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What does the root word 'cardi/o' mean?
Heart
What is the correct spelling of the word that means 'the study of the heart'?
Cardiology
Write the word that refers to both the heart and the respiratory system.
Cardiopulmonary
What is the correct spelling of the word that means a chart that records the electrical impulses of the heart?
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What are some examples of suffixes that would pertain to cardio?
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What is the correct word that describes a doctor that studies the heart?
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What is the medical term for a heart attack?
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What is the medical term for the enlargement of the heart?
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What does the term myocarditis refer to?
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What medical procedure is used when restoring blood circulation and breathing from a person in cardiac arrest?
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What is the correct setup for a medical terminology?
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What is the term that affects the heart and lungs?
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What disease relates to the heart and blood vessels?
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What is the correct term to describe the inflammation of the heart muscles?
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What is the instrument used to look inside the heart?
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What is the term referring to a disorder in the heart?
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What structure is surrounding the heart?
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What is this disease called when the heart muscle loses its pumping strength?
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What is the difference between cardiology and cardiologist?
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What does EKG stand for?
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What is the definition of myocardium?
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Study Notes
Cardiology Basics
- "Cardi/o" is the root word that means heart.
- "Cardiology" is the study of the heart.
- A "cardiologist" is a doctor specializing in heart-related issues.
Cardiopulmonary Terms
- "Cardiopulmonary" refers to both the heart and the respiratory system.
- Conditions affecting both the heart and lungs are described as cardiopulmonary.
Diagnostic Tools
- An "Electrocardiogram" (EKG) is a chart that records the heart's electrical impulses.
- A "cardioscope" is the instrument used to visualize the interior of the heart.
Heart Conditions
- "Myocardial infarction" is the medical term for a heart attack.
- "Cardiomegaly" refers to the enlargement of the heart.
- "Myocarditis" indicates inflammation of the heart muscle.
- "Cardiomyopathy" describes disorders of the heart muscle that affect its ability to pump blood.
- "Cardiovascular disease" pertains to diseases involving the heart and blood vessels.
Procedures and Emergency Care
- "Cardiopulmonary resuscitation" (CPR) is performed to restore blood circulation and breathing during cardiac arrest.
Structure and Function
- The "pericardium" is the protective structure surrounding the heart.
- The "myocardium" is the muscle layer of the heart.
Medical Terminology Structure
- Medical terminology is structured using: Prefix - Root - Suffix.
Understanding Terminology
- "Cardiomyopathy" can cause the heart muscle to lose its pumping strength.
- Differences exist between cardiology (the field of study) and cardiologist (the specialist).
Abbreviations
- EKG stands for electrocardiography.
Suffixes
- Common suffixes related to cardiology include "ist" (specialist) and "logy" (study of).
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