MT CH10 Roots Flashcards
(32 cards)
What does the root ‘cardi/o’ mean?
heart
Used in terms like cardiomyopathy.
What does the root ‘atri/o’ refer to?
atrium
Example: atriotomy.
What is the meaning of the root ‘ventricul/o’?
cavity, ventricle
Used in terms like supraventricular.
What does ‘valv/o’ or ‘valvul/o’ signify?
valve
Example: valvulotome.
Fill in the blank: A _______ is a surgical incision of an atrium.
atriotomy
Used in medical procedures.
Fill in the blank: Any disease of the heart must be referred to as _______.
cardiomyopathy
Preferred term in medical contexts.
Fill in the blank: The term for an instrument for incising a valve is _______.
valvulotome
Specialized surgical tool.
What does ‘supraventricular’ refer to?
above a ventricle
Describes a location in relation to the heart’s ventricles.
What does the suffix -logy refer to?
the study of
What is the meaning of the root angi/o?
vessel
What is the meaning of the root vas/o?
vessel, duct
What does the root arteri/o refer to?
artery
What is the meaning of the root arteriol/o?
arteriole
What does the root aort/o signify?
aorta
What is the meaning of the root ven/o?
vein
What does the root phleb/o refer to?
vein
What is an example of angi/o?
angiography
What is the pronunciation of angiography?
an-je-OG-rah-fe
What is an example of a condition associated with vas/o?
vasospasm
What is the pronunciation of vasospasm?
VA-so-spazm
What does the term endarterial refer to?
pertaining to an arteriole
What is the pronunciation of endarterial?
end-ar-TE-re-al
What is the meaning of the term arteriolar?
pertaining to an arteriole
What is the pronunciation of arteriolar?
ar-te-re-O-lar
