Ch. 7 Medical Terminology Flashcards

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What does the term 'aden' refer to?

artery

vein

muscle

gland (correct)

What do the prefixes 'angi' refer to?

blood vessel

What does 'arteri' stand for?

artery

What does 'cardi' mean?

heart Signup and view all the answers

What does 'electr' denote in medical terms?

electrical activity Signup and view all the answers

What is 'lymph'?

lymph Signup and view all the answers

What do 'phleb' and 'ven' represent?

vein Signup and view all the answers

What does 'thromb' refer to?

blood clot Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ac' indicate?

pertaining to Signup and view all the answers

What does 'graph' signify?

instrument used to record Signup and view all the answers

What does 'megaly' mean?

enlargement Signup and view all the answers

What does 'penia' signify?

abnormal reduction in number Signup and view all the answers

What does 'sclerosis' mean?

hardening Signup and view all the answers

What does 'brady' refer to?

slow Signup and view all the answers

What does 'tachy' signify?

rapid, fast Signup and view all the answers

What does 'bradicardia' mean?

slow heart rate Signup and view all the answers

What does 'cardiac' pertain to?

heart Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'cardiologist'?

specialist who studies and treats diseases of the heart Signup and view all the answers

What does 'cardiology' study?

study of the heart Signup and view all the answers

What is 'cardiomegaly'?

enlargement of the heart Signup and view all the answers

What does 'cardiopathy' refer to?

disease of the heart Signup and view all the answers

What is an 'electrocardiogram'?

record of electrical activity of the heart Signup and view all the answers

What is an 'electrocardiograph'?

instrument used to record electrical activity of the heart Signup and view all the answers

What does 'electrocardiography' refer to?

process of recording electrical activity of the heart Signup and view all the answers

What is 'lympadenitis'?

inflammation of the lymph gland Signup and view all the answers

What does 'lymphadenopathy' mean?

disease of the lymph gland Signup and view all the answers

What is 'lymphoma'?

tumor of lymph tissue Signup and view all the answers

What does 'myocardial' pertain to?

pertaining to the muscle of the heart Signup and view all the answers

What is 'splenectomy'?

surgical removal of the spleen Signup and view all the answers

What does 'splenomegaly' mean?

enlargement of the spleen Signup and view all the answers

What does 'tachycardia' refer to?

rapid heart rate Signup and view all the answers

What does 'tachypnea' mean?

rapid breathing Signup and view all the answers

What is 'angiography'?

process of radiographic imaging of a blood vessel Signup and view all the answers

What is 'angioplasty'?

surgical repair of a blood vessel Signup and view all the answers

What does 'angiorrhaphy' refer to?

suturing of a blood vessel Signup and view all the answers

What does 'arterial' pertain to?

pertaining to an artery Signup and view all the answers

What is an 'arteriogram'?

radiographic image of the arteries Signup and view all the answers

What does 'arteriorrhexis' mean?

rupture of an artery Signup and view all the answers

What does 'arteriosclerosis' denote?

hardening of the arteries Signup and view all the answers

What is 'erythrocytopenia'?

abnormal reduction of red blood cells Signup and view all the answers

What does 'hematologist' refer to?

specialist who studies and treats diseases of the blood Signup and view all the answers

What is 'hematology'?

study of blood Signup and view all the answers

What does 'hematoma' mean?

tumor of blood Signup and view all the answers

What does 'hemostasis' refer to?

stopping the flow of blood Signup and view all the answers

What does 'intravenous' mean?

pertaining to within a vein Signup and view all the answers

What does 'leukocytopenia' signify?

abnormal reduction of white blood cells Signup and view all the answers

What does 'phlebitis' refer to?

inflammation of a vein Signup and view all the answers

What is 'phlebotomy'?

incision into a vein Signup and view all the answers

What does 'thrombocyte' mean?

blood clotting cell Signup and view all the answers

What does 'thrombocytopenia' refer to?

abnormal reduction of blood clotting cells Signup and view all the answers

What does 'thrombogenic' mean?

causing a blood clot Signup and view all the answers

What is 'thrombophlebitis'?

