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GHC Med Term Test 3
Spring Test 3 Med Term Vocab
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02/03/2011

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angiocardiogram
Definition
X-ray record of the heart and great vessels made visible through the use of a radiopaque contrast medium
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angiogram
Definition
X-ray record of the blood vessels made visible through the use of an injected radiopaque contrast medium
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angiography
Definition
Process of making an X-ray record of blood vessels
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arteriography
Definition
Process of making an X-ray record of the arteries
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arthrography
Definition
Process of making an X-ray record of a joint
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bronchogram
Definition
X-ray record of the bronchial tree made visible through the use of a radiopaque contrast medium
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cholangiogram
Definition
X-ray record of the bile ducts made visible through the use of a radiopaque contrast medium
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cholecystogram
Definition
-ray record of the gallbladder made visible through the use of a radiopaque contrast medium
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cinematoradiography
Definition
Process of making an X-ray record of an organ in motion
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cineradiography
Definition
Process of making a motion picture record of successive x-ray images appearing on a fluoroscopic screen
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echoencephalography
Definition
Process of using ultrasound to study intracranial structures of the brain to diagnose conditions that cause a shift in the midline structures of the brain
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echography
Definition
Process of using ultrasound as a diagnostic tool by making a record of the echo produced when sound waves are reflected back through tissues of different density
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fluoroscopy
Definition
Process of examining internal structures by viewing the shadows cast on a fluorescent screen after the x-ray has passed through the body
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hysterosalpingogram
Definition
X-ray record of the uterus and fallopian tubes made visible through the use of a radiopaque contrast medium
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intravenous pyelogram
Definition
X-ray record of the kidney and renal pelvis made visible through the use of an injected radiopaque contrast medium
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ionometer
Definition
Instrument used to measure the amount of radiation used by x-rays or radioactive substances
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ionotherapy
Definition
Treatment by introducing ions into the body
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iontoradiometer
Definition
Instrument used to measure the amount and intensity of x-rays
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lymphangiogram
Definition
X-ray record of the lymph vessels made visible with radiopaque contrast medium
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lymphangiography
Definition
Process of making an X-ray record of the lymph vessels
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mammography
Definition
Process of obtaining pictures of the breast with x-rays
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myelogram
Definition
X-ray record of the spinal cord made visible with a radiopaque contrast medium
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oscilloscope
Definition
Instrument used to record an electrical wave visually on a fluorescent screen of a cathode-ray tube
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photofluorogram
Definition
X-ray record of images seen during fluoroscopic examination
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physicist
Definition
Person who specializes in the science of physics
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radiation
Definition
Process by which radiant energy is propagated through space or matter
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radioactive
Definition
Characterized by emitting radiant energy
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radiodermatitis
Definition
Inflammation of the skin caused by exposure to x-rays or radioactive substances
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radiograph
Definition
Picture produced on a sensitized film or plate by rays; also called X-ray record
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radiographer
Definition
Person skilled in making x-ray records
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radiography
Definition
Process of making an X-ray record
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radiologist
Definition
Physician who specializes in radiology
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radiology
Definition
Study of x-rays, radioactive substances, radioactive isotopes, and ionizing radiation
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radiolucent
Definition
Property of permitting the passage of radiant energy
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radiopaque
Definition
Property of obstructing the passage of radiant energy
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radioscopy
Definition
Process of viewing and examining the inner structures of the body through the process of x-rays
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radiotherapy
Definition
Treatment of disease by the use of x-rays, radium, and other radioactive substances
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roentgenology
Definition
Study of roentgen rays for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes
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sialography
Definition
Process of making an X-ray record of the salivary ducts and glands
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sonogram
Definition
Record produced by ultrasonography
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thermography
Definition
Process of recording heat patterns of the body's surface; useful in the detection of breast cancer
