End of Year Morphology Flashcard

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What does "Cardiology" mean?

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The study of the heart and its action and diseases

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What is a "Cardiologist"?

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A doctor who specializes in the heart.

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What does "Cardiac" refer to?

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Related to the heart

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What is a "Cardiogram"?

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A test that creates pictures of the heart

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What is the "Pericardium"?

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A fluid-filled sac that surrounds the heart.

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What type of exercise is "Cardio"?

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Exercise for the heart and blood vessels

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What is an "Antivenom"?

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A medicine used to protect against a specific venom

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What does "Antibiotic" do?

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It limits or stops the growth of microorganisms.

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What does "Antifreeze" do?

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Lowers the freezing point of water

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What does it mean to be "Antisocial"?

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Unwilling to meet and be friendly with other people