Test 2 Review Flashcards
Hematologist
specialist who treats diseases and disorders of the blood and blood-forming tissues
capillaries
microscopic blood vessel structures that are only 1 cell in thickness
streptococci
type of bacteria that forms chains
systolic
highest pressure against the walls of the blood vessels
hemoglobin
substance that transports oxygen from the lungs to all body tissues
atrial fibrillation
irregular quivering action of the atria
deep vein thrombosis
condition that sometimes forms in the legs of a bedridden patient
immunodeficiency order
condition that occurs when one or more parts of the immune system are missing or not functioning properly
congestive heart failure
a syndrome in which the heart is unable to pump enough blood to meet the body’s needs for oxygen and nutrients
myocardial
muscle tissue that forms the muscular wall of the heart
myocardial infarction
condition known as a heart attack
septicemia
condition known as blood poisoning
myosarcoma
a malignant tumor derived from muscle tissue
pronation
the motion that turns the palm of the hand downward or backward
macrophage
a cell that protects the body by eating invading cells
angina pectoris (know spelling)
episodes of severe chest pain caused by inadequate blood flow to the myocardium
Aorta
main trunk of the arterial system that begins from the left ventricle of the heart
lymphadenopathy
any disease process involving enlargement of the lymph nodes
angiospasm
sudden contraction of a blood vessel
septicemia
the presence of pathogenic microorganisms or their toxins in blood
atherosclerosis
hardening and narrowing of the arteries due to buildup of cholesterol plaques
rotation
a circular movement around an axis , such as the shoulder joint
location of the mitral valve
between the left atrium and left ventricle
fibrilation
rapid, random and ineffective contractions of the heart
________ combat bacterial infections
antibiotics
infarct
localized area of tissue death caused by an interruption of the blood supply
bradycardia
abnormally slow heartbeat
coronary artery disease
atherosclerosis of the coronary arteries
digoxin
medication used as a cardiac stimulant
endarterectomy
surgical removal of the lining of an artery
atherectomy
surgical removal of plaque from an artery
carotid endarterectomy
surgical removal of the lining of the carotid artery
arterioectomy
surgical removal of part of an artery
bacilli
rod-shaped spore-forming bacteria
phlebitis
inflammation of a vein
adduction
to move toward the midline
extension
straightens a joint; opposite of flexion
anteriosclerosis
thickening and the loss of elasticity of arterial walls
Tricuspid valve
controls the opening between the right valve and the right atrium
