A condition in which a person has either too few red blood cells or too little hemoglobin in the blood.

A weak area in the wall of a blood vessel, usually an artery.

Inflammation of a vessel; also called vasculitis.

Chest pain, pressure, or discomfort.

An involuntary contraction of a vessel wall causing a narrowing of the vessel.

A condition in which the aortic valve is unable to open completely due to narrowing, making it difficult for blood to flow through the heart.

A condition in which the arteries become hardened and thick, and lose their elasticity.

The buildup of fluid in the abdomen.

An abnormal heart rhythm with no contractions and no electrical activity; also called flatline.

A form of arteriosclerosis in which the arteries harden due to the buildup of fatty deposits in the artery walls.

An abnormal heart rhythm in which the atria quiver and do not produce effective contractions.

A slow heartbeat (less than 60 beats per minute).

A condition in which heart activity stops suddenly.

A condition in which the heart becomes unable to pump blood due to pressure from fluid buildup within the pericardium.

A medical doctor who diagnoses and treats heart conditions.

The medical specialty related to the diagnosis and treatment of heart conditions.

A condition affecting the heart muscle and reducing its ability to pump blood.

Congenital septal defect

A defect present at birth with an opening between two parts of the heart, resulting in the mixing of oxygenated and deoxygenated blood.

Coronary artery disease

A condition where the heart muscle becomes narrowed, thickened, and hardened by fatty deposits.

A condition in which a blood clot forms inside a deep tissue vein, often in the leg.

An abnormal heart rhythm; also called arrhythmia.

Swelling in body tissues caused by excess fluid.

A blood clot or plaque that travels from its original site and can block blood flow.

Inflammation of the inner lining of the heart.

An abnormal heart rhythm where the heart muscle quivers and does not produce effective contractions.

A condition where the heart muscle is damaged and cannot pump effectively, causing blood to back up; also called congestive heart failure.

Medical Terminology Ch. 6 Flashcards

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angi/o

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vessel

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aort/o

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aorta

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arteri/o

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artery

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arteriol/o

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arteriole (very small artery)

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ather/o

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fatty substance

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cardi/o

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heart

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coron/o

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crown (relates to the arteries circling the heart)

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