Vocabulary: CARDIOVASCULAR

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Embolus

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A freely moving piece of substance that travels through the circulation until it blocks a smaller blood vessel.

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Aneurysm

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Weakening of the wall of a blood vessel causing it to thin and balloon out, possibly bursting and resulting in internal bleeding.

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Pericardial Fluid

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A serous fluid that allows the two layers of serous pericardium to slide smoothly against each other as the heart beats.

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ABO Groups

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Blood types (A, B, AB, O) that categorize human blood based on the presence or absence of antigens.

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Cirrhosis

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Chronic degenerative liver disease characterized by the replacement of healthy liver tissue with scar tissue.

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Cardiovascular System

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The system comprising the heart and blood vessels, responsible for the circulation of blood and transportation of nutrients.

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Myocardium

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The muscular tissue of the heart, responsible for contracting and pumping blood.

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Arrhythmia

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An irregular heartbeat that can lead to various health issues, including stroke or heart failure.

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Hypertension

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A condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is persistently elevated, increasing the risk of heart disease.

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Atherosclerosis

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A condition characterized by the buildup of fatty deposits (plaques) in the arterial walls, leading to reduced blood flow.