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Medical Terminology for Health Professions Part 6 Flashcards

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eosinophils

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destroy parasitic organisms and play a major role in allergic reactions

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epicardium

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the external layer of the heart and the inner layer of the pericardium

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erythrocytes

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mature red blood cells produced by the red bone marrow (red blood cells - RBC)

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fibrinogen

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clotting protein found in the plasma

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heart

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a hollow, muscular organ located between the lungs

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heart failure

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a chronic condition in which the heart is unable to pump out all of the blood that it receives

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heart murmur

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an abnormal sound heard when listening to the heart or neighboring large blood vessels

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hemangioma

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a benign tumor made up of newly formed blood vessels

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hematologist

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a physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating abnormalities, diseases, and disorders of the blood and blood-forming tissues

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hemochromatosis

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a genetic disorder in which the intestines absorb too much iron

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hemoglobin

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the iron-containing pigment of the erythrocytes

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hemolytic anemia

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characterized by inadequate number of circulating red blood cells due to the premature destruction of red blood cells by the spleen

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hemorrhage

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the loss of a large amount of blood in a short time

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hemostasis

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to stop or control bleeding

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Holter monitor

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a portable electrocardiograph that is worn by an ambulatory patient to continuously monitor the heart rates and rhythms over a 24-hour period

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hyperlipidemia

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the general term used to describe elevated levels of cholesterol and other fatty substances in the blood

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hypertension

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the elevation of arterial blood pressure to a level that is likely to cause damage to the cardiovascular system

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hypoperfusion

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a deficiency of blood passing through an organ or body part

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hypotension

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lower than normal arterial blood pressure

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implantable cardioverter defibrillator

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a double action pacemaker

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iron-deficiency anemia

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the most common form of anemia

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ischemia

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a condition in which there is an insufficient oxygen supply due to a restricted blood flow to a part of the body

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ischemic heart disease

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a group of cardiac disabilities resulting from an insufficient supply of oxygenated blood to the heart

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left atrium

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receives oxygen-rich blood from the lungs through the four pulmonary veins

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left ventricle

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receives oxygen-rich blood from the left atrium

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leukemia

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a type of cancer characterized by a progressive increase in the number of abnormal leukocytes found in blood forming tissues, other organs, and in the circulating blood

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leukocytes

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the blood cells involved in defending the body against infective organisms and foreign substances (white blood cells - WBC)

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leukopenia

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describes any situation in which the total number of leukocytes in the circulating blood is less than normal

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lymphocytes

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identify foreign substances and germs in the body and produce antibodies that specifically target them

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megaloblastic anemia

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a blood disorder characterized by anemia in which the red blood cells are larger than normal

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minimally invasive coronary artery bypass

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procedure performed with the aid of a fiber optic camera through small openings between the ribs

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mitral valve

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located between the left atrium and left ventricle

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monocytes

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provide immunological defenses against many infectious organisms

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myelodysplastic syndrome

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a group of bone marrow disorders that are characterized by the insufficient production of one or more types of blood cells due to dysfunction of the bone marrow

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myocardial infarction

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the occlusion of one or more coronary arteries caused by plaque buildup (heart attack)

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myocarditis

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an inflammation of the myocardium

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myocardium

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the middle and thickest of the heart’s three layers and consists of specialized cardiac muscle tissue

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neutrophils

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the most common type of WBC

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nitroglycerin

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a vasodilator that is prescribed to prevent or relieve the pain of angina by dilating the blood vessels to the heart

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orthostatic hypotension

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low blood pressure that occurs upon standing up

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palpitation

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a pounding or racing heart with or without irregularity in rhythm

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paroxysmal atrial tachycardia (PAT)

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an episode that begins and ends abruptly during which there are very rapid and regular heartbeats that originate in the atrium

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percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty

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a procedure in which a small balloon on the end of a catheter is used to open a partially blocked coronary artery by flattening the plaque deposit and stretching the lumen (AKA angioplasty)

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pericarditis

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an inflammation of the pericardium that causes an accumulation of fluid within the pericardial sac

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pericardium

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the double-walled membranous sac that encloses the heart

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peripheral arterial occlusive disease

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an example of a peripheral vascular disease caused by atherosclerosis

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peripheral vascular disease

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refers to disorders of the blood vessels located outside the heart and brain

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pernicious anemia

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caused by a lack of the protein intrinsic factor that helps the body absorb vitamin B-12 from the gastrointestinal tract

