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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Brachycardia | Abnormally slow heart rate |
| Tachycardia | Abnormally fast heart rate |
| Myocardium | The muscular layer of the heart |
| Angioplasty | procedure to open blocked arteries |
| Ischemia | Reduced blood flow to tissues |
| Lymphedema | swelling due to lymph fluid buildup |
| Thymus | organ where t-cell mature |
| Lymphatic Vessels | tubes that carry lymph fluid |
| Pathogen | disease causing organism |
| Edema | swelling caused by excess fluid |
| Pituitary Gland | "master gland" that controls other glands |
| Adrenal Glands | glands that produce stress hormones |
| Cortisol | stress hormone |
| Melatonin | hormone that regulates sleep |
| Hyperthyroidism | overactive thyroid gland |