A mixture or blending (often used in relation to blood)

Example: Dyscrasia – an abnormal condition of the blood.

Blood condition

Example: Ischemia – a condition where the blood supply to a part of the body, often the heart, is restricted or reduced.

Surgical removal

Example: Atherectomy – removal of plaque from an artery.

Process of recording

Example: Electrocardiography – recording the electrical activity of the heart.

Inflammation

Example: Myocarditis – inflammation of the heart muscle.

Destruction, breakdown

Example: Thrombolysis – the breakdown of a blood clot.

Enlargement

Example: Cardiomegaly – enlargement of the heart.

Abnormal condition

Example: Arteriosclerosis – hardening of the arteries.

Deficiency

Example: Leukopenia – a deficiency of white blood cells.

Surgical repair

Example: Valvuloplasty – surgical repair of a heart valve.

Bursting forth, excessive flow

Example: Hemorrhage – excessive bleeding (in a short amount of time).

Stopping, controlling

Example: Hemostasis – stopping of blood flow.

Condition of cells

Example: Thrombocytosis – an abnormal increase in the number of platelets.