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phlebitis

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the inflammation of a vein

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phlebography

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a radiographic test that provides an image of the leg veins after a contrast dye is injected

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plaque

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a fatty deposit that is similar to the buildup of rust inside a pipe

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plasma

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a straw-colored fluid that contains nutrients, hormones, and waste products

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plasmapheresis

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the removal of whole blood from the body and separation of the blood’s cellular elements

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polyarteritis

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a form of angiitis involving several medium and small arteries at the same time

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polycythemia

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an abnormal increase in the number of red cells in the blood due to excess production of these cells by the bone marrow

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prothrombin

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clotting protein found in the plasma

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pulmonary arteries

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carry deoxygenated blood out of the right ventricle and into the lungs

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pulmonary circulation

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the flow of blood only between the heart and lungs

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pulmonary semilunar valve

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located between the right ventricle and the pulmonary artery

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pulmonary veins

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carry the oxygenated blood from the lungs into the left atrium of the heart

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pulse

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the rhythmic pressure against the walls of an artery caused by the contraction of the heart

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Purkinje fibers

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specialized conductive fibers located within the walls of the ventricles

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Raynaud’s phenomenon

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a peripheral arterial occlusive disease in which intermittent attacks are triggered by cold or stress

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restenosis

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describes the condition when an artery that has been opened by angioplasty closes again

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Rh factor

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refers to the presence, or absence of the Rh antigen on red blood cells

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right atrium

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receives oxygen-poor blood from all tissues, except the lungs, through the superior and inferior venae cavae

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right ventricle

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pumps the oxygen-poor blood through the pulmonary semilunar valve and into the pulmonary artery, which carries it to the lungs

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septicemia

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a systemic condition caused by the spread of microorganisms and their toxins via the circulating blood

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serum

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plasma fluid after the blood cells and the clotting proteins have been removed

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sickle cell anemia

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a genetic disorder that causes abnormal hemoglobin, resulting in some red blood cells assuming an abnormal sickle shape

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sinoatrial node

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located in the posterior wall of the right atrium near the entrance of the superior vena cava

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stent

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a wire-mesh tube that is commonly placed after the artery has been opened

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stress test

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performed to assess cardiovascular health and function during and after stress

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sudden cardiac death

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results if treatment is not provided within a few minutes

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systemic circulation

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includes the flow of blood to all parts of the body except the lungs

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systolic pressure

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occurs when the ventricles contract; the highest pressure against the walls of an artery

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tachycardia

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an abnormally rapid resting heart rate

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thalassemia

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an inherited blood disorder that causes mild or severe anemia due to reduced hemoglobin and few red blood cells than normal

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thallium stress test

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performed to evaluate how well blood flows through the coronary arteries of the heart muscle during exercise

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thrombocytes

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the smallest formed elements of the blood (platelets)

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thrombocytopenia

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a condition in which there is an abnormally small number of platelets circulating in the blood

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thrombocytosis

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an abnormal increase in the number of platelets in the circulating blood

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thrombolytic

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dissolves or causes a thrombus to break up

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thrombosis

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the abnormal condition of having a thrombus

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thrombotic occlusion

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the blocking of an artery by a thrombus

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thrombus

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a blood clot attached to the interior wall of an artery or vein

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tissue plasminogen activator

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a thrombolytic that is administered to some patients having a heart attack or stroke

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transfusion reaction

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a serious, and potentially fatal, complication of a blood transfusion in which a severe immune response occurs because the patient’s blood and the donated blood do not match

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tricuspid valve

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controls the opening between the right atrium and the right ventricle

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valvoplasty

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the surgical repair or replacement of a heart valve

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valvular prolapse

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the abnormal protrusion of a heart valve that results in the inability of the valve to close completely

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valvular stenosis

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a condition in which there is narrowing, stiffening, thickening, or blockage of one or more valves of the heart

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valvulitis

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an inflammation of a heart valve

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varicose veins

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abnormally swollen veins, usually occurring in the superficial veins of the legs

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vascular surgeon

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a physician who specializes in the diagnosis, medical management, and surgical treatment of disorders of the blood vessels

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vasoconstrictor

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causes blood vessels to narrow

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vasodilator

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causes blood vessels to expand

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veins

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form a low pressure collecting system to return oxygen-poor blood to the heart

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venae cavae

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the two largest veins in the body; return blood into the heart

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ventricles

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the two lower chambers of the heart

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ventricular fibrillation

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the rapid, irregular, and useless contractions of the ventricles

