Cardiovascular System Combining Forms Quiz

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What is the medical term for the pathological condition of the narrowing of a blood vessel?

Angiostenosis (correct)

Cardiac arrest

Arteritis

Atherosclerosis

Which term refers to chest pain that occurs when diseased blood vessels restrict blood flow to the heart?

Angina pectoris (correct)

Heart failure (HF)

Atheroma

Arterial

What is the medical term for the hardening of arteries?

Cardi

Angina pectoris

Arteriosclerosis (correct)

Atheroma

What does the term 'arteritis' refer to in medical terminology?

Inflammation of an artery (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the combining form angi/o?

Vessel (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which combining form means 'to widen'?

Dilat/o (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'bradycardia' refer to?

Abnormally slow heartbeat (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which word part means 'inflammation'?

-itis (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'endocarditis' refer to?

Inflammation of the inner lining of the heart (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the word 'cardiomyopathy'?

Disease of the heart muscle (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which word part means 'enlargement'?

-megaly (C) Signup and view all the answers

'Pulmon/o' is a combining form related to which organ?

Lung (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the combining form 'valvul/o'?

Valve (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'angioma' refer to?

Tumor of a blood vessel (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the combining form 'sphygm/o'?

Pulse (C) Signup and view all the answers

Match the following medical terms with their definitions:

Angiostenosis = Pathological condition of the narrowing of a blood vessel Angina pectoris = Chest pain that occurs when diseased blood vessels restrict blood flow to the heart Arteriosclerosis = Pathological condition of hardening of arteries Atheroma = Tumor of an artery containing a fatty substance Signup and view all the answers

Match the following word parts with their meanings:

Angi/o = Pertaining to an artery Arter/i = Artery Ather/o = Fatty substance Scler = Hardening condition Signup and view all the answers

Match the following medical terms with their related body parts:

Arteritis = Inflammation of an artery Atherosclerosis = Hardening condition of arteries Endocarditis = Inflammation of the inner lining of the heart Cardiomyopathy = Heart muscle disease Signup and view all the answers

Match the following medical terms with their related conditions:

Cardiac arrest = Heart failure (HF) Ischemia = Lack of blood supply to tissues Angina pectoris = Chest pain due to reduced blood flow to the heart Atherosclerosis = Hardening and narrowing of the arteries Signup and view all the answers

Match the following cardiovascular combining forms with their meanings:

angi/o = vessel circulat/o = circular arteri/o = artery phleb/o = vein Signup and view all the answers

Match the following cardiovascular combining forms with their meanings:

hem/o = blood ox/i = oxygen rrhythm/o = rhythm sphygm/o = pulse Signup and view all the answers

Match the following cardiovascular combining forms with their meanings:

isch/o = to hold back sten/o = narrowing thromb/o = clot of blood vascul/o = small vessel Signup and view all the answers

Match the following medical words with their definitions:

diastole = Relaxation phase of the heart cycle during which the heart muscle relaxes and the heart chambers fill with blood systole = Contractive phase of the heart cycle during which blood is forced into the systemic circulation ventricular = Pertaining to a cardiac ventricle atrium = On both sides of the heart, the atrium is the chamber that leads to the ventricle Signup and view all the answers

Match the following word parts with their meanings:

pericardial = Pertaining to the pericardium, the sac surrounding the heart myocardial = Pertaining to the heart muscle endocardial = Pertaining to the heart muscle pericarditis = Inflammation of the pericardium (outer membranous sac surrounding the heart) Signup and view all the answers

Match the following medical words with their definitions:

myocarditis = Inflammation of the heart muscle endocarditis = Inflammation of the endocardium (inner lining of the heart) cardiomyopathy = Disease of the heart muscle infarction = (necrosis of an area) process Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Medical Terminology in Cardiovascular Health

Narrowing of a Blood Vessel: The medical term for this condition is stenosis. It refers to the constriction or abnormal narrowing of blood vessels.
Chest Pain from Limited Blood Flow: This is referred to as angina pectoris. It results from reduced blood flow to the heart muscle due to diseased blood vessels.
Hardening of Arteries: Known as arteriosclerosis, this condition involves the thickening and stiffening of arterial walls, affecting blood circulation.
Definition of Arteritis: Arteritis is the inflammation of the arteries, which can lead to various complications depending on the affected vessels.
Combining Form 'Angi/o': This form refers to blood vessels or vessels in general, often used in terms related to vascular structures.
Combining Form for 'Widen': The combining form angi/o can also be used in context to indicate widening in some vascular conditions.
Bradycardia: This term describes a slower than normal heart rate, typically defined as fewer than 60 beats per minute.
Word Part for 'Inflammation': The suffix -itis denotes inflammation in medical terms.
Endocarditis: This term signifies an infection or inflammation of the inner lining of the heart, particularly affecting the heart valves.
Meaning of 'Cardiomyopathy': This term refers to diseases of the heart muscle that impair its ability to pump blood effectively.
Word Part for 'Enlargement': The prefix -megaly indicates enlargement, often used in various medical conditions.
'Pulmon/o' Combining Form: This form is related to the lungs, commonly used in terms discussing respiratory conditions.
Meaning of 'Valvul/o': This combining form pertains to heart valves, and is used in contexts related to valve abnormalities or diseases.
Angioma: This term refers to a benign tumor made up of blood vessels or lymph vessels, commonly found in the skin.
Meaning of 'Sphygm/o': This combining form relates to pulse, often used in blood pressure measurements and assessments.

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Test your knowledge of the combining forms related to the cardiovascular system. Learn and practice the medical terminology associated with the heart, blood vessels, and circulation.