Cardiovascular Terms - BioMed

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What does the suffix '-megaly' mean in medical terminology?

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Enlargement.

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What does the root 'cardi/o' refer to in medical terms?

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Heart.

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What does the prefix 'brady-' indicate in medical terminology?

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Slow.

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What does the root 'vas/o' refer to in the context of the cardiovascular system?

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Vessel.

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What does the suffix '-osis' signify in medical terminology?

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Abnormal condition.

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What is the medical term for an enlarged heart?

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Cardiomegaly.

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What is the term for a condition characterized by a slow heart rate?

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Bradycardia.

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What is the term for blood vessels that are abnormally dilated?

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Vasodilation.

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What does the term 'ischemia' refer to in cardiovascular health?

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Insufficient blood supply to an organ or tissue.

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What is the meaning of 'hypertension' in relation to blood pressure?

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High blood pressure.