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LOM Ch 11 Cardiovascular System Set 3
Language of Medicine, 9th Edition, Davi-Ellen Chabner Cardiovascular System
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05/23/2010

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arterial anastomosis
Definition
surgical connection between two arteries
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arteriography
Definition
process of recording arteries
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endarterectomy
Definition
removal within the artery
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arther/o
Definition
combined form meaning yellowish plaque or fatty substance
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atheroma
Definition
collection of plaque that protrudes into the lumen of an artery, weakening the muscle lining
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artherosclerosis
Definition
major form of arteriosclerosis in which deposits of plaque containing cholesterol and lipids are found within the lining of the artery
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atri/o
Definition
combined form meaning atrium or upper heart chamber
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artherectomy
Definition
removal of plaque
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atrial
Definition
pertaining to the atrium
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atrioventricular
Definition
pertaining to the atrium and the ventricles
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brachi/o
Definition
combined form meaning arm
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cardi/o
Definition
combined form meaning heart
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cardiomegaly
Definition
enlargement of the heart
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cardiomyopathy
Definition
disease condition of the heart muscle
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hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Definition
abnormal thickening of heart muscle, usually in the left ventricle--inherited or developed by hypertension and aging...usually idiopathic in cause.
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arthr/o
Definition
combined form meaning joint
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bradycardia
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condition of slow heart
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60; 80
Definition
A normal pulse is about ___ to ___ beats per minute
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tachycardia
Definition
condition of fast heart
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100
Definition
Beats faster than _____ beats per minute denotes tachycardia
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supraventricular tachycardia
Definition
involves rapid heart beats coming from the atria and causing palpitation
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palpitation
Definition
abnormal sensations in the chest
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cardiogenic shock
Definition
shock that results from failure of the heart in its pumping action
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shock
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circulatory failure associated with inadequate delivery of oxygen and nutrients to body tissues
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cholesterol/o
Definition
combined form meaning cholesterol
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hypercholesterolemia
Definition
excessive cholesterol in the blood
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statins
Definition
drugs that work by blocking a key enzyme in the production of cholesterol by the liver
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coron/o
Definition
combined form meaning meaning heart--starts with "co"
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cyan/o
Definition
combined form meaning blue
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cyanosis
Definition
bluish discoloration of the skin indicates diminished oxygen content of the blood
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