Prefix/Suffix/Combining Forms - Cardiovascular System

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What does 'pericardium' mean?

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The membrane surrounding the layer of the heart.

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What does 'phagocyte' mean?

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Cell eating.

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What does the combining form 'arteri/o' mean?

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Artery.

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What does 'arrhythmia' mean?

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Condition of abnormal heart rhythm.

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What does 'colostomy' mean?

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Formation of an opening in the colon.

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What does 'cardi/o' refer to?

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Heart.

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What does 'vascul/o' mean?

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Vessel.

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What does 'tachy-' prefix indicate?

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Fast.

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What does 'brady-' prefix indicate?

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Slow.

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What does 'hemo-' prefix refer to?

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Blood.