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What does the term 'leukocytopenia' refer to?

  • Abnormal increase of clot-forming cells
  • Increase in white blood cells
  • Condition of normal white blood cell count
  • Decrease in white blood cells (correct)

    • Which of the following accurately describes 'erythrocytosis'?

  • Increase in red blood cells (correct)
  • Condition of blood clots
  • Decrease in white blood cells
  • Decrease in red blood cells

    • What is the main focus of a hematologist?

  • Kidney diseases
  • Diseases of blood (correct)
  • Diseases of the urinary system
  • Inflammation of tissues

    • Which term describes the abnormal decrease in the number of platelets?

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

    What does 'polyuria' indicate?

    <p>Too much urination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'haematoma' refer to?

    <p>Collection of blood outside a blood vessel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes the role of lymphocytes?

    <p>A type of white blood cell produced by the lymphatic system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition does 'dysuria' refer to?

    <p>Pain during urination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term means the science of studying the kidneys?

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

    What does '-uria' signify in medical terminology?

    <p>Condition of urine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the medical term for the study of the heart?

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

    Which term refers to an enlarged heart?

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

    What is the term for inflammation of the muscle coat of the heart?

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

    Which of the following is an ultrasound that evaluates heart structure and movement?

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

    What does the medical term 'atherosclerosis' refer to?

    <p>Hardening of the arteries due to fatty deposits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following medical terms describes an accumulation of fatty material in the wall of a blood vessel?

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

    What is the term for the recording of electrical waves given off by the heart?

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

    Which condition best describes inflammation of the inner lining of the heart?

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

    What term refers to the formation of new blood vessels?

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

    What is the medical term for a specialist in the study of diseases of the heart?

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

    What is the meaning of the suffix '-penia' in medical terminology?

    <p>Decrease or not enough</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition signifies an increase in the number of platelets?

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

    What does 'nephropathy' indicate?

    <p>Disease of the kidney</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to a decrease in the number of white blood cells?

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

    What does the prefix 'lymph/o' denote?

    <p>Fluid or water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition is indicated by 'oliguria'?

    <p>Abnormally low amount of urine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the prefix 'endo-' signify?

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

    Which term is associated with the study of tissues?

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

    Which of the following indicates inflammation of the kidney?

    <p>Nephr/itis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition does 'haematuria' indicate?

    <p>Blood in the urine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'angio/graphy' specifically refer to?

    <p>A procedure to create recordings of blood vessel structures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following terms describes the process of making recordings of EKG/ECG using electricity?

    <p>Electr/o/cardi/o/graphy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Identify the correct medical term that refers to an inflammation of the heart’s muscle coat.

    <p>Myo/carditis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of a 'cardi/o/logist' within medical practice?

    <p>They specialize in diseases of the heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition does the term 'ather/o/sclerosis' represent?

    <p>Hardening of the artery walls due to plaque buildup</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term correctly describes the accumulation of fatty material in the wall of a blood vessel?

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

    What is a potential outcome of 'Endo/carditis' if left untreated?

    <p>Infection leading to heart valve damage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which process is referred to by the term 'Echo/cardiogram'?

    <p>An ultrasound evaluation of heart structure and movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Athero' signify in medical terminology?

    <p>Fatty substance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should a physician request for a radiological assessment to evaluate?

    <p>Blood vessel structures and conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term describes the hardening of an artery due to fatty substances?

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

    Which medical term refers to the inflammation of the inner lining of the heart?

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

    What is the primary investigation used to record electrical activity of the heart?

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

    Which term describes the enlargement of the heart due to disease?

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

    What incorrect assumption might one make about the term 'angiogenesis'?

    <p>It is synonymous with atherogenesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly describes the process of imaging blood vessels?

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

    What does the term 'cardiology' specifically refer to?

    <p>The study of the heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following terms is not associated with blood vessel conditions?

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

    What condition is indicated by the term 'myocarditis'?

    <p>Inflammation of the heart muscle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes the process of using an ultrasound to assess the functionality of the heart?

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

    What does the term 'thrombocytosis' indicate?

    <p>Increase in the number of platelets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is defined by the term 'nephroptosis'?

    <p>Prolapsed kidney</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'leukocytopenia' imply about white blood cell counts?

    <p>Decrease in white blood cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medical term accurately describes the study of tissues?

