Circulatory System Flashcards
(29 cards)
-emia
Blood
Hema-, hemato-, hemo-
Blood
Veni-, veno-
Vein
Angio-
Blood vessel
Phelbo-, phelebo-
Vein
Leuko-, leuco-
White
Erythro-
Red
-cyte, cyto-
Cell
Thrombo-
Clot
Vaso-
Blood vessel
Arterio-
Artery
Athero-
Fatty lipid
Cardio-
Heart
-sclerosis
Hardening
-itis
Inflammation of
Embolus, embolism
Sudden obstruction of blood vessel by debris
Foreign material travel through the blood stream
Aneurysm
Weakness in a wall of an artery
Occlude, occlusion
Blockage
Hemorrhage
Excessive bleeding
Non-invasive
Does not penetrate the skin
Cholesterol
Lipid molecule that is a component of bile, sex hormones, neurotransmitters, and cell membranes
Pericardium
serous membrane that surrounds the heart
Myocardium
Middle layer of the heart wall cardiac muscle
Endocardium
Innermost layer of the heart, covers the inside of the heart chambers and valves