Medical Terminology 6 Flashcards
Embolus
a mass of undissolved matter present in a blood or lymphatic vessel and brought there by the blood or lymph
Myocardial Ischemia
an inadequate supply of blood and oxygen to meet the metabolic demands of the heart muscle
Phlebothrombosis
clotting in a vein; phlebitis within secondary thrombosis
Thrombophlebitis
inflammation of a vein in conjunction with the formation of a thrombus
Arrhythmia
irregularity or loss of rhythm, esp. of the heart
Sclerotherapy
the injection of irritating chemicals into vascular spaces or body cavities to harden, fill or destroy them
Thrombus
a blood clot that adheres to the wall of a blood vessel or organ
Valvuloplasty
plastic or restorative surgery on a valve, esp. a cardiac valve
Varicose Veins
dilated veins
Vascular
pert. to or composed of blood vessels
Cerebrovascular Accident
(CVA) stroke
Extravasation
the escape of fluid from its physiologic contained space
Vasoconstriction
a decrease in the diameter of blood vessels, which decreases blood flow and raises blood pressure
Vasodilation
an increase in the diameter of blood vessels, which increases blood flow and lowers blood pressure
Venous
pert. to the veins or blood passing through them
