Cardiovascular System Medical Terminology Quiz
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What is the medical term for insufficient blood supply to a tissue, often leading to damage or death of the tissue?

  • Pericarditis
  • Ischemia (correct)
  • Endocarditis
  • Hypertension
  • Which condition is characterized by a low number of platelets in the blood, which can lead to bleeding?

  • Arteriosclerosis
  • Stenosis
  • Thrombocytopenia (correct)
  • Septicemia
  • What is the medical term for an abnormal condition characterized by an increase in muscle?

  • Myocarditis
  • Thrombophlebitis
  • Myositis (correct)
  • Hemorrhage
  • Which medical condition involves inflammation of the inner lining of the heart chambers and valves, usually caused by infection?

    <p>Endocarditis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'Arteriosclerosis' refer to?

    <p>Thickening and hardening of the walls of the arteries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Cyanosis' refer to in medical terminology?

    <p>Bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes due to insufficient oxygen in the blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to a condition involving inflammation of a vein with the formation of a blood clot?

    <p>Thrombophlebitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the medical term for rapid heart rate?

    <p>Tachycardia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Phlebitis' refer to in medical terminology?

    <p>Inflammation of a vein</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Hypotension' refer to in medical terminology?

    <p>Low blood pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

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