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cardiovascular, immune, and lymphatic systems and blood

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angioma   tumor composed of blood vessels  
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angiostenosis   narrowing of a blood vessel  
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aortic stenosis   narrowing pertaining to aorta (narrowing of the aortic valve)  
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arteriosclerosis   hardening of the arteries  
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atherosclerosis   hardening of the fatty plaque (deposited on the arterial wall  
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bradycardia   condition of a slow heart (rate less than 60 beats per minute)  
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cardiodynia   pain in the heart  
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cardiomegaly   enlargement of the heart  
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cardiomyopathy   disease of the heart muscle  
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cardiovalvulitis   inflammation of the valves of the heart (also known as valvulitis)  
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endocarditis   inflammation of the inner (lining) of the heart (particularly heart valves)  
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ischemia   deficiency of blood (flow)  
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myocarditis   inflammation of the muscle of the heart  
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pericarditis   inflammation of the sac surrounding the heart  
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phlebitis   inflammation of the vein  
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polyarteritis   inflammation of many (sites in the) arteries  
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tachycardia   abnormal state of rapid heart (rate of more than 100 beats per min)  
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thrombophlebitis   inflammation of a vein associated with a clot  
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hematoma   tumor of blood (collection of blood resulting from a broken blood vessels)  
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multiple myeloma   tumors of the bone marrow  
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pancytopenia   abnormal reduction of all (blood) cells  
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thrombosis   abnormal condition of a (blood) clot  
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thrombus   (blod) clot (attached to the interior wall of an artery or vein)  
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lymphadenitis   inflammation of the lymph nodes  
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lymphadenopathy   disease of the lymph nodes (characterized by abnormal enlargement of the lymph nodes associated with an infection or malignancy)  
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lymphoma   tumor of lymphatic tissue  
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splenomegaly   enlargement of the spleen  
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thymoma   tumor of the thymus gland  
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arrhythmia   any disturbance or abnormality in the heart's normal rhythmic pattern  
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arterial fibrillation (AFib)   cardiac arrhythmia characterized by chaotic, rapid, electrical impulses in the atria. It quivers instead of contracting leading to the ejection of reduced blood. Increased risk of clot. Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation and chronic atrial fibrillation  
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cardiac arrest   sudden cessation of cardiac output and effective circulation, which requires cardiopulmonary resuscitation  
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cardiac tamponade   acute compression of the heart caused by fluid accumulation in the pericardial cavity  
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coarctation of the aorta   congenital cardiac condition characterized by a narrowing of the aorta  
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congenital heart disease   heart abnormality present at birth  
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congestive heart failure (CHF)   inability of the heart to pump enough blood through the body to supply the tissues and organs with nutrients and oxygen  
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coronary artery disease (CAD)   also called heart failure. condition that reduces flow of blood through coronary arteries to the myocardium. most often caused by atherosclerosis  
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coronary occlusion   obstruction of an artery of the heart, usually from atheroscleorsis. Coronary occlusion can lead to acute myocardial infarction.  
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deep vein thrombosis (DVT)   thrombus in a deep vein of the body. Mostly in lower extremeties. clot can break off and travel to the lungs, causing a pulmonary embolism.  
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hypertensive heart disease (HHD)   disorder of the heart brought about by persistent high blood pressure  
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intermittent claudication   pain and discomfort in calf muscles while walking; a condition seen in occlusive artery disease  
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mitral valve stenosis   a narrowing of the mitral valve from scaring usually caused by episodes of rheumatic fever  
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myocardial infarction (MI)   death of a portion of the myocardium caused by lack of oxygen resulting from an interrupted blood supply (heart attack)  
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peripheral arterial disease (PAD)   disease of arteries other than those of the heart and the brain. Affects blood circulation (ex: raynauds). Most common symptom of peripheral atherosclerosis is intermittent claudation.  
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rheumatic heart disease   damage to the heart muscle or heart valves caused by one or more episodes of rheumatic fever.  
