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9 - Cardiovascular
Winger List 9 - Cardiovascular system terms
| 9-Cardiovascular system | 9 - Cardiovascular definitions |
|---|---|
| angi | vessel |
| anti | against |
| brady | slow |
| cor | heart |
| cyan | blue |
| erythro | red |
| eur | broad, wide |
| furca | fork-shaped |
| hem | blood |
| intra | within, between layers, underneath |
| phleb | vein |
| rrhag | burst forth, break |
| strict | draw tight, narrowing |
| thromb | lump, clot |
| vas | vessel |
| ven | vein |
| AED | automated external defibrilator |
| AP | apical pulse |
| BP | blood pressure |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| CHF | congestive heart failure |
| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| DNR | do not resuscitate |
| EKG, ECG | electrocardiogram |
| ICU | intensive care unit |
| IV | intravenous |
| MI | myocardial infarction, heart attack |
| TPR | temperature, pulse, and respiration |
| VS | vital signs |