1
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angi/o
A
blood vessel
2
Q
aort/o
A
aorta
3
Q
arteri/o
A
artery
4
Q
ather/o
A
joint
5
Q
atri/o
A
atrium
6
Q
cardi/o
A
heart
7
Q
ech/o
A
sound
8
Q
electr/o
A
electrical activity
9
Q
embol/o
A
plug
10
Q
immun/o
A
immune system
11
Q
isch/o
A
blockage
12
Q
lymph/o
A
lymph
13
Q
lymph/o and lymphaden/o
A
lymph node
14
Q
myel/o
A
bone marrow
15
Q
phleb/o
A
vein
16
Q
plasm/o
A
plasma
17
Q
splen/o
A
spleen
18
Q
thromb/o
A
blood clot
19
Q
thym/o
A
thymus gland
20
Q
valvul/o
A
valve
21
Q
ven/o
A
veins
22
Q
ventricul/o
A
ventricle
23
Q
embolism
A
state of a blood clot or plug
24
Q
erthryocytopenia
A
abnormal reduction in RBC
25
hematologist
specialist of blood
26
hematoma
tumor of blood
27
hemolysis
dissolution of RBC
28
hemorrhage
excessive flow of blood
29
hemostasis
stoppage of bleeding
30
leukoocytopenia
abnormal reduction in WBC
31
lymphocytosis
increase in the # of lymphocytes
32
multiple myeloma
tumors of the bone marrow
33
pancytopenia
abnormal reduction of all cells
34
phlebotomy
incision into a vein
35
plasmaphresis
removal of plasma
36
thrombocytopenia
abnormal reduction of clots or platelets
37
thrombolysis
dissolution of a blood clot
38
lymphadenitis
inflammation of lymph nodes
39
lymphadenopathy
disease of the lymph nodes
40
lymphangiography
radiographic imagine of lymph vessels
41
lymphangitis
inflammation of lymph vessels
42
lymphoma
tumor of lymphatic tissue (malignant)
43
spelenectomy
excision of the spleen
44
splenomegaly
enlargement of the spleen
45
splenorraphy
suturing of the spleen
46
thymectomy
excision of the thymus gland
47
thyoma
tumor of the thymus gland?
48
immunologist
specialist of immune system
49
immunology
study of the immune system
50
lymphocyte
lymph cell
51
acute coronary syndrome
sudden symptoms of insufficient blood supply to the heart
52
aneurysm
ballooning of a weakened part of arterial wall
53
angina pectoris
chest pain
54
arrthymia
abnormal heart pattern
55
artificial cardiac pacemaker
battery-powered apparatus implanted under the skin
56
automatic implantable cardiac defibrillator
monitors heart rhythm
57
blood pressure
pressure exerted by blood against a vessel wall
58
bruit
sound heard over an artery during auscultation
59
cardiac arrest
sudden cessation of cardiac output
60
cardiac catheterization
complete
diagnostic procedure performed by passing a catheter into the heart from a blood vessel in the groin or arm to examine the condition of the heart and surrounding blood vessels;
61
cardiac tamponade
acute compression of the heart caused by fluid accumulation in the pericardial cavity
62
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
emergency procedure with cardiac compressions
63
catheter ablation
procedure in which abnormal cells that trigger abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias) are destroyed
64
cor pulmonale
enlargement of the heart's right ventricle due to pulmonary disease
65
coronary artery disease
condition that reduces the flow of blood through the coronary arteries
66
coronary stent
supportive scaffold device placed in the coronary artery;
67
C-reactive protein
blood test to measure the amount of C-reactive protein in the blood,
68
creatine phosphokinase
blood test used to measure the level of creatine phosphokinase,
69
deep vein thrombosis
condition of thrombus (blood clot) in a deep vein of the body.
70
defibrillation
application of an electric shock to the myocardium through the chest wall to restore normal cardiac rhythm
71
digital subtraction angiography
which an image is taken and stored in the computer, then contrast medium is injected. A second image is taken and stored in the computer. The computer compares the two images and subtracts the first image from the second, removing structures not being studied.
72
Doppler ultrasound
study that uses high-frequency sound waves for detection of blood flow
.
73
exercise stress test
study that evaluates cardiac function during physical stress by riding a bike or walking on a treadmill.