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

    What does 'oliguria' denote in relation to urine production?

    <p>Decreased urine output</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition does 'haematoma' refer to?

    <p>Collection of blood outside a blood vessel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes the decrease in red blood cells?

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

    What condition does 'dysuria' describe?

    <p>Painful or difficult urination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is indicated by the suffix '-osis' in medical terminology?

    <p>An abnormal condition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to an increase in white blood cells?

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

    Which medical term describes the accumulation of fatty material in a blood vessel wall?

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

    What does the term 'atherosclerosis' specifically refer to?

    <p>Hardening of arteries due to fatty substances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term is used to refer to the process of recording the electrical activity of the heart?

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

    What condition is specifically described by the term 'myocarditis'?

    <p>Inflammation of the heart muscle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medical term indicates a specialist who studies diseases of the heart?

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

    What does the suffix '-logy' signify in medical terms?

    <p>Study of</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following conditions could result from untreated endocarditis?

    <p>Heart failure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'angiogenesis' defined as?

    <p>Formation of blood vessels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to an ultrasound examination that provides information about heart structure and movements?

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

    Which medical term describes a condition characterized by the swelling due to inflammatory processes in blood vessels?

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

    What does the term 'nephropathy' specifically refer to?

    <p>Disease of the kidney</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes a collection of blood outside the blood vessel?

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

    What does 'thrombocytopenia' indicate?

    <p>Decrease in the number of platelets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition is defined by an abnormal decrease in red blood cells?

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

    Which of the following statements describes 'lymphocytes'?

    <p>They originate in the lymphatic system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is identified by the suffix '-cytosis' in medical terminology?

    <p>An increase in cell numbers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following terms refers to pain during urination?

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

    Which medical term relates to glands that secrete hormones into the bloodstream?

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

    What does 'oliguria' signify?

    <p>Abnormally low amount of urine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'haematuria' specifically refer to?

    <p>Blood present in urine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition is indicated by an increase in the number of thrombocytes?

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

    Which term defines the degeneration of kidney function commonly seen in diabetes?

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

    What does the term 'leukocytosis' refer to?

    <p>Abnormal increase in white blood cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is specifically related to an abnormally low amount of urine production?

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

    The term 'haematuria' is used to describe which condition?

    <p>Blood in the urine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the suffix '-penia' signify in medical terminology?

    <p>Condition of decrease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term specifically refers to the formation of blood cells?

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

    In medical terminology, what does 'lymphocyte' refer to?

    <p>A type of white blood cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'nephr/o/ptosis' indicate in medical terms?

    <p>Prolapsed kidney</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the prefix 'endo-' denote in relation to glands?

    <p>To secrete inside</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What process is described by the term 'angiogenesis'?

    <p>Formation of new blood vessels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes the pathological condition characterized by the hardening of blood vessel walls due to fatty deposits?

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

    What is indicated by the term 'electrocardiogram'?

    <p>Recording of electrical waves from the heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medical term refers to a specialist who studies diseases of the heart?

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

    What does 'myocarditis' refer to?

    <p>Inflammation of the heart muscle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the term 'endocarditis'?

    <p>Inflammation of the heart's inner lining</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes the use of ultrasound to assess cardiac structure?

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

    Which condition is characterized by an accumulation of fatty material in the walls of blood vessels?

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

    What term refers to the study of blood vessels?

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

    What process is used to create a recording of electrical activity using electrodes placed on the body?

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

    Study Notes

    Blood Components

    • Haemat/ology is the study of blood.
    • Haemat/ologist is a medical professional specialized in blood-related diseases.
    • Haemo/poeisis refers to the formation of blood cells.
    • Haemo/rrahge signifies blood loss.
    • Haematoma is a collection of blood outside a blood vessel.

    Blood Cell Types

    • Red Blood Cells (RBC) are also known as Erythrocytes.
    • White Blood Cells (WBC) are also known as Leukocytes.
    • Thrombocytes (Platelets) are responsible for blood clotting; Thromb/o means blood clot.

    Blood Cell Count Variations

    • penia means "not enough" and indicates a decrease in the number of cells.
    • Leuk/o/cyt/o/penia (leukopenia) signifies a decrease in white blood cells.
    • Thromb/o/cyt/o/penia indicates an abnormally low number of platelets.
    • Erythr/o/cyt/o/penia represents a decrease in red blood cells.

