Cardiovascular Term Test

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Atrioventricular

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The term refers to the junction between the atrium and ventricle of the heart, where the second root 'ventricle' means 'ventricle'.

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Phlebotomy

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The term refers to the process of making an incision in a vein with the purpose of drawing blood, where the root 'phleb' means 'vein'.

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Angioma

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The term refers to a tumor formed from blood vessels, where the suffix 'oma' means 'tumor'.

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Pericardium

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The term refers to the fibrous sac surrounding the heart, where the prefix 'peri-' means 'surrounding'.

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Hypertension

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The term refers to abnormally high blood pressure, where the suffix 'tension' means 'pressure'.

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Cardiovascular

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The term refers to the system comprising the heart and blood vessels, where 'cardio-' means 'heart' and 'vascular' means 'vessels'.

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Arteries

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Blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart, typically oxygenated blood.

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Veins

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Blood vessels that carry blood towards the heart, typically deoxygenated blood.

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Capillaries

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Small blood vessels where the exchange of oxygen, carbon dioxide, nutrients, and waste occurs.

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Myocardium

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