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What does the term angi/o refer to?
vessel
What is angiography?
process of recording a blood vessel using x-rays following injection of a contrast medium
Define angioplasty.
surgical repair of stenosed (narrowed) blood vessels
What does angiospasm mean?
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What does the term aort/o refer to?
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What is aortostenosis?
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Define aortotomy.
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What does transaortic mean?
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What does arteri/o represent?
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What is arteriography?
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What are arterioles?
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Define arteriosclerosis.
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What does arteriostenosis refer to?
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What is endarterectomy?
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What does ather/o denote?
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Define atheroma.
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What is atherosclerosis?
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What does atherectomy mean?
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What does atri/o represent?
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Define interatrial septum.
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What does cardi/o stand for?
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What is a cardiologist?
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Define cardiology.
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What does cardiomegaly mean?
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What is an electrocardiogram?
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Define myocardium.
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What is cardiomyopathy?
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What does pancarditis refer to?
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What is the pericardium?
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What does coron/o represent?
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What does ech/o refer to?
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Define achocardiogram.
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What does embol/o mean?
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What is an embolus?
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What does ischem/o denote?
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Define myocardial ischemia.
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What does phleb/o mean?
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Define phlebothrombosis.
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What is thrombophlebitis?
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What does rhythm/o refer to?
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Define arrhythmia.
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What does scler/o mean?
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What does scleropathy refer to?
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What is thromb/o?
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What does thrombus mean?
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What does valvul/o denote?
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Define valvuloplasty.
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What does veric/o represent?
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What are varicose veins?
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What does vascul/o mean?
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Define avascular.
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What is a cerebrovascular accident (CVA)?
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What does vas/o refer to?
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Study Notes
Cardiovascular System Terminology
- angi/o: Refers to a vessel; also relates to vascul/o and vas/o.
- angiography: A procedure that uses x-rays to visualize blood vessels after injecting a contrast medium.
- angioplasty: A surgical technique to repair narrowed blood vessels.
- angiospasm: An involuntary contraction of a blood vessel, also known as vasospasm.
- aort/o: Denotes the aorta, the largest artery in the body.
- aortostenosis: A condition characterized by the narrowing of the aorta.
- aortotomy: A surgical incision made into the aorta.
- transaortic: Refers to procedures or conditions pertaining to across the aorta.
- arteri/o: Associated with arteries, the blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart.
- arteriography: A radiological study of arteries following contrast injection.
- arterioles: Small branches of arteries leading to capillaries.
- arteriosclerosis: Hardening of the arteries due to loss of elasticity in their walls.
- arteriostenosis: Narrowing of any artery.
- endarterectomy: Surgical removal of the inner lining of an artery.
- ather/o: Denotes fatty debris or plaque that can cause arterial blockage.
- atheroma: A mass of fatty tissue within an artery.
- atherosclerosis: A serious condition where fat deposits accumulate in arteries, a variant of arteriosclerosis.
- atherectomy: Surgical removal of atherosclerotic plaque from an artery.
- atri/o: Pertains to the atrium, one of the two upper chambers of the heart.
- interatrial septum: The wall dividing the left and right atria of the heart.
- cardi/o: Refers to the heart.
- cardiologist: A medical specialist focused on diagnosing and treating heart diseases.
- cardiology: The medical specialty that involves the study and treatment of heart disorders.
- cardiomegaly: An enlargement of the heart, often indicating underlying health issues.
- electrocardiogram: A graphic representation of the electrical activity of the heart.
- myocardium: The muscular tissue of the heart.
- cardiomyopathy: A disease affecting the heart muscle’s function.
- pancarditis: Inflammation affecting all layers of the heart.
- pericardium: The fibrous sac enclosing the heart.
- coron/o: Pertaining to the crown; often refers to coronary arteries.
- ech/o: Relates to sound.
- echocardiogram: An ultrasound image of the heart produced by high-frequency sound waves.
- embol/o: Refers to a plug or obstruction in the bloodstream.
- embolus: A clot or particle that travels through the bloodstream and can cause blockage.
- isch/o: Means to hold back; often used in the context of blood flow.
- myocardial ischemia: Insufficient blood flow to the heart muscle, limiting oxygen supply.
- phleb/o: Refers to veins.
- phlebothrombosis: The presence of blood clots in veins without associated inflammation.
- thrombophlebitis: Inflammation of a vein associated with clot formation.
- rythm/o: Pertains to rhythm.
- arrhythmia: An abnormal heart rhythm, indicating potential heart issues.
- scler/o: Refers to hardening.
- scleropathy: A treatment technique that destroys vein inner lining by hardening its walls.
- thromb/o: Pertains to clots.
- thrombus: A blood clot that can obstruct blood flow in blood vessels.
- valvul/o: Related to valves, especially in the heart.
- valvuloplasty: Surgical repair or reconstruction of heart valves.
- veric/o: Refers to twisted or swollen veins.
- varicose veins: Enlarged superficial veins, commonly affecting the legs.
- vascul/o: Pertains to blood vessels in general.
- avascular: Indicates a lack of blood vessels.
- cerebrovascular accident (CVA): A condition due to interrupted blood flow to the brain, commonly known as a stroke.
- vas/o: Another term referring to blood vessels.
- extravasation: Leakage of blood or fluid from a vessel into surrounding tissue.
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Test your knowledge of medical terminology related to the cardiovascular system. This quiz covers important terms, definitions, and procedures that are essential for understanding the anatomy and functions of blood vessels. Perfect for students in healthcare or medical fields.