    Increased Blood Cell Count

    • -osis indicates an increase in the number of blood cells.
    • Leuk/o/cytosis denotes an increase in white blood cells.
    • Erythr/o/cyt/osis indicates an increase in red blood cells.
    • Thromb/o/cyt/osis signifies an increase in the number of platelets.

    Lymphatic System

    • Lymph/o relates to the lymphatic system.
    • Lympha is Latin for water or liquid.
    • Lymph/o/cyte is a type of white blood cell produced by the lymphatic system.

    Histology

    • Hist/o = Tissue
    • Hist/o/logy is the study of tissues.
    • Hist/o/logist is a specialist in the study of tissues.
    • Hist/o/cyte is a tissue cell.

    Urinary System

    • Nephr/o = Kidney
    • Nephr/ology refers to the study of the kidney.
    • Nephr/o/ptosis means a prolapsed (fallen) kidney.
    • Nephr/itis indicates inflammation of the kidney.
    • Nephro/pathy indicates a disease of the kidney.
    • -uria means a condition of urine.
    • Poly/uria signifies excessive urination.
    • Olig/uria indicates an abnormally low amount of urine.
    • Dys/uria refers to painful urination.
    • Haemat/uria indicates blood in the urine.

    Endocrinology

    • Endo- = Inside
    • Endo/crine relates to glands that secrete hormones inside the body into the bloodstream.

    Cardiovascular System

    • Cardi/o(card/o) = Heart
    • Cardi/o/logy is the study of the heart.
    • Cardi/o/megaly indicates an enlarged heart.
    • Cardi/o/logist is a specialist in heart diseases.

    Heart Layers

    • Endo/carditis signifies inflammation of the inner lining of the heart.
    • Myo/carditis refers to inflammation of the muscle coat of the heart.

    Heart Investigations

    • Electr/o/cardi/o/gram (EKG or ECG) records electrical waves produced by the heart.
    • Electr/o/cardi/o/graphy is the process of recording an EKG/ECG using electricity.
    • Echo/cardiogram is an ultrasound that provides structural and movement information of the heart.

    Blood Vessels

    • Angi/o = Vessel
    • Angio/graphy involves visualizing blood vessels.
    • Angio/gram is an image of blood vessels.
    • Angio/genesis refers to the formation of new blood vessels.

    Atherosclerosis

    • Athero means fatty substances.
    • Sclerosis indicates hardening.
    • Athero/sclerosis is a condition of hardening of arteries due to fatty deposits.

    Atheroma

    • Atheroma is the medical term for the accumulation of fatty material in the wall of a blood vessel causing swelling.

    Blood and Blood Cells

    • Hematology: Study of blood
    • Hematologist: A physician specializing in blood diseases
    • Hemopoiesis: Blood cell formation
    • Hemorrhage: Blood loss, bleeding
    • Hematoma: Collection of blood outside of a blood vessel
    • Erythrocytes: Red blood cells (RBC)
    • Leukocytes: White blood cells (WBC)
    • Thrombocytes: Platelets
    • Thromb/o: Refers to blood clots
    • -penia: Suffix meaning a decrease or deficiency
    • Leukopenia: Low white blood cell count
    • Thrombocytopenia: Low platelet count
    • Erythrocytopenia: Low red blood cell count
    • -osis: Suffix meaning condition of an increased number
    • Leukocytosis: High white blood cell count
    • Erythrocytosis: High red blood cell count
    • Thrombocytosis: High platelet count
    • Lymphocyte: A type of WBC produced by the lymphatic system
    • Lymph/o: Refers to the lymphatic system
    • Hist/o: Refers to tissue
    • Histology: Study of tissues
    • Histologist: One who studies tissues
    • Histocyte: Tissue cell

    Urinary System

    • Nephr/o: Refers to the kidney
    • Nephrology: Study of the kidney
    • Nephroptosis: Prolapsed (fallen) kidney
    • Nephritis: Inflammation of the kidney
    • Nephropathy: Disease of the kidney
    • -uria: Refers to urine
    • Polyuria: Excessive urination
    • Oliguria: Abnormally low urine output
    • Dysuria: Painful urination
    • Hematuria: Blood in the urine

