Pulse, Blood Pressure, & Pathologies Flashcards
1
Q
sphygm/o, -sphygmia
A
pulse
2
Q
rhythm/o
A
rhythm
3
Q
systol/o
A
contraction
4
Q
diastol/o
A
expansion
5
Q
tachy-, tach/o
A
quick, rapid
6
Q
brady-
A
slow
7
Q
steth/o
A
chest
8
Q
tens/o
A
stretch
9
Q
dilat/o
A
expand
10
Q
-ectasia, -ectasis
A
dilated, expanded
11
Q
strict/o, string/o
A
to narrow, bind, compress
12
Q
spasm/o, spasmod/o
A
convulsion, spasm
13
Q
fibrill/o
A
fibril, fiber
14
Q
palpit/o
A
sensation of rapid beating of the heart
15
Q
angin/o
A
angina pectoris, choking
