Medical Terminology 2: Chapter 11 Quiz

Cardiovascular Terminology

• Angiogram: X-ray record of a blood vessel.
• Angioplasty: Surgical procedure to repair a blood vessel.
• Aortic Stenosis: Narrowing of the aorta, affecting blood flow.
• Arteriosclerosis: Hardening of the arteries, impacting flexibility and blood flow.
• Arterial Anastomosis: Surgical procedure creating a connection between two arteries.
• Arteriography: X-ray imaging of arteries after the injection of contrast material.
• Endarterectomy: Surgical removal of the inner lining of an artery filled with plaque.
• Atheroma: Fatty material accumulation within an artery.
• Atherosclerosis: Hardening of arteries due to fatty substance deposits.
• Atherectomy: Surgical removal of a fatty mass obstructing a vessel.
• Atrial: Refers to the upper chambers of the heart.
• Atrioventricular: Pertaining to both atrium and ventricle of the heart.
• Brachial Artery: Major artery supplying blood to the arm, branching from the aorta.
• Cardiomegaly: Enlargement of the heart, potentially indicating underlying disease.
• Cardiomyopathy: Disease affecting the heart muscle, impairing function.
• Bradycardia: Condition characterized by a slow heartbeat.
• Tachycardia: Condition characterized by a rapid heartbeat.
• Hypercholesterolemia: Excessive cholesterol level in the blood, a risk factor for heart disease.
• Coronary Arteries: Arteries supplying oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle, branching from the aorta.
• Cyanosis: Bluish discoloration of the skin due to insufficient oxygenation in the blood.
• Myxoma: Benign heart tumor with a mucous composition embedded in stromal tissue.
• Hypoxia: Decreased oxygen availability in inspired air, common at high altitudes.
• Pericardiocentesis: Surgical procedure to puncture the membrane around the heart to remove fluid.
• Phlebotomy: Incision made for drawing blood from a vein.
• Thrombophlebitis: Inflammation of a vein associated with blood clots.
• Arrhythmia/Dysrhythmia: Terms describing abnormal heart rhythms.
• Sphygmomanometer: Device used to measure blood pressure.
• Stethoscope: Tool employed to examine the chest and listen to heart sounds.
• Thrombolysis: Process of dissolving blood clots.
• Valvuloplasty: Surgical repair procedure for a heart valve.
• Mitral Valvulitis: Inflammation affecting the mitral valve in the heart.
• Valvotomy: Surgical incision made in a heart valve.
• Vasoconstriction: Narrowing of blood vessels, often leading to increased blood pressure.
• Vasodilation: Widening of blood vessels, decreasing blood pressure.
• Vascular: Relating to blood vessels in general.
• Venous: Referring specifically to veins.
• Venipuncture: Incision made into a vein for blood sampling or intravenous access.
• Interventricular Septum: Wall dividing the left and right ventricles of the heart.