Medical Terminology: Cardi/o and Pulmon/o

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What is Angitis?

Uncontrolled muscle movement of vessels

Inflammation of a vessel (correct)

Surgical repair of a vessel

Severe chest pain

What does Angina pectoris signify?

Severe chest pain due to lack of oxygen to heart tissue

What is Angioplasty?

Surgical repair of a vessel

What is angiospasm?

Uncontrolled muscle movement of vessels Signup and view all the answers

Define angiostenosis.

Abnormal narrowing of a vessel Signup and view all the answers

What does antiarrhythmic refer to?

Against normal rhythm of the heart Signup and view all the answers

What does aphasia mean?

Without speech or speaking Signup and view all the answers

What does aphonia mean?

Without voice or sound Signup and view all the answers

What is arrhythmia?

Without heart rhythm Signup and view all the answers

Define arteriosclerosis.

Hardening of an artery Signup and view all the answers

What does atel/o mean?

Incomplete, imperfect Signup and view all the answers

What is atelectasis?

The incomplete collapse of a lung Signup and view all the answers

Define atherosclerosis.

Hardening of plaque or fatty buildup in arteries Signup and view all the answers

What is atrial fibrillation?

Rapid, twitching of the muscular heart wall Signup and view all the answers

What is bacterial endocarditis?

Bacterial infection of the innermost layer of the heart Signup and view all the answers

Define bradycardia.

Slow heart rate Signup and view all the answers

What does bradypnea mean?

Slow breathing Signup and view all the answers

What is bronchitis?

Chronic inflammation of the bronchi or bronchial tubes Signup and view all the answers

What is a bronchodilator?

Dilator of bronchi or bronchial tubes Signup and view all the answers

What does bronchorrhea refer to?

Excessive discharge of mucus from the bronchi Signup and view all the answers

What is a cardiologist?

Provider who specializes in treating and diagnosing disorders of the heart Signup and view all the answers

What is cardiomyopathy?

Any disease of the heart muscle Signup and view all the answers

Define cardiomegaly.

Abnormal enlargement of the heart Signup and view all the answers

What is carditis?

Inflammation of the cardiac tissue Signup and view all the answers

What does cyan/o mean?

Blue or blueness Signup and view all the answers

What is dysphonia?

Any voice impairment Signup and view all the answers

What does dyspnea mean?

Abnormal breathing, difficult breathing Signup and view all the answers

Define embolus.

A foreign object circulating in the blood Signup and view all the answers

What is emphysema?

Progressive loss of lung function usually due to smoking Signup and view all the answers

What does empyema mean?

Collection of pus in a body cavity Signup and view all the answers

What is endocarditis?

An inflammation of the inner lining of the heart Signup and view all the answers

Define epitaxis.

Bleeding from the nose Signup and view all the answers

What is eupnea?

Good or normal breathing Signup and view all the answers

What does hematologist refer to?

Specialist of blood elements Signup and view all the answers

Define hematoma.

Localized swelling filled with blood Signup and view all the answers

What is hemoptysis?

Coughing up blood Signup and view all the answers

Define hemothorax.

Accumulation of blood in the pleural cavity Signup and view all the answers

What does hyperpnea mean?

Breathing that is deeper and more rapid than normal Signup and view all the answers

What is hypopnea?

Shallow or slow respiration Signup and view all the answers

What is ischemia?

An inadequate blood supply to an organ Signup and view all the answers

What is ischemic heart disease?

Lack of blood supply to a tissue Signup and view all the answers

Define laryngectomy.

Surgical removal of the larynx Signup and view all the answers

What is laryngitis?

An inflammation of the larynx Signup and view all the answers

What does -megaly mean?

Enlargement Signup and view all the answers

What is myocardial infarction?

Heart attack Signup and view all the answers

What does myocardial refer to?

Inflammation of the heart muscle Signup and view all the answers

What is nasopharyngitis?

Inflammation of the nose and pharynx Signup and view all the answers

What does palpitation indicate?

Awareness of one's own heart contraction Signup and view all the answers

What does -pathy signify?

Disease, suffering, feeling Signup and view all the answers

What is pericarditis?

Inflammation of the pericardium Signup and view all the answers

What is pharyngitis?

Inflammation of the throat Signup and view all the answers

What is pharyngoplasty?

Surgical repair of the pharynx Signup and view all the answers

What is pharyngotomy?

Surgical incision of the pharynx Signup and view all the answers

What is phlebitis?

Inflammation of a vein Signup and view all the answers

What does phon/o mean?

Sound, voice Signup and view all the answers

What does -plasty mean?

Surgical repair Signup and view all the answers

What is pleurisy?

Inflammation of the pleura Signup and view all the answers

What does -pnea refer to?

Breath, respiration Signup and view all the answers

What is pneumonia?

Serious infection or inflammation of the lungs Signup and view all the answers

What is pneumonitis?

Inflammation of the lung Signup and view all the answers

What does pneumothorax mean?

Accumulation of air in the pleural space Signup and view all the answers

Define pulmonitis.

Inflammation of the lung Signup and view all the answers

What is a pulmonologist?

A physician specialized in lung diseases Signup and view all the answers

Define tachycardia.

Abnormally rapid heartbeat Signup and view all the answers

What does tachypnea mean?

Abnormally rapid rate of respiration Signup and view all the answers

What is thoracostomy?

Surgical creation of an opening into the chest cavity Signup and view all the answers

What is thoracotomy?

Opening into the thoracic cavity Signup and view all the answers

What does thrombolytic refer to?