74
femoropopliteal bypass
surgery to establish an alternate route from femoral artery to popliteal artery to bypass an obstruction
75
fibrillation
rapid, quivering, uncoordinated contractions of the atria or ventricles causing cardiac arrhythmia
76
heart failure (HF)
condition in which there is an inability of the heart to pump enough blood through the body
77
hypercholesterolemia
excessive amount of cholesterol in the blood;
78
hyperlipidemia
excessive amount of any fat
79
hypertension
blood pressure that is above normal
80
hypertensive heart disease
disorder of the heart caused by persistent high blood pressure;
81
hypertriglyceridemia
excessive amount of triglycerides in blood
82
hypotension
blood pressure that is below normal
83
intermittent claudication
condition of pain, tension and weakness in a limb that starts when walking is begun,
84
lipid profile
blood test used to measure the amount and type of lipids in a sample of blood
85
mitral valve stenosis
narrowing of the mitral valve
86
murmur
unusual sound heard during auscultation of heart
87
myocardial infarction (MI)
heart attack
88
occulusion
closing or blockage of a vessel or organ
89
percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty
opening of blocked arteries or veins
90
peripheral artery disease
disease of the arteries in the arms and legs,
91
pulse
contraction of the heart,
92
rheumatic heart disease
damage to the heart muscle or heart valves caused by one or more episodes of rheumatic fever
93
sestamini test
procedure in which a balloon is advanced into a coronary artery to the area where plaque has formed.
94
single-photon emission computed tomography
nuclear medicine test that collects a series of images (projections) as a Gamma camera rotates around the patient.
95
sphymomanometer
device used to measure BP
96
thrombolytic therapy
injection of a medication either intravenously or intra-arterially to dissolve blood clots.
97
transesophageal echocardiogram
ultrasound test that examines cardiac function and structure by using cardiac function and structure
98
troponin
blood test that measures troponin
99
varicose veins
twisted veins
usually in lower extremeties
100
vasoconstrictor
agent that narrows the diameter of the blood vessels
101
vasodilator
agent that expands the diameter of the blood vessels
102
activated partial thromboplastin time
blood test that measures the ability of the blood to clot
103
anemia
condition in which there is a reduction in the number of erthyrocytes
104
anticoagulant
agent that slows blood clotting process
105
bleeding disorder
disease in which there is an inability to form proper blood clots;
106
bleeding profile
series of tests that measure the ability of various factors in the blood to form a clot.
107
blood dyscrasia
108
bone marrow aspiration
procedure to obtain a sample of the liquid portion of the bone marrow,
109
bone marrow biopsy
procedure to obtain a sample of the solid portion of bone marrow,
110
bone marrow transplant
111
complete blood count and differential
infusion of healthy bone marrow cells from a matched donor into a patient with severely diseased or damaged bone marrow;
112
extravasation
escape of blood or other fluid from a vessel into the tissue
113
hematocrit
percentage of a blood sample that is composed of erythrocytes.
114
hemoglobin
blood test that measures amount of hemoglobin
115
hemophilia
inherited bleeding disorder
116
leukemia
malignant disease from excessive increase in abnormal leukocytes
117
perfusionist
person who operates the heart-lung machine during surgeries
118
peripheral blood stem cell transplant
infusion of blood-forming cells (stem cells) to replace blood cells damaged by disease or treatments,
119
phlebotomist
person who performs venipuncture
120
prothrombin time
blood test that measures the ability of the blood to clot
121
sepsis
systemic inflammatory response caused by pathogenic microorganisms,
122
sickle cell disease
group of inherited RBC disorders
123
thalassemia
inherited bleeding disorder
124
venipuncture
procedure used to puncture a vein with a needle to remove blood,
.
125
infectious mononucleosis
acute infection caused by the Epstein-Barr virus characterized by swollen lymph nodes, sore throat, fatigue, and fever.
126
lymphedema
swelling of tissue,
127
acquired immunodefiency syndrome
advanced, chronic immune system suppression caused by human immunodeficiency
128
allergen
129
allergist
environmental substance capable of producing a hypersensitivity reaction
130
allergy
specialist of allergies
131
anaphylaxis
exaggerated reaction to a previously encountered antigen
132
antibody
133
antigen
protective protein produced by the immune system in response to the presence of a foreign substance (antigen)
134
autoimmune disease
disease caused by the body’s inability to distinguish its own cells from foreign bodies,
135
erythrocyte
RBC
136
immunodefiency
disorder caused by an inability to produce an adequate immune response
137
opportunistic infections
illnesses caused by microorganisms that are not usually pathogenic but result in
disease because of weak immune system
138
sarcoidosis
disease in which clumps of inflammatory cells form in one or more organs of the body,
139
edimentation rate
140
vaccine
suspension of weakened or killed microorganisms administered by injection, mouth, or nasal spray,
med term
flashcards
Decks in class (14)
# Cards
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med term quiz #1141
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med term quiz #283
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med term quiz #3186
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med term quiz #4 (ch 6, ch 7, and 8)168
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ch.9 obstretics and neonatology31
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ch.10 cardiovascular140
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ch.16 endocrine system14
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CH.112
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CH.2 Body Structure, Color, Oncology153
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CH. 3 Directional Terms, Planes, Positions, Regions, and Quadrants75
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CH. 5 Respiratory System and Introduction to Diagnostic Procedures and Tests207
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ch.14 - Musculoskelteal System74
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h.w #220
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exam #1 ppt120
