Chapter 5 Part 3 Vocab -Ada Stokes

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1. 1. aplastic anemia

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a rare but serious blood condition that occurs when your bone marrow cannot make enough new blood cells for your body to work normally.

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2. 2. Atherectomy

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Atherectomy is a minimally invasive procedure healthcare providers use to remove plaque buildup and open narrow or blocked arteries. The procedure helps restore healthy blood flow and relieves symptoms of peripheral artery disease (PAD).

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3. 3. atherosclerosis

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the buildup of fats, cholesterol and other substances in and on the artery walls.

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4. 4. cardiomyopathy

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Cardiomyopathy causes the heart to lose its ability to pump blood well. In some cases, the heart rhythm also becomes disturbed. This leads to arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats).

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5. 5. carotid endarterectomy

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a surgical procedure to remove a build-up of fatty deposits (plaque), which cause narrowing of a carotid artery.

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6. 6. embolus

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anything that moves through the blood vessels until it reaches a vessel that is too small to let it pass.

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7. 7. endocarditis

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inflammation of the inside lining of the heart chambers and heart valves.

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8. 8. erythrocytes

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A type of blood cell that is made in the bone marrow and found in the blood.

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9. 9. leukopenia

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an abnormal reduction of circulating white blood cells, especially the granulocytes.

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10. 10. myelodysplastic syndrome

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A type of cancer in which the bone marrow does not make enough healthy blood cells (white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets) and there are abnormal cells in the blood and/or bone marrow.