Medical Terminology: A Living Language Chapter 5

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What does the term 'Arteriole' mean?

Small artery (correct)

Large artery

Condition of slow heart

Enlarged heart

What does 'Atrial' pertain to?

Atrium

What condition does 'Bradycardia' refer to?

Slow heart

What is 'Cardiomegaly'?

Enlarged heart Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Hypotension' mean?

Decrease in blood pressure Signup and view all the answers

What condition does 'Tachycardia' refer to?

Fast heart Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Phlebitis' mean?

Inflammation of a vein Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Myocardial' pertain to?

Heart muscle Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Cardiology' study?

Heart Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Cardiomyopathy' mean?

Heart muscle disease Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Endocarditis' refer to?

Inflammation of inner heart Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Arteriosclerosis' mean?

Hardening of an artery Signup and view all the answers

What does 'thomb/o' refer to?

Blood clot Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Cytosis' refer to?

More than the normal number of cells Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Penia' signify?

Abnormal decrease Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Phil' mean?

Attracted to Signup and view all the answers

What does 'hemorrhage' refer to?

Rapid flow of blood Signup and view all the answers

What does 'septic/o' refer to?

Infection Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Edema' mean?

Swelling Signup and view all the answers

What are 'Erythrocytes'?

Red blood cells Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'bronchoscope' used for?

Visual examination of the bronchi Signup and view all the answers

What is 'pleurocentesis'?

Puncture of the pleura to withdraw fluid Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Pulmonary' pertain to?

Lungs Signup and view all the answers

What does 'pansinusitis' mean?

Inflammation of all sinuses Signup and view all the answers

What does 'endotracheal' refer to?

Within the trachea Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Cardiovascular Terminology

Arteriole: Refers to a small artery that branches from an artery and leads to capillaries.
Atrial: Relates specifically to an atrium, one of the two upper chambers of the heart.
Bradycardia: Describes a medical condition characterized by a slower-than-normal heart rate.
Cardiomegaly: Indicates an enlargement of the heart, often associated with various heart conditions.
Hypotension: Refers to a lower than normal blood pressure, which can signify medical issues.
Tachycardia: Represents a condition with an increased heart rate, usually above 100 beats per minute.
Phlebitis: Denotes inflammation of a vein, which can cause pain and swelling.

Myocardial: Pertains specifically to the heart muscle, significant in discussing heart health.
Cardiology: The branch of medicine that deals with the study and treatment of heart disorders.
Cardiomyopathy: Refers to diseases that affect the heart muscle, impairing its ability to pump effectively.
Endocarditis: Involves inflammation of the inner lining of the heart chambers and valves, often due to infection.
Arteriosclerosis: Indicates hardening of the arterial walls, leading to decreased elasticity and possible cardiovascular issues.

Cellular and Blood Terminology

thomb/o: A combining form used to indicate a blood clot.
Cytosis: A suffix indicating an increase in the number of cells, suggesting hypercellularity.
Penia: A suffix denoting an abnormal decrease in a specific type of cell or substance.
Phil: A suffix meaning attracted to, often used to describe cells that react to specific substances.
Hemorrhage: Describes a rapid flow or loss of blood, which can be life-threatening.

Respiratory and Pleural Conditions

septic/o: A combining form indicating the presence of infection.
Edema: Refers to localized swelling, often due to excess fluid accumulation in tissues.
Erythrocytes: Commonly known as red blood cells, responsible for carrying oxygen in the bloodstream.
bronchoscope: An instrument utilized for visually examining the bronchi and air passages of the lungs.
pleurocentesis: A procedure involving the puncture of the pleura to withdraw fluid for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.
Pulmonary: Pertains to the lungs, often used in discussions about respiratory health.
pansinusitis: Refers to inflammation affecting all of the sinuses, which can cause respiratory complications.
endotracheal: Indicates being inside or pertaining to the trachea, often relevant in airway management.

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This quiz focuses on key terms from Chapter 5 of 'Medical Terminology: A Living Language'. You will encounter essential medical vocabulary related to cardiovascular health. Test your knowledge of words like 'arteriole', 'bradycardia', and 'hypotension'.