Chapter 10 Flashcards
1
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Angi/o
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vessel
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Arteri/o
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Artery
3
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Cardi/o
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Heart
4
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Lymphaden/o
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Lymph node
5
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Myel/o
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Bone marrow
6
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Phleb/o , Ven/o
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Vein
7
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Splen/o
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Spleen
8
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Valv/o, Valvul/o
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Valve
9
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Ather/o
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Yellowish, fatty plaque
10
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Ech/o
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Sound
11
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Electr/o
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Electricity, electrical activity
12
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Thromb/o
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Clot
13
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-ac
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Pertaining to
14
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-sclerosis
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hardening
15
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Arteriosclerosis
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Hardening of the arteries
16
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Atherosclerosis
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Hardening of fatty plaque
17
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Bradycardia
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Condition of slow heart
18
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Cardiomegaly
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Enlargement of the heart
19
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Cardiomyopathy
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Disease of the heart muscle
20
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Ischemia
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an inadequate blood supply to an organ or part of the body, especially the heart muscles
21
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Phlebitis
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Inflammation of a vein
22
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Tachycardia
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Condition of rapid heart
23
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Thrombophlebitis
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Inflammation of a vein associated with a (blood) clot
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Valvulitis
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Inflammation of a valve
25
Hematoma
Tumor of blood
26
Multiple Myeloma
Tumors of the bone marrow
27
Pancytopenia
Abnormal reduction of all (blood) cells
28
Thrombus
(Blood) clot (attached to the interior wall of an artery or vein)
29
Lymphadenitis
Inflammation of lymph nodes
30
Lymphadenopathy
Disease of lymph nodes
31
Splenomegaly
Enlargement of the spleen
32
Anuerysm
Ballooning of a weakened portion of an arterial wall
33
Angina Pectoris
Chest pain, which may radiate to the left arm and jaw, that occurs when there is an insufficient supply of blood to the heart muscle
34
Angina
Chest pain, can be a precursor of a heart attack
35
Arrhythmia
Any disturbance or abnormality in the heart's normal rhythmic pattern
36
Atrial Fibrillation (AFib)
Cardiac arrhythmia characterized by chaotic, rapid electrical impulses in the atria
37
Cardiac Arrest
Sudden cessation of cardiac output ad effective circulation, which requires CPR
38
Congenital Heart Disease
Heart abnormality present at birth
39
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Condition that reduces the flow of blood through the coronary arteries to the myocardium that may progress to denying the heart tissue sufficient oxygen and nutrients to function normally
40
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Condition of thrombus in a deep vein of the body
41
Heart Failure (HF)
Condition in which there is an inability of the heart to pump enough blood through the bod to supply the tissues and organs with nutrients and oxygen
42
Hypertensive Heart Disease (HHD)
Disorder of the heart caused by persistent high blood pressure
43
Myocardial Infarction
Death of a portion of the myocardium caused by lack of oxygen resulting from an interrupted blood supply
44
Varicose Veins
Distended or tortuous veins usually found in the lower extremities
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Anemia
Condition in which there is a reduction in the number of erythrocytes
46
Embolus
Blood clot or foreign material, such as air or fat
47
Hemophilia
inherited bleeding disease most commonly caused by a deficiency of the coagulation factor VIII
48
Leukemia
Malignant disease characterized by excessive increase in abnormal leukocytes formed in the bone marrow
49
Infectious Mononucleosis
Acute infection caused by the Epstein-Barr virus characterized by swollen lymph nodes, sore throat, fatigue, and fever.