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tomography
Definition
Process of cutting across and producing images of single tissue planes
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ultrasonic
Definition
Pertaining to sounds beyond 20,000 cycles/sec
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ultrasonography
Definition
Process of using ultrasound to produce a record of ultrasonic echoes as they strike tissues of different densities
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venography
Definition
Process of making X-ray record of veins
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amblyopia
Definition
Dullness of vision; reduced or dimness of vision; also called lazy eye
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anisocoria
Definition
Condition in which the pupils are unequal
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aphakia
Definition
Condition in which the crystalline lens is absent
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astigmatism
Definition
Defect in the refractive powers of the eye, due to a misshapen curvature of the cornea and lens, in which a ray of light is not focused on the retina but is spread over an area
Term
bifocal
Definition
Pertaining to having two foci, as in bifocal glasses
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blepharitis
Definition
Inflammation of the hair follicles and glands along the edges of the eyelids
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blepharoptosis
Definition
Drooping of the upper eyelid(s)
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choroiditis
Definition
Inflammation of the vascular coat of the eye
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corneal
Definition
Pertaining to the cornea
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cycloplegia
Definition
Paralysis of the ciliary muscle
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dacryoma
Definition
Tumorlike swelling caused by obstruction of the tear duct(s)
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diplopia
Definition
Double vision
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electroretinogram
Definition
Record of the electrical response of the retina to light stimulation
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emmetropia
Definition
Normal or perfect vision
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esotropia
Definition
Condition in which the eye or eyes turn inward; also called crossed eyes
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gonioscope
Definition
Instrument used to examine the angle of the anterior chamber of the eye
Term
hyperopia
Definition
Vision defect in which parallel rays come to a focus beyond the retina; also called farsightedness
Term
intraocular
Definition
Pertaining to within the eye
Term
iridectomy
Definition
Surgical excision of a portion of the iris
Term
iridocyclitis
Definition
Inflammation of the iris and ciliary body
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keratitis
Definition
Inflammation of the cornea
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keratoplasty
Definition
Surgical repair of the cornea
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lacrimal
Definition
Pertaining to the tears
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nyctalopia
Definition
Condition in which the individual has difficulty seeing at night; also known as night blindness
Term
ocular
Definition
Pertaining to the eye
Term
ophthalmologist
Definition
   Physician who specializes in the study of the eye
Term
ophthalmology
Definition
Study of the eye
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ophthalmoscope
Definition
Instrument used to examine the interior of the eye
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optic
Definition
Pertaining to the eye
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optomyometer
Definition
Instrument used to measure the strength of the muscles of the eye
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phacolysis
Definition
Surgical destruction and removal of the crystalline lens in the treatment of cataract
Term
phacosclerosis
Definition
Condition of hardening of the crystalline lens
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photophobia
Definition
Unusual intolerance of light
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presbyopia
Definition
Vision defect in which parallel rays come to a focus beyond the retina; occurs normally with aging; also known as farsightedness
Term
pupillary
Definition
Pertaining to the pupil
Term
retinal detachment
Definition
Separation of the retina from the choroid layer of the eye that can be caused by trauma or can occur spontaneously
Term
retinitis
Definition
Inflammation of the retina
Term
retinoblastoma
Definition
Malignant tumor arising from the germ cell of the retina
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retinopathy
Definition
Any disease of the retina
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scleritis
Definition
Inflammation of the sclera
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tonography
Definition
Recording of intraocular pressure used in detecting glaucoma
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tonometer
Definition
Instrument used to measure intraocular pressure
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trifocal
Definition
Pertaining to having three foci
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uveal
Definition
Pertaining to the second or vascular coat of the eye
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uveitis
Definition
Inflammation of the uvea (consists of the, iris, ciliary body, and choroid, and forms the pigmented layer)
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xerophthalmia
Definition
Eye condition in which the conjunctiva is dry
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agglutination
Definition
Process of clumping together, as of blood cells that are incompatible
Term
allergy
Definition
Individual hypersensitivity to a substance that is usually harmless
Term
anemia
Definition
Literally means a lack of red blood cells; reduction in the number of circulating red blood cells, the amount of the hemoglobin, or the volume of packed red cells (hematocrit)
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anisocytosis
Definition
Condition in which the erythrocytes are unequal in size and shape
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antibody
Definition
