Medical Terminology Chapter 12

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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?

sudden, involuntary contraction of a blood vessel; vasospasm Signup and view all the answers

What does the term aort/o refer to?

aorta Signup and view all the answers

What is aortostenosis?

narrowing of the aorta Signup and view all the answers

Define aortotomy.

incision into the aorta Signup and view all the answers

What does transaortic mean?

pertaining to across the aorta Signup and view all the answers

What does arteri/o represent?

artery Signup and view all the answers

What is arteriography?

process of recording the arteries using x-rays and following injection of a contrast medium Signup and view all the answers

What are arterioles?

small arteries Signup and view all the answers

Define arteriosclerosis.

hardening of the arteries (due to the loss of elasticity in the arterial walls) Signup and view all the answers

What does arteriostenosis refer to?

narrowing of an artery Signup and view all the answers

What is endarterectomy?

surgical removal of the inner lining of an arterial wall Signup and view all the answers

What does ather/o denote?

fatty debris; fatty plaque Signup and view all the answers

Define atheroma.

fatty mass or debris Signup and view all the answers

What is atherosclerosis?

accumulation of fat deposits inside of arteries, a type of arteriosclerosis Signup and view all the answers

What does atherectomy mean?

excision or removal of fatty debris (from an arterial wall) Signup and view all the answers

What does atri/o represent?

atrium Signup and view all the answers

Define interatrial septum.

wall between the atria Signup and view all the answers

What does cardi/o stand for?

heart Signup and view all the answers

What is a cardiologist?

specialist in the study of the diagnosis and treatment of heart disease and disorders Signup and view all the answers

Define cardiology.

the study of the heart, including the diagnosis and treatment of heart disorders Signup and view all the answers

What does cardiomegaly mean?

enlarged heart Signup and view all the answers

What is an electrocardiogram?

record of the electrical activity of the heart Signup and view all the answers

Define myocardium.

pertaining to the heart muscle Signup and view all the answers

What is cardiomyopathy?

disease of the heart muscle Signup and view all the answers

What does pancarditis refer to?

inflammation of all the walls of the heart Signup and view all the answers

What is the pericardium?

structure surrounding the heart Signup and view all the answers

What does coron/o represent?

crown Signup and view all the answers

What does ech/o refer to?

sound Signup and view all the answers

Define achocardiogram.

record of the heart produced by high-frequency sound waves Signup and view all the answers

What does embol/o mean?

plug Signup and view all the answers

What is an embolus?

a plug of clotted blood that is transported through the bloodstream by the blood current Signup and view all the answers

What does ischem/o denote?

hold back Signup and view all the answers

Define myocardial ischemia.

a hold back of blood to the heart muscle Signup and view all the answers

What does phleb/o mean?

vein Signup and view all the answers

Define phlebothrombosis.

abnormal condition of clots in a vein Signup and view all the answers

What is thrombophlebitis?

inflammation of a vein with clot formation Signup and view all the answers

What does rhythm/o refer to?

rhythm Signup and view all the answers

Define arrhythmia.

deviation from the normal heart rhythm Signup and view all the answers

What does scler/o mean?

hardening Signup and view all the answers

What does scleropathy refer to?

injection of a solution into a vein for the purpose of destroying veins' inner lining by hardening Signup and view all the answers

What is thromb/o?

clot Signup and view all the answers

What does thrombus mean?

a blood clot that obstructs a blood vessel Signup and view all the answers

What does valvul/o denote?

valve Signup and view all the answers

Define valvuloplasty.

surgical repair of a valve Signup and view all the answers

What does veric/o represent?

twisted, swollen Signup and view all the answers

What are varicose veins?

twisted, swollen superficial veins, typically of the saphenous vein of the lower leg Signup and view all the answers

What does vascul/o mean?

vessel (long) Signup and view all the answers

Define avascular.

pertaining to no blood vessels Signup and view all the answers

What is a cerebrovascular accident (CVA)?

disturbance in the flow of blood to one or more parts of the brain; commonly known as a stroke Signup and view all the answers

What does vas/o refer to?

vessel (short) Signup and view all the answers

Define extravasation.

escape of fluid from a vessel into the surrounding tissue Signup and view all the answers

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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