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varicose veins   distended or tortuous veins usually found in the lower extremities  
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anemia   reduction in the amount of hemoglobin in the red blood cells. Anemia may be caused by blood loss or decreased in the production of increase in the destruction of red blood cells.  
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embolus   blood clot or foreign material, such as air or fat, that enters the bloodstream and moves until it lodges at another point in the circulation  
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hemophilia   inherited bleeding disease most commonly caused by dificiency of the coagulation factor VIII  
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leukemia   malignant disease characterized by excessive increase in abnormal white blood cells formed in the bone marrow  
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Hodgkin Disease   Malignant disorder of the lymphatic tissue characterized by progressive enlargement of the lymph nodes, usually beginning in the cervical nodes  
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Infectious mononucleosis   an acute infection caused by the Epstein Barr virus characterized by swollen lymph nodes, sore throat, fatigue, and fever. The disease affects mostly young people and is usually transmitted by saliva  
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angioplasty   surgical repair of a blood vessel  
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atherectomy   excision of fatty plaque (from blocked artery using a specialized catheter and a rotary cutter)  
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endarterectomy   excision within the artery  
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pericardiocentesis   surgical puncture to aspirate fluid from the outer layer (pericardial sac) (used to treat cardiac tamponade)  
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phlebectomy   excision of a vein  
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phlebotomy   incision into a vein (to remove bood or to give blood or intravenous fluids)(also called venipuncture)  
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valvuloplasty   surgical repair of a valve (cardiac or venous)  
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splenectomy   excision of the spleen  
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splenopexy   surgical fixation of the spleen  
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thymectomy   excision of the thymus gland  
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aneurysmectomy   surgical excision of an aneurysm  
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atrial fibrillation ablation   a procedure in which abnormal cells that trigger atrial fibrillation are destroyed by using radiofrequency energy  
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cardiac pacemaker   batter powered apparatus implanted under the skin with leads placed on the heart, or in the chamber of the heart  
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coronary artery bypass graft (CABG)   surgical technique to bring a new blood supply to heart muscle by detouring around blocked arteries  
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coronary stent   supportive scaffold device implanted in the coronary artery, used to prevent closure of the artery after angioplasty or atherectomy  
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embolectomy   surgical removal of an embolus or clot (usually with a balloon catheter, inflating the balloon beyond the clot, then pulling the balloon back to the incision and bringing the clot with it.  
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femoropopliteal bypass   surgery to establish an alternate route from femoral artery to popliteal artery to bypass an obstruction  
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implantable cardiac defibrillator (ICD)   a device implanted in the body that continuously monitors the heart rhythm. Delivers electric shock if life threatening arrythmias occur in order to bring it back to normal  
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intracoronary thrombolytic therapy   an injection of an intravenous medication to dissolve blood clots in coronary (blood) vessels  
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percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA)   "balloon angioplasty" balloon is passed through a blood vessel into a coronary artery to the area where plaque is formed. Inflation of balloon allows blood to pass more freely  
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bone marrow aspiration   syringe is used to aspirate a sample of the liquid portion of the bone marrow, usually from the ilium, for study; used to diagnose, stage, and monitor disease and condition of the blood cells  
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bone marrow biopsy   needle puncture to obtain a sample of bone marrow, usually from the ilium, for study, used to diagnose, stage, ad monitor disease and condition of the blood cells  
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bone marrow transplant   infusion of normal bone marrow cells from a donor with matching cells and tissue to a recipient with a certain type of leukemia or anemia  
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angiography   radiographic imaging of blood vessels (procedure named for the vessel to be studied  
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angioscope   instrument used for visual examination of a blood vessel  
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angioscopy   visual examination of a blood vessel  
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aortogram   radiographic image of the aorta (after an injection of contrast medium)  
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arteriogram   radiographic image of a vein (after an injection of contrast media)  
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venogram   radiographic image of a vein (after an injection of contrast media_  
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venography   radiographic imaging of a vein (after an injection of contrast medium)  
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echocardiogram (ECHO)   record of the heart (structure and motion using sound (used to detect to detect valvular disease and elevate heart function)  
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electrocardiogram (ECG, EKG)   record of the electrical activity of the heart  
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electrocardiograph   instrument used to record the electrical activity of the heart  
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electrocardiography   process of recording the electrical activity of the heart  
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digital subtraction angiography (DSA)   a process of digital radiographic imaging of the blood vessels that "subtracts" or removes structures not being studied  
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dopple ultrasound   study that uses sound for detection of blood flow within the vessels, used to assess intermittent claudication, deep vein thrombosis, and other blood flow abnormalities  
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exercise stress test   test evaluating cardiac function during physical stress.Echocardiography is fast becoming the preferred choice of testing over electrocardiography.  
