round, raised eruptions (wheals) with itching
Varicose Veins
A twisted and swollen vein due to breakdown of the valves, pooling of blood and chronic dilation of the vessel