Protein substance produced in the body in response to an invading foreign substance (antigen)
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anticoagulant
Definition
Agent that works against the formation of blood clots
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antigen
Definition
Invading foreign substance that induces the formation of antibodies
Term
basophil
Definition
Cell that has an attraction for a base dye; circulating granulocyte (white blood cell) that is essential to the nonspecific immune response to inflammation because of its role in releasing histamine and other chemicals that act on blood vessels
Term
coagulable
Definition
Capable of forming a clot
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creatinemia
Definition
Condition of excess creatine (nitrogenous compound produced by metabolic processes) in the blood
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eosinophil
Definition
Cell that stains readily with an acid stain; attraction for the rose-colored stain; type of granulocytic white blood cell that destroys parasitic organisms and plays a major role in allergic reactions
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erythroblast
Definition
Immature red blood cell
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erythrocyte
Definition
Red blood cell
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erythrocytosis
Definition
Abnormal condition in which there is an increase in red blood cells
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erythropoiesis
Definition
Formation of red blood cells
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granulocyte
Definition
Granular leukocyte (white blood cell containing granules); a poly morphonuclear white blood cell (includes neutrophils, eosinophils, or basophils)
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hematocrit
Definition
Blood test that separates solids from plasma in the blood by centrifuging the blood sample
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hematologist
Definition
Physician who specializes in the study of the blood
Term
hematology
Definition
Study of the blood
Term
hematoma
Definition
Collection of blood that has escaped from a vessel into the surrounding tissues resulting from trauma or incomplete hemostasis after surgery
Term
hemoglobin
Definition
Blood protein; the iron-containing pigment of red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to the tissues
Term
hemolysis
Definition
Destruction of red blood cells
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hemophilia
Definition
Hereditary blood disease characterized by prolonged coagulation and tendency to bleed
Term
hemorrhage
Definition
Excessive bleeding; bursting forth of blood
Term
hemostasis
Definition
Control or stopping of bleeding
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hypercalcemia
Definition
Condition of excessive amounts of calcium in the blood
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hyperglycemia
Definition
Condition of excessive amounts of sugar in the blood
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hyperlipemia
Definition
Condition of excessive amounts of fat in the blood
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hypoglycemia
Definition
Condition of deficient amounts of sugar in the blood
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hypoxia
Definition
Deficient amount of oxygen in the blood, cells, and tissues; also known as anoxia and hypoxemia
Term
leukapheresis
Definition
Separation of white blood cells from the blood, which are then transfused back into the patient
Term
leukemia
Definition
Disease of the blood characterized by overproduction of leukocytes, can be malignant, acute, or chronic
Term
leukocyte
Definition
White blood cell
Term
leukocytopenia
Definition
Lack of white blood cells
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lymphadenitis
Definition
Inflammation of the lymph glands
Term
lymphadenotomy
Definition
Incision into a lymph gland
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lymphangiology
Definition
Study of the lymphatic vessels
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lymphostasis
Definition
Control or stopping of the flow of lymph
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macrocyte
Definition
Abnormally large erythrocyte
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monocyte
Definition
Largest leukocyte, which has one nucleus
Term
mononucleosis
Definition
Condition of excessive amounts of mononuclear leukocytes in the blood
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neutrophil
Definition
Leukocyte that stains with neutral dyes
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pancytopenia
Definition
Lack of the cellular elements of the blood
Term
phagocytosis
Definition
Engulfing and eating of particulate substances such as bacteria, protozoa, cells and cell debris, dust particles, and colloids by phagocytes (leukocytes or macrophages)
Term
plasmapheresis
Definition
Removal of blood from the body and centrifuging it to separate the plasma from the blood and reinfusing the cellular elements back into the patient
Term
polycythemia
Definition
Condition of too many red blood cells
Term
prothrombin
Definition
Chemical substance that interacts with calcium salts to produce thrombin
Term
reticulocyte
Definition
Red blood cell containing a network of granules; last immature stage of a red blood cell
Term
retrovirus
Definition
Virus, such as HIV, that contains a unique enzyme called reverse transcriptase that allows it to replicate within new host cells
Term
septicemia
Definition
Condition in which pathogenic bacteria are present in the blood
Term
seroculture
Definition
Bacterial culture of blood serum
Term
sideropenia
Definition
Lack of iron in the blood
Term
splenomegaly
Definition
Enlargement of the spleen
Term
thalassemia
Definition
Hereditary anemia occurring in populations in areas bordering the Mediterranian Sea and in Southeast Asia
Term
thrombectomy
Definition
Surgical excision of a blood clot
Term
thrombocyte
Definition
Clotting cell; a blood platelet
Term
thrombosis
Definition
Formation, development, or existence of a blood clot (thrombus) within the vascular system, such as venous thrombosis (thrombophlebitis), on the wall of a vein, accompanied by inflammation and obstructed blood flow
Term
thymoma
Definition
Tumor of the thymus
Term
tonsillectomy
Definition
Surgical excision of the tonsil
Term
angina pectoris
Definition
