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Med Term Ch 10-11 (Cardiovascular, Immune, Lymphatic Systems & Digestive System > Terms > Flashcards

Terms Flashcards

1
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aortic valve

A

between left ventricle and ascending aorta

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pulmonary valve

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entrance to the pulmonary trunk from the right ventricle

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3
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mitral (bicuspid) valve

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between the left atrium and left ventricle

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tricuspid valve

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three-segmented valve that keeps blood in the right ventricle from flowing back into the right atrium

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5
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sphygmomanometer

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device used for measuring blood pressure

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6
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triglycerides

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a form of fat in the blood

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7
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aneurysm

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ballooning of a weakened portion of an arterial wall

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8
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ischemia

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a condition of deficient blood flow due to constriction or obstruction of a blood vessel

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9
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cerebrovascular accident

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stroke; interruption of blood supply to a region of the brain

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10
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transient ischemic attack

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short lasting interruption of blood to the brain

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11
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blood

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fluid made up of plasma and formed elements (cells)

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plasma

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liquid portion of blood in which cells are suspended

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13
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serum

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liquid portion of blood without the clotting factors

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14
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dyscrasia

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abnormal or pathological condition of the blood

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15
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Hodgkin disease

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malignant disorder of lymphatic tissue

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16
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plasmapheresis

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separation and removal of the plasma portion of blood

17
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borborygmus

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audible sound produces by intestine

18
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deglutition

A

swallowing

19
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eructation

A

belching

20
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peristalsis

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wavelike contractions that move food in digestive tract

21
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caries

A

decay of bone or tooth

22
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cirrhosis

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chronic disease of the liver with gradual destruction of cells and formation of scar tissue

23
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Crohn disease

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chronic inflammation of intestinal tract; cobblestone erosions and scar tissue

24
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hemorrhoids

A

swollen or distended veins in the rectal area

25
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melena

A

black, tar-like stool that contains digested blood

26
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polyp

A

tumor-like growth on mucous membrane (usually benign)

27
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ulcer

A

eroded sore

28
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gavage

A

instilling nutrients into the stomach through a tube

29
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lavage

A

washing out of the stomach

30
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infarction

A

local area of necrosis of tissue from interrupted blood flow

31
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thymoma

A

tumor of the thymus

32
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thrombocytes

A

platelets

33
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anemia

A

pathological deficiency in the 02-carrying component of the blood

34
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spleen

A

stores blood, disintegrates old blood cells, produce lymphocytes

35
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leukemia

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disease; unrestrained proliferation of white blood cells

36
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hematopoiesis

A

formation of blood cells

37
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cholelithiasis

A

gallstones

38
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gastroenteritis

A

inflammation of the mucous membrane of the stomach and intestines

Med Term Ch 10-11 (Cardiovascular, Immune, Lymphatic Systems & Digestive System (4 decks)

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