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single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT)   nuclear medicine scan that visualizes the heart from several different angles. A tracer substance is injected intravenously. It is used to assess damage to cardiac tissue.  
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thallium test   nuclear medicine test used to diagnose coronary artery disease and assess revascularization after coronary artery bypass surgery. Thallium is a radioactive isotope that is not taken up by ischemia or infarction that care considered "cold spots"  
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transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE)   an ultrasound test that examines cardiac function and structure by using an ultrasound probe placed in the esophagus, which provides views of the heart structures  
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cardiac catheterization   coronary angiography...a catheter is passed into the heart through a blood vessel and is used to record pressires and inject a contrast medium, enabling vizualization of the coronary arteries, great vessels, and the heart chambers. Evaluates chest pain  
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impedence plethysmography (IPG)   measures venous flow of the extremeties with a plethysmograph to detect clots by measuring changes in blood volume and resistance (impedence) in the vein; used to detect deep vein thrombosis  
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auscultation   hearing sounds within the body through a stethescope  
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blood pressure (BP)   pressure exerted by the blood against the blood vessel walls  
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percussion   tapping of a body surface with the fingers to determine the density of the part beneath  
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pulse   the number of times per minute the heartbeat is felt on the arterial wall. The pulse rate is most commonly felt over the redial artery however the puslation can be felt over a number od sidts  
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sphygmomanometer   device used for measuring blood pressure  
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stethoscope   an instrument used to hear internal body sounds, used for performing auscultation and blood pressure measurement.  
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C-Reactive protein (CRP)   blood test to measure the mount of C-reactive protein in the blood - when elevated it indicates inflammation in the body - sometimes used for cardiovascular disease  
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creatine phosphokinase (CPK)   blood test used to measure the level of CPK usually released into blood after muscle injury or necrosis. Useful when evaluating for myocardial infarction  
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homocysteine   blood test used to measure the amount of Homocysteine. This is an amino acid that when elevated indicates increased risk of cardiovascular disease.  
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lipid profile   blood test used to measure the amount of lipids in a sample of blood. This test is used to evaluate the risk of developing cardiovascular disease and to monitor therapy of existing disease. Results give cholesterol, HDL, LDL, VLDL, and triglycerides  
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troponin   Blood test to measure levels. Its a heart muscle enzyme released into the blood 3 hours after necrosis of heart muscle and may remain elevated up to 7-10 days. Test useful for myocardial infarction  
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coagulation time   blood test to determine the time it takes for blood to form a clot  
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complete blood count (CBC) and differential count (Diff)   blood screening measuring hemoglobin, hematocrit, RBC #, and morphology, leukocyte count, WBC, and platelet count.  
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hematocrit (HCT)   measures the volume and number of RBC's. Used in the diagnosis and evaluation of anemic patients  
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hemoglobin (Hgb)   determines the concentration of hemoglobin in RBCs  
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prothrombin time (PT)   determines coagulation activity defects and monitors anticoagulation therapy for patients taking Coumadin and heparin.  