Chest pain that occurs when diseased blood vessels restrict blood flow to the heart; often referred to as angina
Term
angiocardiography
Definition
Process of recording the heart and vessels after an intravenous injection of a radiopaque contrast medium
Term
angiogram
Definition
X-ray record of the size, shape, and location of the heart and its blood vessels after the introduction of a radiopaque contrast medium
Term
angioma
Definition
Tumor of a blood vessel
Term
angioplasty
Definition
Surgical repair of a blood vessel(s) or a nonsurgical technique for treating diseased arteries by temporarily inflating a tiny balloon inside an artery
Term
angiostenosis
Definition
Condition of the narrowing of a blood vessel
Term
arrhythmia
Definition
Condition in which there is a lack of rhythm of the heartbeat; also called dysrhythmia
Term
arterial
Definition
Pertaining to an artery
Term
arteriosclerosis
Definition
Condition of hardening of arteries
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arteritis
Definition
Inflammation of an artery
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atheroma
Definition
Tumor of an artery containing a fatty substance
Term
atherosclerosis
Definition
Condition of the arteries characterized by the buildup of fatty substances (cholesterol deposits and triglycerides) and hardening of the walls
Term
atrioventricular
Definition
Pertaining to the atrium and the ventricle
Term
automated external defibrillator
Definition
Portable automatic device used applied outside the body to restore normal heart rhythm to patients in cardiac arrest
Term
bicuspid
Definition
Having two points or cusps; pertaining to the mitral valve
Term
bradycardia
Definition
Condition of abnormally slow heartbeat that is less than 60 beats per minute
Term
cardiac
Definition
Pertaining to the heart
Term
cardiac arrest
Definition
Loss of effective heart function, which results in cessation of functional circulation
Term
cardiologist
Definition
Physician who specializes in the study of the heart
Term
cardiology
Definition
Study of the heart
Term
cardiomegaly
Definition
Enlargement of the heart
Term
cardiometer
Definition
Instrument used to measure the action of the heart
Term
cardiopathy
Definition
Heart disease
Term
cardiopulmonary
Definition
Pertaining to the heart and lungs
Term
cardiotonic
Definition
Pertaining to increasing the tone of the heart; type of medication
Term
cardiovascular
Definition
Pertaining to the heart and small blood vessels
Term
cardioversion
Definition
Procedure used to treat different types of disruptions in the normal heart rhythm (cardiac arrhythmias); an electrical shock is delivered to the heart to restore its rhythm to a normal pattern
Term
constriction
Definition
Process of drawing together as in the narrowing of a vessel
Term
cyanosis
Definition
Abnormal condition of the skin and mucous membranes caused by oxygen deficiency in the blood; skin, fingernails, and mucous membranes can appear slightly bluish or grayish
Term
defibrillator
Definition
Machine that helps restore a normal heart rhythm by delivering an electric shock; also called a cardioverter
Term
electrocardiograph
Definition
Device used for recording the electrical impulses of the heart muscle
Term
electrocardiophonograh
Definition
Device used to record heart sounds
Term
embolism
Definition
Condition in which there is an obstruction of a blood vessel by foreign substances or a blood clot; a moving blood clot
Term
endarterectomy
Definition
Surgical excision of the inner portion of an artery
Term
endocarditis
Definition
Inflammation of the endocardium
Term
endocardium
Definition
Inner lining of the heart
Term
hemangioma
Definition
Benign tumor of a blood vessel
Term
hyperlipidemia
Definition
Excessive amount of fatty substances (lipids) in the blood
Term
hypertension
Definition
High blood pressure; a disease of the arteries caused by such pressure
Term
hypotension
Definition
Low blood pressure
Term
ischemia
Definition
Condition in which there is a lack of blood supply to a part caused by constriction or obstruction of a blood vessel
Term
mitral stenosis
Definition
Condition of narrowing of the mitral valve (bicuspid valve)
Term
mitral valve prolapse
Definition
Condition that occurs when the leaflets of the mitral valve (bicuspid valve) between the left atrium and left ventricle bulge into the atrium and permit backflow of blood into the atrium
Term
myocardial
Definition
Pertaining to the heart muscle
Term
myocarditis
Definition
Inflammation of the heart muscle
Term
oxygen
Definition
Colorless, odorless, tasteless gas essential in the respiration of animals
Term
pericardial
Definition
Pertaining to the pericardium, the sac surrounding the heart
Term
pericarditis
Definition
Inflammation of the pericardium
Term
phlebitis
Definition
Inflammation of a vein
Term
phlebotomy
Definition
Incision of a vein with a needle to withdraw blood for analysis
Term
semilunar
Definition
Valves of the aorta and pulmonary artery
Term
sinoatrial
Definition
Pertaining to the sinus venosus and the atrium
Term
sphygmomanometer
Definition
Instrument used to measure the arterial blood pressure
Term
stent
Definition
Device made of expandable, metal mesh placed (by using a balloon catheter) at the site of a narrowing artery, then expanded and left in place to keep the artery open
Term
stethoscope
Definition
Instrument used to listen to the sounds of the heart, lungs, and other internal
Term
tachycardia
Definition
Abnormally fast heartbeat that is over 100 beats per minute
Term
thrombosis
Definition
Condition in which a blood clot is within the vascular system; a stationary blood clot
Term
tricuspid
Definition
Having three points; pertaining to the tricuspid valve
Term
triglyceride
Definition
Pertaining to a compound consisting of three molecules of fatty acids
Term
valve replacement surgery
Definition
Surgical replacement of a diseased heart valve with an artificial one
Term
valvuloplasty
Definition
Surgical repair of a valve, especially of a cardiac valve
Term
vasoconstrictive
Definition
Drawing together, as in the narrowing of a blood vessel
Term
vasodilator
Definition
Nerve or agent that causes dilation of blood vessels
Term
vasospasm
Definition
Contraction of a blood vessel
Term
venipuncture
Definition
To pierce a vein with a needle for the removal of blood for analysis
Term
ventricular
Definition
Pertaining to a ventricle
Term
ocular fundus
Definition
Posterior inner part of the eye as seen with an opthalmoscope
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