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Meaning: Slow
Example: Bradycardia – a slow heart rate (below 60 beats per minute). |
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Meaning: Inside, within
Example: Endocarditis – inflammation of the inner lining of the heart. |
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Meaning: Upon, over, on top
Example: Epicardium – the outer layer of the heart. |
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Meaning: Excessive, above normal
Example: Hyperlipidemia – elevated levels of lipids in the blood. |
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Meaning: under or below
Example: orthostatic hypotension – low blood pressure that occurs upon standing up. |
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Meaning: Around
Example: Pericardium – the membranous sac that contains the heart |
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Meaning: Fast
Example: Tachycardia – a fast heart rate (over 100 beats per minute). |
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Meaning: A mixture or blending (often used in relation to blood)
Example: Dyscrasia – an abnormal condition of the blood. |
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Meaning: Blood condition
Example: Ischemia – a condition where the blood supply to a part of the body, often the heart, is restricted or reduced. |
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Meaning: Surgical removal
Example: Atherectomy – removal of plaque from an artery. |
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Meaning: Process of recording
Example: Electrocardiography – recording the electrical activity of the heart. |
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Meaning: Inflammation
Example: Myocarditis – inflammation of the heart muscle. |
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Meaning: Destruction, breakdown
Example: Thrombolysis – the breakdown of a blood clot. |
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Meaning: Enlargement
Example: Cardiomegaly – enlargement of the heart. |
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Meaning: Abnormal condition
Example: Arteriosclerosis – hardening of the arteries. |
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Meaning: Deficiency
Example: Leukopenia – a deficiency of white blood cells. |
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Meaning: Surgical repair
Example: Valvuloplasty – surgical repair of a heart valve. |
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