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antrioventricular (AV)   pertaining to the atrium and ventricle  
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cardiac   pertaining to the heart  
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cardiogenic   originating in the heart  
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cardiologist   physician who studies and treats conditions of the heart  
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cardiology   study of teh heart dealing with diseases and blood vessels  
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hypothermia   condition of the body when it is below normal, sometimes used for procedures like bypass surgery  
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intravenous (IV)   pertaining to within the vein  
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phlebologist   physician who studies and treats diseases of the veins  
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phlebology   study of the veins  
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hematologist   physician who studies the blood  
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hematology   study of the blood  
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hematopoiesis   formation of the blood  
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hemolysis   dissolution of red blood cells  
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hemostasis   stoppage of bleeding  
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myelopoiesis   formation of bone marrow  
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plasmapheresis   removal of plasma (from withdrawn blood)  
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thrombolysis   dissolution of a clot  
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cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)   emergency procedure consisting of artificial ventilation and external cardiac massage  
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defibrillation   application of an electric shock to the myocardium through teh chest wall to restore normal cardiac rhythm  
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diastole   phase in the cardiac cycle in which the ventircles relax between contractions  
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extracorporeal   occuring outside the body. During open heart surgery extracorporeal circulation occurs when blood is diverted outside the body to a heart-lung machine  
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extravasation   escape of blood from the blood vessel into the tissue  
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fibrillation   rapid, quivering, non coordinated contractions of the atria and ventricles  
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heart murmur   short duration humming sound of cardiac or vascular origin  
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hypercholesterolemia   excessive amount of cholesterol in the blood, associated with heightened risk of cardiovascular disease  
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hyperlipidemia   exessive amount of fats in the blood  
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hypertension   blood pressure that is above normal (140/90)  
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hypertriglyceridemia   excessive amount of triglycerides in the blood - increase in cardiovascular disease  
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hypotension   blood pressure that is below normal (less then 90/60)  
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lipids   fats  
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lumen   space within a tubular part or organ such as the space within a blood vessel  
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occlude   to close tightly, to block  
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systole   phase in the cardiac cycle in which the ventricles contract  
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vasoconstrictor   agent or nerve that narrows the blood vessels  
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vasodilators   agent or nerve that enlarges the blood vessels  
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venipuncture   puncture of a vein to remove blood, instill a medication or start an intravenous infusion  
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anticoagulant   agent that slows the clotting process  
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dyscrasia   abnormal or pathologic condition of the blood  
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hemorrhage   rapid loss of blood as in bleeding  
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allergen   environmental substance capable of producing immediate hypersensitivity in the body  
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allergist   physician who studies and treats allergic conditions  
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anaphylaxis (anaphylactic shock)   an exaggerated, life-threatening reaction to a previously encountered antigen (bees, peanuts, latex) can lead to death within minutes...hives, drop in BP, airway blockage  
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antibiotic   drug that targets microorganisms to kill or halt growth or replication  
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antibodies   substance produced by lymphcytes that inactivates or destroys antigens (immunoglobulins)  
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antigen   substance that triggers an immune response when introduced into the body. (toxins, infectious organisms)  
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autoimmune disease   disease caused by the body's inability to distinguish its own cells from foreign bodies, producing antibodies that attack its own tissue. Rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus  
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immune   eing resistant to specific invading pathogens  
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immunodeficiency   deficient immune response caused by the immune system dysfunction brought on by disease (HIV) or immunosuppressive drugs (prednisone)  
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immunologist   physician who studies and treats immune system disorders  
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immunology   branch of medicine dealing with immune system disorders  
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infection   invasion of pathogens in body tissue. May remain localized but may become systemic.  
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phagocytosis   process in which some of teh white blood cells destroy the invading microorganisms and old cells  
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vaccine   suspension of inactivated microorganisms administered by injection, mouth, or nasal spray to prevent infectious diseases by inducing immunity  
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