inflammation of a vein accompanied by clot Signup and view all the answers

What does 'thrombosis' denote?

abnormal condition of blood clot Signup and view all the answers

What does 'venogram' refer to?

radiographic image of a vein Signup and view all the answers

What does 'BP' stand for?

blood pressure Signup and view all the answers

What does 'CABG' refer to?

coronary artery bypass graft Signup and view all the answers

What does 'CAD' stand for?

coronary artery disease Signup and view all the answers

What does 'CBC' refer to?

complete blood count Signup and view all the answers

What does 'CHF' stand for?

congestive heart failure Signup and view all the answers

What does 'CPR' stand for?

cardiopulmonary resuscitation Signup and view all the answers

What does 'IV' refer to?

intravenous Signup and view all the answers

What does 'MI' refer to?

myocardial infarction Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Medical Terminology Key Terms

aden: Refers to a gland; when combined with lymph, indicates a lymph node.
angi: Denotes a blood vessel.
arteri: Pertains specifically to an artery.
cardi: Relates to the heart.
electr: Indicates electrical activity in the body.
lymph: Refers to the lymphatic fluid.
phleb, ven: Denotes a vein.
thromb: Refers to a blood clot.

Common Suffixes and Their Meanings

ac: Pertaining to a particular subject.
graph: Instrument used for recording data.
megaly: Enlargement of an organ or part.
penia: Abnormal reduction in a specific cell type.
sclerosis: Hardening of tissues or organs.
brady: Indicates a slow pace.
tachy: Indicates a rapid pace.

Cardiac Terminology

bradicardia: Condition of a slow heart rate.
cardiac: Pertaining to the heart.
cardiologist: Specialist who studies and treats heart diseases.
cardiology: The study of heart-related conditions.
cardiomegaly: Enlargement of the heart.
cardiopathy: General term for heart disease.

Diagnostic and Procedural Terms

electrocardiogram: A record showing the electrical activity of the heart.
electrocardiograph: Instrument used for recording heart's electrical activity.
electrocardiography: The process of recording electrical activity of the heart.
angiography: Radiographic imaging technique to visualize blood vessels.
angioplasty: Surgical procedure to repair or widen blood vessels.
angiorrhaphy: Suturing of a blood vessel.

Vascular and Hematological Terminology

myocardial: Pertaining to the heart muscle.
splenectomy: Surgical removal of the spleen.
splenomegaly: Enlargement of the spleen.
tachycardia: Rapid heart rate.
tachypnea: Rapid breathing.
arterial: Pertaining to arteries.
arteriogram: Radiographic image of arteries.
arteriorrhexis: Rupture of an artery.
arteriosclerosis: Hardening of the arteries.

erythrocytopenia: Abnormal reduction of red blood cell count.
hematologist: Specialist in blood diseases.
hematology: Study of blood disorders.
hematoma: Localized collection of blood outside blood vessels.
hemostasis: The process of stopping bleeding.
leukocytopenia: Abnormal reduction of white blood cells.
phlebitis: Inflammation of a vein.
phlebotomy: Incision made into a vein for blood sampling.

thrombocyte: A cell responsible for blood clotting.
thrombocytopenia: Abnormal reduction in blood-clotting cells.
thrombogenic: Refers to the ability to cause clot formation.
thrombophlebitis: Inflammation of a vein associated with a clot.
thrombosis: Abnormal condition where a blood clot forms inside a blood vessel.

Imaging and Treatment Terms

venogram: Radiographic image of a vein.
BP: Blood pressure, a vital sign measurement.
CABG: Coronary artery bypass graft procedure.
CAD: Coronary artery disease, a narrowing of the coronary arteries.
CBC: Complete blood count, a common blood test.
CHF: Congestive heart failure, a condition affecting heart efficiency.
CPR: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, life-saving technique to restore breathing.
IV: Intravenous, pertaining to within a vein.
MI: Myocardial infarction, commonly known as a heart attack.

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Test your knowledge of essential medical terminology with these flashcards focused on Chapter 7. Each card highlights key terms related to the human body's systems, including the cardiovascular and lymphatic systems. Perfect for students in medical courses or anyone preparing for healthcare certifications.