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What is the term for the process in which B cells transform into plasma cells and secrete antibodies?
What is the term for the process in which B cells transform into plasma cells and secrete antibodies?
Which part of the heart is referred to as the pacemaker?
Which part of the heart is referred to as the pacemaker?
What is the condition characterized by an abnormal rapid heart rhythm?
What is the condition characterized by an abnormal rapid heart rhythm?
Which term describes the fluid found in the spaces between cells that becomes lymph when it enters lymph capillaries?
Which term describes the fluid found in the spaces between cells that becomes lymph when it enters lymph capillaries?
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What does the term 'cyanosis' refer to?
What does the term 'cyanosis' refer to?
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What is the correct term for the contraction phase of the heartbeat?
What is the correct term for the contraction phase of the heartbeat?
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Which term refers to the swelling of blood vessels in the rectal region?
Which term refers to the swelling of blood vessels in the rectal region?
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Which organ is responsible for filtering erythrocytes and activating lymphocytes?
Which organ is responsible for filtering erythrocytes and activating lymphocytes?
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What is the term for the local widening of an artery?
What is the term for the local widening of an artery?
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Which condition describes the inability of the heart to pump its required amount of blood?
Which condition describes the inability of the heart to pump its required amount of blood?
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What is the combining form for sodium?
What is the combining form for sodium?
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Which condition involves defective curvature of the cornea or lens?
Which condition involves defective curvature of the cornea or lens?
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Which term describes the replication of cells?
Which term describes the replication of cells?
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Study Notes
Medical Terminology
- Coronary: Pertaining to the heart
- Embolus: Traveling clot that blocks a blood vessel
- Diastole: Relaxation phase of the heartbeat
- Hemorrhoids: Swollen blood vessels in the rectum
- Cyanosis: Bluish coloration of the skin
- Fibrillation: Abnormal rapid heart rhythm
- Systole: Contraction phase of the heartbeat
- Angina: Pain
- Phlebotomy: Incision of a vein
- Vasodilation: Widening of a vessel
- Antiviral produced by T cells: Interferons and interleukins
- Humoral immunity: Immune response where B cells transform into plasma cells and secrete antibodies, which are found in the spaces between cells and become lymph when entering lymph capillaries.
- Cell-mediated immunity: Immune response where T cells destroy antigens
- Toxic: Pertaining to poison
- Lymphocytosis: Slight increase in the number of lymphocytes
- CT scans: Computerized x-ray imaging in the transverse plane
- Bone marrow: Produces lymphocytes, monocytes, and other blood cells
- Lymphopoiesis: Formation of lymph
- Spleen: Abdominal organ that filters erythrocytes and activates lymphocytes
- Interstitial fluid: Fluid in the spaces between cells
- Capillary: Smallest blood vessel
- Aorta: Largest artery in the body
Heart Anatomy and Physiology
- Ventricle: Lower chamber of the heart
- Tricuspid valve: Valve between the right atrium and ventricle
- Pulmonary veins: Carry blood from the lungs to the heart
- Superior vena cava: Brings blood to the heart from upper body parts
- Atrium: Upper chamber of the heart
- Mitral valve: Valve between the left atrium and ventricle
- Pulmonary artery: Carries blood to the lungs from the heart
- Arteriole: Small artery
- Sinoatrial (SA) node: Pacemaker of the heart
- Pericardium: Sac-like membrane surrounding the heart
- Systole: Contractive phase of the heartbeat
- Diastole: Relaxation phase of the heartbeat
- Murmur: Abnormal heart sound due to improper closure of heart valves
- Arteriosclerosis: Hardening of arteries
- Cardiomegaly: Enlargement of the heart
- Thrombophlebitis: Inflammation of a vein with a clot
- Cardiomyopathy: Disease condition of the heart muscle
- Tachycardia: Condition of rapid heartbeat
- Flutter: Rapid but regular atrial or ventricular contractions
- Mitral valve prolapse: Improper closure of the valve between the left atrium and ventricle during systole
- Coronary artery disease: Blockage of arteries around the heart leading to ischemia
- Hypertensive heart disease: High blood pressure affecting the heart
- Tetralogy of Fallot: Congenital narrowing of the large artery leading from the heart
- Fibrillation: Rapid, random, ineffective, and irregular contractions of the heart
Other Medical Conditions and Procedures
- Congestive heart failure: Inability of the heart to pump the required amount of blood
- Coarctation of the heart: Congenital malformation involving four separate heart defects
- Auscultation: Listening with a stethoscope
- Vegetations: Lesions that form on heart valves after damage by infection
- Petechiae: Small pinpoint hemorrhages
- Secondary hypertension: High blood pressure due to kidney disease
- Essential hypertension: High blood pressure with unexplained cause
- Aneurysm: Local widening of an artery
- Claudication: Pain, tension, and weakness in a limb after walking
- Emboli: Clots that travel to and suddenly block a blood vessel
- Goiter: Enlargement of the thyroid gland
- Sodium: Natr/o is the combining form for
- Potassium: Kal/i is the combining form for
- Presbyopia: Impaired vision due to old age
- Palpebr/o: Means eyelid
- Tonometry: Method to diagnose glaucoma
- Myopia: Nearsightedness
- Kerat/o: Combining form for cornea
- Tinnitus: Sensations of noises in the ears without an external source
- Vertigo: Dizziness
- Stapedectomy: Removal of a middle ear bone
- Myelosuppression: Hypoplasia of bone marrow
- Osteogenic sarcoma: A cancerous tumor derived from bone
Miscellaneous
- Relapse: Return of symptoms of disease
- Erythema: Redness of skin, often a side effect of radiation therapy
- Fibrosarcoma: Malignant tumor of fibrous tissue
- Mushrooming pattern of growth: Description of a fungating tumor as tumor cells pile on top of each other
- Mitosis: Cell replication
- Pharmacokinetics: Study of the distribution and removal of drugs in the body
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Test your knowledge of essential medical terminology with this quiz. Covering terms related to the heart, immune response, and medical imaging, you will enhance your understanding of the language used in healthcare. Ideal for students and professionals in the medical field.