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ventricular tachycardia

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a very rapid heartbeat that begins within the ventricles

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venules

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the smallest veins that join to form the larger veins

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Angi/o

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Blood vessel

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Aort/o

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Aorta

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Arteri/o

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Artery

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Ather/o

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Plague

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Brady-

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Slow

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Cardi/o

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Heart

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-crasia

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Mixture or blending

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-emia

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Blood or blood condition

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Erythr/o

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Red

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Hem/o

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Blood

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Leuk/o

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White

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Phleb/o

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Vein

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Tachy

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Fast, rapid

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Thromb/o

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Clot

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Ven/o

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Vein

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anti

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against

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carcin/o

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cancer

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immun/o

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protected

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lymph/o

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Lymph; the fluid that removes cellular waste products, pathogens, and dead blood cells from the tissues.

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lymphaden/o

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lyphaden

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lymphangi/o

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Lymphatic Vessels and Ducts; Returns lymph from the tissue to the circulatory system.

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megaly

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abnormal enlargement

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rrhagia

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bleeding

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plasm

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formation

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sarc/o

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flesh

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splen/o

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Spleen; Filters foreign materials from the blood. Maintains the appropriate balance between cells and plasma in the blood. Destryos worn-out blood cells, releases hemoglobin, acts as a blood reservoir, and stores platelets.

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tic

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pertaining to

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tox/o

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poison

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tonsill/o, adenoid/o

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Tonsils and Adenoids; Protect the entry into the respiratory system.

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myel/o

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Bone Marrow; Produces blood cells. (also refers to the spinal cord.)

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lymphocyt/o

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Lymphocytes; The specialized white blood cells that play an important role in immune reactions.

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thym/o

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Thymus; Secretes the endocrine thymosin that aids in the maturation of T lymphocytes for use by the immune system.

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immuno/o

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Immune System; Defends the body against harmful substances, such as pathogenic microorganisms, allergens, toxins and malignant cells.

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onc

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tumor

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cervic

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neck

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axill

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ary

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inguin

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groin

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hem/o

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blood

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lytic

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to destroy

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lymphaden

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lymph node

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pathy

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disease

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oma

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tumor

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edema

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swelling

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cytes

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cells

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macro

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large

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phage

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a cell that eats

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phag/o

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to eat or swallow

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therapy

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treatment

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bio

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life

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cide

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causing death

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static

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causing control

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neo

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new or strange

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my

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muscle

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angi/o

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vessel

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genesis

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reproduction

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meta

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beyond

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stasis

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stopping

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aden/o

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gland

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oste/o

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bone

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mammo/o

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breast

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graphy

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the process of producing a picture or record

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bi

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pertaining to life

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opsy

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view of

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mast

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breast

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ectomy

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surgical removal

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plast

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growth or formation

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brachy

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short

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tele

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distant

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acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)

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the most advanced, and fatal, stage of an HIV infection

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Allergen

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a substance that produces an allergic reaction in an individual

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Anaphylaxis

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a severe response to an allergen in which the symptoms develop quickly, and without help, the patient can die within a few minutes.

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Antibiotic

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medications that are capable of inhibiting growth, or killing pathogenic bacterial microorganisms.

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Antibody

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a disease-fighting protein created by the immune system in response to the presence of a specific antigen

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Antifungal

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an agent that destroys or inhibits the growth of fungi

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Antigen

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any substanc that the body regards as being foreign, and includes viruses, bacteria, toxins, and transplanted tissues.

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antigen-antibody reaction

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a reaction that labels a potentially dangerous antigen so that it can be recognized, and destroyed, by other cells of the immune system.

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autoimmune disorder

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any of a large group of diseases characterized by a condition in which the immune system produces antibodies against its own tissues.

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bacilli

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rod-shaped spore-forming bacteria

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bacteria

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one-celled microscopic organisms,some of which are pathogenic

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carcinoma

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a malignant tumor that occurs in epithelial tissue

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carcinoma in situ

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describes a malignant tumor in its original position that has not yet disturbed or invaded the surrounding tissues

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complement

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a group of proteins that normally circulate in the blood in an inactive form and are activated by contact with nonspecific antigens such as foreign blood cells or bacteria

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cytomegalovirus

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a member of the herpes virus family that cause a variety of diseases

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cytotoxic drug

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a medication that kills or damages cells

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ductal carcinoma in situ

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breast cancer at its earliest stage before the cancer has broken through the wall of the mild duct

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