A drug that breaks up a thrombus or clot Signup and view all the answers

What is thrombosis?

Abnormal condition of having a thrombus Signup and view all the answers

Define thrombus.

A blood clot formed within a blood vessel Signup and view all the answers

What is a tracheostomy?

Surgical incision into neck assessing trachea Signup and view all the answers

What is tracheotomy?

Incision into the trachea Signup and view all the answers

Define varicose.

Abnormally swollen veins Signup and view all the answers

What is a vascular surgeon?

Specializes in blood vessel disorders Signup and view all the answers

What does vasoconstrictor mean?

A drug that causes narrowing of the blood vessels Signup and view all the answers

What is a vasodilator?

A drug that causes dilation of the blood vessels Signup and view all the answers

Define aneurysm.

A swelling or enlargement of a part of an artery Signup and view all the answers

What does anticoagulant refer to?

A drug used to prevent blood from clotting Signup and view all the answers

What does apnea mean?

Absence of breathing Signup and view all the answers

What does COPD stand for?

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Signup and view all the answers

What is the epiglottis?

A flap of tissue that seals off the windpipe Signup and view all the answers

What does cyanosis indicate?

A bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes Signup and view all the answers

What is influenza?

Abrupt onset of fever, chills, cough Signup and view all the answers

What does pyothorax mean?

Collection of pus in the pleural cavity Signup and view all the answers

What is rhinitis?

An inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the nose Signup and view all the answers

What does -algia mean?

Pain, painful condition Signup and view all the answers

What does -ectomy mean?

Excision or removal Signup and view all the answers

What does -osis indicate?

Abnormal condition, disease Signup and view all the answers

Define -rrhage.

Bursting forth of blood Signup and view all the answers

What does -rrhaphy mean?

Surgical suturing Signup and view all the answers

What does rrhexis refer to?

Break, burst Signup and view all the answers

What does rrhea mean?

Flow, discharge Signup and view all the answers

What does aort/o represent?

Aorta Signup and view all the answers

What does arteri/o signify?

Artery Signup and view all the answers

What does -crasia mean?

Mixture or blending Signup and view all the answers

What does phleb/o mean?

Vein Signup and view all the answers

What does angi/o indicate?

Vessel: lymph, blood Signup and view all the answers

What does ather/o denote?

Plaque or fatty substance Signup and view all the answers

What is erythro/o?

Red blood Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Cardiovascular Terminology

Angitis: Inflammation of a vessel.
Angina pectoris: Severe chest pain caused by lack of oxygen to heart tissue.
Angioplasty: Surgical repair of a vessel.
Angiospasm: Uncontrolled muscle movement of vessels.
Angiostenosis: Abnormal narrowing of a vessel.
Antiarrhythmic: A medication countering irregular heart rhythms.
Arrhythmia: Absence of normal heart rhythm.
Arteriosclerosis: Hardening of an artery.
Atherosclerosis: Hardening due to plaque and fatty buildup in arteries.
Atrial fibrillation: Rapid, twitching contractions of the heart's atria.

Heart Conditions

Bacterial endocarditis: Infection of the heart's inner lining leading to inflammation.
Bradycardia: Slower than normal heart rate.
Cardiomyopathy: Disease of the heart muscle.
Cardiomegaly: Abnormal enlargement of the heart.
Carditis: Inflammation of the heart tissues, including pericardium, myocardium, or endocardium.

Respiratory Terminology

Bronchitis: Chronic inflammation of bronchi.
Bronchodilator: Medication widening bronchial tubes.
Emphysema: Progressive lung function loss often related to smoking.
Pneumonia: Infection or inflammation of small bronchioles and alveoli filled with fluids.
Apnea: Absence of breathing.

Measurements and Procedures

Echocardiogram: Ultrasound imaging of the heart.
Laryngectomy: Surgical removal of the larynx.
Thoracostomy: Surgical opening into the chest cavity for drainage.
Tracheostomy: Incision creating an opening in the trachea for airway access.

Conditions and Signs

Cyanosis: Bluish discoloration of skin indicating low oxygen levels.
Dyspnea: Difficult or abnormal breathing.
Hemoptysis: Coughing up blood from the lungs.
Ischemia: Inadequate blood supply to body organs or tissues.

Drug Classifications

Vasoconstrictor: Drug that narrows blood vessels.
Vasodilator: Drug that dilates blood vessels.
Anticoagulant: Medication preventing blood clotting.
Thrombolytic: Medication that dissolves blood clots.

Other Relevant Terms

Embolus: A foreign object (like a blood clot) circulating in the blood.
Pleural effusion: Accumulation of fluid in the pleural space.
Pyothorax: Collection of pus in the pleural cavity.
Pericarditis: Inflammation of the pericardium surrounding the heart.

Respiratory System Specialists

Pulmonologist: A doctor specializing in lung diseases and disorders.
Cardiologist: A doctor specializing in heart disorders.

Common Symptoms

Palpitation: Sensation of the heart beating rapidly or forcefully.
Epistaxis: Nosebleed.
Rhinorrhea: Excessive nasal discharge.

Suffixes Indicating Medical Procedures or States

-ectomy: Surgical removal.
-itis: Inflammation.
-megaly: Enlargement.
-pathy: Disease or disorder.

Utilizing these terms and definitions provides a foundational understanding of cardiovascular and respiratory medical terminology, essential for navigating healthcare discussions and documents.

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This quiz focuses on medical terminology related to the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems. It includes definitions of terms like angitis, angina pectoris, and angioplasty. Perfect for those studying or brushing up on medical language in these areas.