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Cardiovascular, Heamatopoietic, Lymphatic And Immune Sytems > Words Oftenly Used > Flashcards

Words Oftenly Used Flashcards

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Corona capitis

A

The crown of the head

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Corona dentis

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The crown of the tooth

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Coronary arteries

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Arteries that supply blood to the myocardium of the heart

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Coronary thrombosis

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Occlusion/Obstruction of a coronary artery

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Valvulitis

A

Inflammation of valve

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Valvular

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Pertaining to a valve

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Duodenal regurgitation
regurgit-

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A return flow of chyme to the stomach
backward flowing of blood

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Diastole

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The expansion period when the heart dilates and the atria and ventricles fill with blood

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Systole

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The period during which the heart contracts to send blood through the arteries

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Hypertension

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High blood pressure
caused by vasoconstriction

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Hypotension

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Low blood pressure

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Thyroid gland

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Gland representing a shield (protecting/defending the body against disease)

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Atresia (-atresia)

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Congenital absence of an opening

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Monologue

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Speech by one person

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Monotheism

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Doctrine that there is only one God

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Monarchy

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Form of government where there is only one ruler

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Erythropoiesis

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Formation of erythrocytes

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Akaryocyte

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Having no nucleus - mature erythrocytes

19
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Erythroblast

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Immature erythrocytes - still containing a nucleus

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Hypoxia

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Insufficient oxygen in the body

21
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Semilunar valve

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Shaped like a half moon

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Bicuspid valve

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Valve with two flaps

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Tricuspid valve

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A valve with three flaps

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Septum

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Wall

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Epicardium

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Outer layer covering the surface of the heart

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Myocardium

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Middle layer consisting of cardiac (heart) muscle itself

27
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Endocardium

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The innermost layer that lines the chambers of the heart and covers its valves

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