Ch. 6 Cardiovascular Word Parts & Abbrev. Review

Front

vessel (blood)

Back

angi/o

Front

aorta; largest artery

Back

aort/o

Front

arteri/o

Back

artery

Front

arteriole (small artery)

Back

arteriol/o

Front

plaque; fatty buildup

Back

ather/o

Front

cast; throw

Back

bol/o

Front

heart
Options: cardi/o

Back

cardi/o

Front

coagulation; clotting

Back

coagul/o

Front

narrowing

Back

constrict/o

Front

blue

Back

cyan/o