50
Angioplasty
Surgical repair of a blood vessel
51
Atherectomy
Excision of fatty plaque
52
Phlebectomy
Excision of a vein
53
Phlebotomy
Incision into a vein
54
Valvuloplasty
Surgical repair of a valve
55
Splenectomy
Excision of a spleen
56
Splenorraphy
Suture of a ruptured spleen
57
Cardiac Pacemaker
Battery-powered apparatus implanted under the skin with leads placed on the heart
58
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
Surgical technique to bring a new blood supply to heart muscle by detouring around blocked arteries
59
Coronary Stent
Supportive scaffold device placed in the coronary artery; used to prevent closure
60
Thrombolytic Therapy
the use of drugs to break up or dissolve blood clots
61
Bone Marrow Aspiration
Procedure to aspirate a sample of the liquid portion of the bone marrow
62
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Procedure to obtain a sample of bone marrow
63
Bone Marrow Transplant
Infusion of healthy bone marrow cells to a recipient with matching cells from a donor
64
Angiography
Radiographic imaging of blood vessels
65
Angioscope
Instrument used for visual examination of a blood vessel
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Angioscopy
Visual examination of a blood vessel
67
Arteriogram
Radiographic image of an artery
68
Venogram
Radiographic image of a vein
69
Echocardiogram (ECHO)
Record of the heart using sound
70
Electrocardiogram (ECG, EKG)
Record of electrical activity of the heart
71
Doppler Ultrasound
Study that uses high-frequency sound waves for detection of blood flow within the vessels
72
Cardiac Catheterization
Diagnostic procedure performed by passing a catheter into the heart through a blood vessel to examine the condition of the heart
73
Exercise Stress Test
Study that evaluates cardiac function during physical stress by riding a bike or walking on a treadmill
74
Blood Pressure (BP)
Pressure exerted by the blood against blood vessel walls
75
Pulse
Rhythmic expansion of an artery created by the contraction of the heart
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Sphygmomanometer
Device used for measuring blood pressure
77
Lipid Profile
Blood test used to measure the amount and type of lipids in a sample of blood
78
Troponin
Blood test that measures troponin, a heart muscle enzyme
79
Complete Blood Count (CBC) and Differential Count (Diff)
Laboratory test for basic blood screening
80
Hematocrit (HCT)
Blood test to measure the volume of erythrocytes
81
Hemoglobin (Hgb)
Blood test used to determine the concentration of oxygen-carrying components in erythrocytes
82
Cardiac
Pertaining to the heart
83
Cardiogenic
Originating in the heart
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Cardiologist
Physician who studies and treats diseases of the heart
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Cardiology
The study of the heart
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Hypothermia
Condition of temperature that is below normal
87
Intravenous
Pertaining to within the vein
88
Hematologist
Physician who studies and treats diseases of the blood
89
Hematology
Study of the blood
90
Hemostasis
Stoppage of bleeding
91
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Emergency procedure consisting of external cardiac compressions and artificial ventilation
92
Diastole
Phase in the cardiac cycle in which the ventricles relax and fill with blood between contractions
93
Extracorporeal
Occuring outside the body
94
Hypercholesterolemia
Excessive amount of cholesterol in the blood
95
Hyperlipidemia
Excessive amounts of fats
96
Hypertension
Blood pressure that is above normal
97
Hypertriglyceridemia
Excessive amount of triglycerides in the blood
98
Hypotension
Blood pressure that is below normal
99
Lipids
Fats and fatlike substances that serve as a source of fuel in the body
100
Murmur
Abnormal cardiac sound heard through auscultation, caused by turbulent blood flow through the heart
101
Phlebotomist
the act or practice of opening a vein for letting or drawing blood as a therapeutic or diagnostic measure
102
Systole
Phase in the cardiac cycle in which the ventricles contract and eject blood
103
Vascoconstrictor
Agent or nerve that narrows the blood vessels
104
Vasodilator
Agent or nerve that enlarges the blood vessels
105
Venipuncture
Procedure used to puncture a vein with a needle to remove blood, instill a medication, or start an intravenous infusion
106
Hemorrhage
Rapid loss of blood
107
Allergist
Physician who studies and treats allergic conditions
108
Allergy
Hypersensitivity to a substance, resulting in an inflammatory immune response
109
Anaphylaxis
Exaggerated, life-threatening reaction to previously encountered antigen such as bee venom, peanuts, or latex
110
Antibody
Substance produced by lymphocytes
111
Autoimmune disease
Disease caused by the body's inability to distinguish its own cells from foreign bodies, thus producing antibodies to attack its own tissue
112
Immunodeficency
Deficient immune response caused by the immune system dysfunction brought on by disease
113
Immunologist
Physician who studies and treats immune system disorders
114
Vaccine
Suspension of inactivated microorganism administered by injection, mouth, or nasal spray to prevent infection diseases by inducing immunity
115
BP, CAD, CBC & Diff
Blood Pressure
Coronary Artery Disease
Complete Blood Count & Differential
116
CCU, CPR, ECG & EKG
Cornary Care Unit
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Electrocardigram
117
ECHO, HcT, Hgb, HPN
Echocardiogram
Hematocrit
Hemoglobin
Hypertension
118
IV, MI, RBC, WBC
Intravenous
Myocardial Infarction
Red Blood Cell
White Blood Cell
