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MEDI 90 Ch. 11 > Term Section > Flashcards

Term Section Flashcards

1
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angiogram

A

Record (x-ray) of a blood vessel.

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angioplasty

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Surgical repair of a blood vessel.

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3
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aortic stenosis

A

Narrowing of the aorta.

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4
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arteriosclerosis

A

Hardening of arteries.

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5
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arterial anastomosis

A

Surgical connection between arteries.

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5
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arteriography

A

Process of recording (x-ray) arteries after injecting contrast material.

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endarterectomy

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Removal of the inner lining of the artery (when it is filled with plaque).

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atheroma

A

Collection of fatty material in an artery.

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atherosclerosis

A

Hardening of arteries with deposit of fatty substance.

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9
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atherectomy

A

Removal of fatty mass in a vessel.

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10
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atrial

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Pertaining to an upper chamber of the heart.

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atrioventricular

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Pertaining to an atrium and ventricle ( upper and lower chambers of the heart).

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12
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brachial artery

A

Artery the branches from the aorta to bring blood to the arm.

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13
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cardiomegaly

A

Enlargement of the heart.

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14
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cardiomyopathy

A

Disease of heart muscle.

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bradycardia

A

Condition of slow heartbeat.

16
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tachycardia

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Condition of fast heartbeat.

17
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hypercholesterolemia

A

Condition of excessive cholesterol in the blood.

18
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coronary arteries

A

Arteries branch from the aorta to bring oxygen-rich blood to the headt muscle.

19
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cyanosis

A

Abnormal condition of bluish discoloration due to poor oxygenation of blood.

20
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myxoma

A

Benign tumor of the heart (myx/o = mucus). The tumor is embedded in soft mucoid stromal tissue.

21
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hypoxia

A

Condition of decreased oxygen in inspired air; as occurs in high altitudes.

22
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pericardiocentesis

A

Surgical puncture of the membrane surrounding the heart (to remove fluid).

23
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phlebotomy

A

Incision of a vein.

24
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thrombophlebitis

A

Inflammation of a vein with clots.

25
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arrhythmia

A

Arrhythmia and dysrhythmia are used to describe abnormal heart rhythm.

26
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sphygmomanometer

A

Instrument to measure blood pressure.

27
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stethoscope

A

Instrument to examine the chest.

28
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thrombolysis

A

Destruction of clots.

29
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valvuloplasty

A

Surgical repair of a valve (within the heart).

30
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mitral valvulitis

A

Inflammation of the mitral valve.

31
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valvotomy

A

Incision of a valve.

32
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vasoconstriction

A

Narrowing of vessels.

33
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vasodilation

A

Widening of vessels.

34
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vascular

A

Pertaining to blood vessels.

35
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venous

A

Pertaining to veins.

36
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venipuncture

A

Incision of a vein for phlebotomy or to start an intravenous infusion.

37
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interventricular septum

A

The wall separating the ventricles of the heart (lower chambers).

MEDI 90 Ch. 11 (2 decks)

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