Cardiovascular System

Question 1

Phleb/o

Answer 1

Vein

Question 2

Angiodema

Answer 2

Localized swelling caused by changes in vessels.

Question 3

Endocarditis

Answer 3

Inflammation of the heart’s lining.

Question 4

Electrocardiography (ECG)

Answer 4

Study of the electrical activity of the heart as detected by electrodes (leads) placed on the surface of the body.

Question 5

Valvulotome

Answer 5

Instrument for incising a valve.

Question 6

Cardiomyopathy

Answer 6

Any disease of the heart muscle.

Question 7

Cardi/o

Answer 7

Heart

Question 8

Epicardium

Answer 8

The thin outermost layer of the heart wall.

Question 9

Pericardium

Answer 9

The fibrous sac that surrounds the heart.

Question 10

Ven/o, Ven/i

Answer 10

Vein

Question 11

Myocardium

Answer 11

The thick middle layer of the heart wall composed of cardiac muscle.

Question 12

Arteriorrhexis

Answer 12

Rupture of an artery.

Question 13

Intraaortic

Answer 13

Within the aorta

Question 14

Hypertension

Answer 14

Higher than normal blood pressure

Question 15

Vasospasm

Answer 15

Sudden contraction of a vessel

Question 16

Atriotomy

Answer 16

Surgical incision of an atrium.

Question 17

Supraventricular

Answer 17

Above a ventricle

Question 18

Phlebitis

Answer 18

Inflammation of the veins

Question 19

Dyspnea

Answer 19

Difficulty breathing

Question 20

Arteriolitis

Answer 20

Inflammation of the arteriole.

Question 21

Angiography

Answer 21

X-ray imaging of a vessel

Question 22

Myocarditis

Answer 22

Inflammation of the heart muscle.

Question 23

Arteriosclerosis

Answer 23

Hardening of the arteries and loss of elasticity and capacity.

Question 24

Phlebotomy

Answer 24

Incision of a vein to withdraw blood

Question 25

Thrombosis

Answer 25

Development of a blood clot

Question 26

Hemorrhoid

Answer 26

Varicose vein in the rectum

Question 27

Pericarditis

Answer 27

Inflammation of the fibrous sac around the heart.

Question 28

Ventricul/o

Answer 28

Cavity, Ventricle

Question 29

Valvuloplasty

Answer 29

Plastic repair of a valve.

Question 30

Edema

Answer 30

Swelling of body tissues

Question 31

Angi/o

Answer 31

Vessel

Question 32

Vasodilation

Answer 32

Dilation (wider, larger) of a vessel.

Question 33

Aortopsis

Answer 33

Downward displacement of the aorta

Question 34

Vas/o, Vascul/o

Answer 34

Vessel, duct

Question 35

Sphygmomanometer

Answer 35

An instrument for determining arterial blood pressure.

Question 36

Diastole

Answer 36

The relaxation phase of the heartbeat cycle.

Question 37

Endarterial

Answer 37

Within an artery

Question 38

Arter/o, Arteri/o

Answer 38

Artery

Question 39

Interventricular

Answer 39

Between the ventricles.

Question 40

Aortostenosis

Answer 40

Narrowing of the aorta.

Question 41

Tachycardia

Answer 41

Rapid heart rate

Question 42

Ischemia

Answer 42

Local deficiency of blood supply

Question 43

Venous

Answer 43

Pertaining to a vein

Question 44

Angiitis or Vasculitis

Answer 44

Inflammation of a vessel or vessels

Question 45

Angioplasty

Answer 45

Procedure that reopens a narrowed vessel and restores blood flow.

Question 46

Endarterectomy

Answer 46

Removal of the inner lining of an artery.

Question 47

Embolism

Answer 47

Obstruction of a blood vessel by a blood clot.

Question 48

Atri/o

Answer 48

Atrium

Question 49

Arrhythmia

Answer 49

Abnormality in the rate or rhythm of the heartbeat.

Question 50

Aort/a

Answer 50

Aorta

Question 51

Diaphoresis

Answer 51

Profuse sweating

Question 52

Endocardium

Answer 52

The thin membrane that lines the chambers of the heart and covers the valves.

Question 53

Atherosclerosis

Answer 53

Development of fatty, fibrous patches in the lining of arteries.

Question 54

Arteriolar

Answer 54

Pertaining to an arteriole

Question 55

Phlebectasia

Answer 55

Dilation (wider, larger) of a vein.

Question 56

Valv/o, Valvul/o

Answer 56

Valve

Question 57

Bradycardia

Answer 57

Slow heart rate (Less than 60 bmp)

Question 58

Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA)

Answer 58

Sudden damage to the brain resulting from reduction of blood flow. Commonly calles stroke.

Question 59

Arteriol/o

Answer 59

Arteriole

Question 60

Syncope

Answer 60

Temporary loss of consciousness