    Heart & Blood Vessels

    • Cardi/o (card/o): Refers to the heart
    • Cardiology: Study of the heart
    • Cardiomegaly: Enlarged heart
    • Cardiologist: A heart disease specialist
    • Endocarditis: Inner lining of the heart inflammation
    • Myocarditis: Inflammation of the heart muscle
    • Electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG): Recording of electrical waves in the heart
    • Electrocardiography: Process of recording an EKG
    • Echocardiogram: Ultrasound that provides information about the heart's structure and function
    • Angi/o: Refers to a vessel
    • Angiography: X-ray imaging of blood vessels
    • Angiogram: Image produced by angiography
    • Angiogenesis: Formation of new blood vessels
    • Athero/sclerosis: Hardening of arteries due to fatty substance buildup
    • Atheroma: A fatty deposit within the wall of a blood vessel

    Blood and Blood Cell Terms

    • Haematology is the study of blood
    • Haematologist is a doctor specializing in blood diseases
    • Haemopoiesis refers to the formation of blood cells
    • Haemorrhage is blood loss
    • Haematoma is a collection of blood outside of a blood vessel
    • Erythrocytes are red blood cells (RBCs)
    • Leukocytes are white blood cells (WBCs)
    • Thrombocytes are platelets, which are involved in blood clotting.

    Number of Blood Cells

    • -penia indicates a deficiency or decrease
    • Leukopenia is a deficiency of WBCs
    • Thrombocytopenia is a decrease in platelet number
    • Erythrocytopenia is a decrease in RBCs
    • -osis indicates an increase or condition
    • Leukocytosis is an increase in WBCs
    • Erythrocytosis is an increase in RBCs
    • Thrombocytosis is an increase in platelet number

    Lymphatic System

    • Lymphocyte is a type of WBC produced by the lymphatic system.

    Tissue

    • Histology is the study of tissues.
    • Histologist is a specialist in the study of tissues.
    • Histocyte is a tissue cell.

    Urinary System

    • Nephro refers to the kidney.
    • Nephrology is the study of kidney function
    • Nephroptosis is a condition of the kidney falling or prolapsing
    • Nephritis is inflammation of the kidney.
    • Nephropathy is kidney disease.

    Urinary Components

    • -uria refers to urine
    • Polyuria is excessive urination.
    • Oliguria is an abnormally low amount of urine.
    • Dysuria is painful urination.
    • Haematuria is blood in the urine.

    Endocrine System

    • Endocrine refers to glands that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream.

    Heart and Blood Vessels

    • Cardiology is the study of the heart.
    • Cardiologist is a doctor specializing in heart disease.
    • Cardiomegaly is an enlarged heart.

    Layers of the Heart

    • Endocarditis is inflammation of the inner lining of the heart.
    • Myocarditis is inflammation of the muscle coat of the heart.

    Heart Investigations

    • Electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG) is a recording of electrical waves generated by the heart.
    • Electrocardiography is the process of recording an EKG.
    • Echocardiogram uses ultrasound to assess the structure and movement of the heart.

    Blood Vessel Terms

    • Angio refers to a vessel.
    • Angiography is imaging of blood vessels.
    • Angiogram is an image of blood vessels.
    • Angiogenesis is the formation of new blood vessels.

    Atherosclerosis

    • Atherosclerosis is a condition where fatty substances build up in the walls of blood vessels, causing hardening of the vessel.
    • Atheroma is a localized swelling in a blood vessel due to fatty material accumulation.

    Blood

    • Hematology is the study of blood.
    • Hematologist is a doctor who specializes in blood diseases.
    • Hematopoiesis is the formation of blood cells.
    • Hemorrhage is blood loss.
    • Hematoma is a collection of blood outside the blood vessel.

    Blood Cells

    • Red Blood Cells (RBC): Erythrocytes
    • White Blood Cells (WBC): Leukocytes
    • Thrombocytes (Platelets): Thromb/o means blood clot

    Blood Cell Conditions

    • Penia means deficiency
    • Leukopenia: Decrease in WBCs
    • Thrombocytopenia: Decrease in platelets
    • Erythrocytopenia: Decrease in RBCs
    • Osis means an increase in number
    • Leukocytosis: Increase in WBCs
    • Erythrocytosis: Increase in RBCs
    • Thrombocytosis: Increase in platelets

    Lymphatic system

    • Lympho means lymphatic system
    • Lympha means water or liquid
    • Lymphocyte: A type of WBC produced by the lymphatic system

