Intro to Path Disturbances in Circulation LU 4

Front

What is a blood clot attached to the interior wall of a blood vessel?

Back

Thrombus

Front

What is a decrease in the arterial blood flow or supply to a given part of the body?

Back

Ischemia

Front

What is an excessive loss of blood due to internal or external hemorrhage, where life may no longer be sustained?

Back

Exsanguination

Front

What is the term for fluid accumulation in the tissues, often due to increased permeability of capillary walls?

Back

Edema

Front

What is the term for the condition where blood flow is increased to a particular area, often causing redness and warmth?

Back

Hyperemia

Front

What is the term for the condition characterized by the rupture of blood vessels leading to bleeding?

Back

Hemorrhage

Front

What is the term for the presence of blood in the vomit?

Back

Hematemesis

Front

What is the term for coughing up blood?

Back

Hemoptysis

Front

What is the term for tissue death due to lack of blood supply?

Back

Necrosis

Front

What is the term for the formation of fatty deposits in the arteries?

Back

Plaque