Med Term Ch 6 Steiner

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What does the term 'angi/o' mean?

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Vessel

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What does the term 'phleb/o' mean?

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Vein

Front

Which term refers to the formation of something?

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Plas/o

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What is the meaning of the term 'cardiac arrest'?

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Stopped heart

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What is the meaning of the term 'embolism'?

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Obstruction of a blood vessel

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What does the term 'arteri/o' refer to?

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Artery

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What does the term 'thromb/o' mean?

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Blood clot

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What is the meaning of 'defibrillation'?

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Heart shocked to a regular heartbeat

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What does 'hem/o' signify?

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Blood

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What is the meaning of 'ischemia'?

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Insufficient blood supply to an organ or tissue