    Tissue

    • Histo means tissue
    • Histology: The study of tissues
    • Histologist: One who studies tissues
    • Histocyte: A tissue cell

    Urinary system

    • Nephro means kidney
    • Nephrology: The study of the kidney
    • Nephroptosis: Dropped kidney
    • Nephritis: Inflammation of the kidney
    • Nephropathy: Diseases of the kidney

    Urine

    • Uria means urine
    • Polyuria: Too much urination
    • Oliguria: Low amount of urine
    • Dysuria: Pain during urination
    • Hematuria: Blood in the urine

    Endocrine

    • Endo means inside
    • Endocrine: Glands that secrete hormones into blood circulation

    Cardiology

    • Cardio (or card) means heart
    • Cardiology: Study of the heart
    • Cardiomegaly: Enlarged heart
    • Cardiologist: Doctor who specializes in heart conditions

    Heart Layers

    • Endocarditis: inflammation of the heart's inner lining
    • Myocarditis: Inflammation of the heart muscle

    Heart Investigations

    • Electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG): Provides a record of electrical waves in the heart
    • Electrocardiography: Process of making a recording of the ECG using electricity
    • Echocardiogram: Ultrasound imaging of the heart

    Blood Vessels

    • Angio means vessel
    • Angiography: Diagnostic tool that uses dye to visualize blood vessels
    • Angiogram: Image of blood vessels taken during an angiogram
    • Angiogenesis: Formation of new blood vessels

    Atherosclerosis

    • Athero means fatty substances
    • Sclerosis means hardening
    • Atherosclerosis: Hardening of arteries caused by fatty material

    Atheroma

    • Accumulation of fatty material in the wall of a blood vessel causing swelling
    • Angiogenesis: The formation of new blood vessels
    • Angiogram: A record of the blood vessels, produced by angiography

    Blood

    • Hematology: study of blood
    • Hematologist: doctor specializing in diseases of blood
    • Hematopoiesis: formation of blood cells
    • Hemorrhage: blood loss
    • Hematoma: collection of blood outside a blood vessel

    Blood Cells

    • Red Blood Cells (RBC): Erythrocytes
    • White Blood Cells (WBC): Leukocytes
    • Thrombocytes (Platelets): Thromb/o = blood clot

    Blood Cell Conditions

    • Penia = decrease, not enough
    • Leukopenia: decrease in white blood cells
    • Thrombocytopenia: decrease in platelets
    • Erythrocytopenia: decrease in red blood cells
    • Osis = condition of increased number
    • Leukocytosis: increase in white blood cells
    • Erythrocytosis: increase in red blood cells
    • Thrombocytosis: increase in platelets
    • Lymphocyte: a type of WBC produced by the lymphatic system

    Tissue

    • Histology: study of tissues
    • Histologist: one who studies tissues
    • Histocyte: a tissue cell

    Kidney

    • Nephro = Kidney
    • Nephrology: science of studying the kidney
    • Nephroptosis: prolapsed (fallen) kidney
    • Nephritis: inflammation of the kidney
    • Nephropathy: disease of the kidney

    Urine

    • Uria = (condition of) urine
    • Polyuria: excessive urination
    • Oliguria: abnormally low amount of urine
    • Dysuria: pain during urination
    • Hematuria: blood in the urine

    Heart

    • Cardio (card/o) = Heart
    • Cardiology: study of the heart
    • Cardiomegaly: enlarged heart
    • Cardiologist: specialist in heart diseases

    Heart Layers

    • Endocarditis: inflammation of the inner lining of the heart
    • Myocarditis: inflammation of the muscle coat of the heart

    Heart Investigations

    • Electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG): record of electrical waves given off by the heart
    • Electrocardiography: process of making a recording of EKG/ECG using electricity
    • Echocardiogram: ultrasound with information about the heart's structure and movements

    Blood Vessels

    • Angio = vessel
    • Angiography, angiogram: radiological assessment of blood vessels
    • Angiogenesis: formation of blood vessels

    Atherosclerosis

    • Athero: fatty substances
    • Sclerosis: hardening
    • Atheroma: accumulation of fatty material causing swelling in a blood vessel wall

    Surgical Interventions

    • Angioplasty: surgical widening of a narrowed blood vessel
    • Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG): surgical procedure to bypass blocked coronary arteries
    • Stent: tubular device used to keep a blood vessel open after angioplasty

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