Chapter 10 Med TermC – Flashcards
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Combining form angi/o
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vessel
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combining form meaning vein
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phelb/o
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combining form thromb/o
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clot
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suffix -poiesis is
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formation
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suffix meaning abnormal reduction in number
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-penia
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suffix means hardening is
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-sclerosis
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term that means enlargement of the heart
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cardiomegaly
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term that means inflammation of the sac surrounding the heart
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pericarditis
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hardening of the arteries is called
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arteriosclerosis
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abnormal reduction of all blood cells
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pancytopenia
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the term ischemia is defined as
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deficiency in blood flow
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chest pain that occurs when there is an insufficient supply of blood to the heart muscle is
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angina pectoris
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arrhythmia means
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abnormal variation in the heart rhythm
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a sudden cessation of cardiac output and effective circulation is called
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cardiac arrest
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The inability of the heart to pump enough blood through the body to supply the tissues and organs is called
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heart failure
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A disease of the arteries in the arms and legs resulting in narrowing or complete obstruction of the artery is called
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peripheral arterial disease
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which of the following is also called a heart attach
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myocardial infarction
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term that means incision into a vein is
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phlebotomy
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term angioplasty is defined as the surgical
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repair of a blood vessel
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A surgical technique to bring a new blood supply to heart muscles by detouring around blocked arteries is
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coronary artery bypass graft
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An injection of a medication either intravenously or intraarterially to dissolve blood clots is called
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thrombolytic therapy
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The procedure to aspirate a sample of the liquid portion of the bone marrow, usually from the ilium (upper hip bone), is called
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bone marrow aspiration
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A record of the electrical activity of the heart is called a(n)
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electrocardiogram
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The radiographic image of a vein is called a(n)
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venogram
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A study that uses high-frequency sound waves for detection of blood flow within the vessels is called
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doppler ultrasound
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A blood test to monitor anticoagulation therapy for patients taking heparin is
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activated partial thromboplastin time
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The device used for measuring blood pressure is a
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sphygmomanometer
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A test that evaluates cardiac function during physical stress is a(n)
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exercise stress test
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A test done to determine the time it takes for a blood clot to form is called
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coagulation time
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A blood test used to determine the amount of protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen is
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hemoglobin
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The term hemostasis is defined as the
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stoppage of bleeding
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The term that means a condition of (body) temperature that is below (normal) is
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hypothermia
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A physician who studies and treats diseases of the blood is called a
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hematologist
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An anticoagulant agent is one that
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slows the blood clotting process
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The procedure used to puncture a vein with a needle to remove blood, instill a medication, or start an intravenous infusion is
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venipuncture
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An excessive amount of any type of fat in the blood is called
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hyperlipidemia
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A lumen is a(n)
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cavity or channel within a tube or tubular organ
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Which of the following is the correct spelling of the term which means rapid loss of blood?
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hemorrhage
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The abbreviation for disorder of the heart brought about by persistent high blood pressure is
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HHD
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A test to monitor anticoagulation therapy is
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PT
