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Circulation: Cardiovascular, Lymphatic, Blood Flashcards

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Atri/o

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Atrium
eg. Atriotomy

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Cardi/o

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Heart
eg. Cardiomyopathy

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Valv/o, valvul/o

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Valve
eg. Valvectomy

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Ventricul/o

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Ventricle, Cavity
eg. Supraventricular

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Angi/o, vas/o, vascul/o

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Vessel, duct
eg. Angiopathy

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Aort/o

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Aorta
eg. Aortoptosis

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Arter/o, arteri/o

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Artery
eg. Endarterial

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Arteriol/o

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Arteriole
Eg. Arteriolar

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Phleb/o, Ven/i, Ven/o

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Vein
Eg. Venous

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Lymph/o

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Lymph, Lymphatic System
Eg. Lymphoid

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Lymphaden/o

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Lymph Node
Eg. Lymphadenectomy

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Splen/o

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Spleen
Eg. Splenalgia

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Tonsill/o

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Tonsil
Eg. Tonsillar

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Erythr/o, Etrythrocyt/o

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Red Blood Cell
Eg. Erythrocytosis

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Hem/o, Hemat/o

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Blood
Eg. Hemorrhage

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Leuk/o, Leukocyt/o

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White Blood Cell
Eg. Leukopoiesis

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Myel/o

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Bone Marrow
Eg. Myelogenous

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Thromb/o

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Blood Clot
Eg. Thrombolytic

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Immune/o

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Immunity
Eg. Immunization

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-emia, -hemia

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Condition of the blood
Eg. Pachyemia

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-penia

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Decrease in, deficiency
Eg. Cytopenia

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-poiesis

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Formation, production
Eg. Hemopoiesis

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AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome)

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Immune system failure cause by infection with human (HIV); infects certain T cells thus affects immunity

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Anemia

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Deficiency in the amount of hemoglobin in the blood; may result from blood loss, malnutrition, a hereditary defect, environmental factors or other causes

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Aneursym

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A localized abnormal dilation of a blood vessel (usually an artery) caused by weakness of the vessel wall

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Angina Pectoris

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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

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Arrhythmia

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Any abnormality in the rate or rhythm of the heart (also known as dysrythmia)

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Atherosclerosis

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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)

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Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA)

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sudden damage to the brain due to reduction of blood flow; commonly known as stroke

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Ecchymosis

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(Bruise)
A collection of blood under the skin caused by leakage from blood vessels (chym=juice)

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Edema

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Swelling of body tissues due to presence of excess fluid

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Embolism

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Obstruction of a blood vessel by a clot or other matter carried in the circulation

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Epistaxis

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(Nosebleed)
Hemorrhage from the nose (staxis=dripping)

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Hematoma

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(Blood Blister)
Localized collection of blood, usually clotted, due to a break in a blood vessel

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Hemophilia

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A hereditary blood disease caused by a lack of a clotting factor and resulting in abnormal bleeding

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Hypertension

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Higher than normal blood pressure

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Ischemia

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Local deficiency of blood due to obstruction of circulation

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Leukemia

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Malignant overgrowth of white blood cells; may be chronic or acute

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Lymphagitis

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Inflammation of lymphatic vessels due to infection; appears as painful red streaks under skin (also lymphagiitis)

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Lymphedema

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Swelling of tissues with lymph due to obstruction or excision of lymphatic vessels

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Myocardial Infarction

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(Heart Attack)
Localized death of cardiac muscle (infarct) resulting from blockage or narrowing of coronary artery

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Raynaud’s Disease

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Disorder with abnormal constriction of peripheral vessels in the arms or legs on exposure to cold

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Rheumatic Heart Disease

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Damage to heart valves after infection with a type of streptococcus. The antibodies usually scar the mitral valve

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Septicemia

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Presence of microogranisms in the blood

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Syncope

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(Fainting)
Temporary loss of consciousness due to inadequate blood flow to brain

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Urticaria

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(Hives)
Skin reaction consisting of round, raised eruptions (wheals) with itching

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Varicose Veins

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A twisted and swollen vein due to breakdown of the valves, pooling of blood and chronic dilation of the vessel

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