Medical Terminology - Cardiovascular System

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Hematopoiesis

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Production of blood.

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Blood (root words)

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Hem/o, Hemat/o.

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Structure around the heart

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Pericardium.

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Abnormal condition involving hardening around the heart ventricles

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Circumventriculosclerosis.

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Pulse (root word)

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Sphygm/o.

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Definition of Hematopoiesis

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The process of forming new blood cells in the body.

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What does the term 'Pericardium' refer to?

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The fibrous sac surrounding the heart.

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What is the significance of 'Sphygm/o' in medical terminology?

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It relates to pulse or heartbeat.

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Define 'Circumventriculosclerosis'.

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A condition characterized by the hardening of the tissues surrounding the heart ventricles.

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What does 'Hem/o' signify in medical terms?

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It refers to blood.