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LOM Ch 11 - Cardiovascular system

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angiogram   record (x-ray) of a blood vessel  
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angioplasty   surgical repair of a blood vessel  
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aortic stenosis   narrowing of the aorta  
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arteriosclerosis   hardening of the arteries  
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arterial anastomosis   surgical connection between arteries  
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arteriography   process of recording (x-ray) arteries after injecting contrast material  
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endarterectomy   removal of the inner lining of the artery (when it is filled with plaque)  
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atheroma   collection of fatty material in an artery  
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atrial   pertaining to an upper chamber of the heart  
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atrioventricular   pertaining to an atrium and ventricle (upper and lower chambers of the heart)  
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brachial artery   artery that branches from the aorta to bring blood to the arm  
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cardiomegaly   enlargement of the heart  
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cardiomyopathy   disease of heart muscle  
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bradycardia   condition of slow heartbeat  
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tachycardia   condition of fast heartbeat  
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hypercholesterolemia   condition of excessive cholesterol in the blood  
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coronary arteries   arteries branch from the aorta to bring oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle  
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cyanosis   abnormal condition of bluish discoloration due to poor oxygenation of blood  
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myxoma   benign tumor of the heart. The tumor is embedded in soft mucoid stromal tissue  
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hypoxia   condition of decreased oxygen in inspired air; as occurs in high altitudes  
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pericardiocentesis   surgical puncture of the membrane surrounding the heart (to remove fluid)  
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phlebotomy   incision of vein  
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thrombophlebitis   inflammation of a vein with clots  
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arrythmia   arrhythmia and dysrhythmia are used to describe abnormal heart rhythm  
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sphygmomanometer   instrument used to measure blood pressure  
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stethoscope   instrument to examine the chest  
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thrombolysis   destruction of clots  
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valvuloplasty   surgical repair of a valve  
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mitral valvulitis   inflammation of the mitral valve  
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valvotomy   incision of a valve  
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vasoconstriction   narrowing of vessels  
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vasodilation   widening of vessels  
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vascular   pertaining to blood vessels  
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venous   pertaining to veins  
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venipuncture   incision of a vein for phlebotomy or to start an intravenous infusion  
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interventricular septum   the wall separating the ventricles of the heart (lower chambers)  
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anoxia   without oxygen  
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aorta   largest artery in the body  
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arteriole   Small artery  
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artery   Largest type of blood vessel; carries blood away from the heart to all parts of the body  
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atherectomy   Removal of a fatty mass in a vessel  
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atherosclerosis   Hardening of arteries with deposit of fatty substance  
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atrioventricular bundle (bundle of His)   Specialized muscle fibers connecting the atria with the ventricles and transmitting electrical impulses between them  
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atrioventricular node (AV node)   Specialized tissue in the wall between the atria. Electrical impulses bass through  
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atrium (plural atria)   One of two upper chambers of the heart  
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capillary   Smallest blood vessel, Materials pass to and from the bloodstream through the thin capillary walls  
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carbon dioxide   Gas (waste released by body cells, transported via veins to the heart, and then to the lungs for exhalation  
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cardiogenic shock   Results from failure of the heart in its pumping action. Shock is circulatory failure associated with inadequate delivery of oxygen and nutrients to body tissues  
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deoxygenated blood   Blood that is oxygen poor  
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diastole   Relaxation (resting) phase of the heartbeat  
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electrocardiogram   Record of the electricity flowing through the heart. It is represented by waves or deflections called P, QRS, and T wave  
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endocardium   Inner lining of the heart  
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endothelium   Innermost lining of blood vessels  
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mitral valve   Valve between the left atrium and the left ventricle; bicuspid valve  
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myocardium   Muscular, middle layer of the heart  
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normal sinus rhythm   heart rhythm originating in the sinoatrial node with a resting rate of 60 to 100 beats per minute  
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oxygen   GAs that enters the blood through the lungs and travels to the heart to be pumped via arteries to all body cells  
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pacemaker (sinoarterial node)   Specialized nervous tissue in the right atrium that begins the heartbeat  
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pericardium   Double-layered membrane surrounding the heart  
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pulmonary artery   Artery carrying oxygen-poor blood from the heart to the lungs.  
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pulmonary circulation   Flow of blood from the heart to the lungs and back to the heart  
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pulmonary valve   Valve positioned between the right ventricle and the pulmonary artery  
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pulmonary vein   One of two pairs of vessels carrying oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium of the heart  
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pulse   Beat of the heart as felt through the walls of the arteries  
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septum (plural: septa)   Partition or wall dividing a cavity; such as between the right and left atria and right and left ventricles  
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systemic circulation   Flow of blood from body tissue to the heart and then from the heart to the body tissues  
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systole   Contraction (working) phase of the heartbeat  
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tricuspid valve   Located between the right atrium and the right ventricle; it has three leaflets, or cusps  
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valve   Structure in veins or in the heart that temporarily closes an opening so that blood flows in only one direction  
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vein   Thin-walled vessel that carries blood from the body tissues and lungs back to the heart  
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vena cava (plural: venae cavae)   Largest vein in the body. They return blood to the right atrium of the heart  
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ventricle   One of two lower chambers of the heart  
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venule   Small vein  
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Acute Coronary syndromes   Unstable angina and myocardial infarction, which are consequences of plaque rupture in coronary arteries  
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Angina   Chest pain resulting from myocardial ischemia  
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Auscultation   Listening for sounds in blood vessels or other body structures, typically using a stethoscope  
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bruit   Abnormal blowing or swishing sound heard during auscultation of an artery or organ  
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cardiac arrest   Sudden, unexpected stoppage of heart action.  
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cardiac tamponade   Pressure on the heart caused by fluid in the pericardial space  
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claudication   Pain, tension, and weakness in a leg after walking has begun, but absence of pain at rest  
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embolus   Clot or other substance that travels to a distant location and suddenly blocks a blood vessel  
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infarction   Area of dead tissue  
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nitroglycerin   Nitrate drug used in the treatment of angina  
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occlusion   Closure of a blood vessel due to blockage  
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palpitations   Uncomfortable sensations in the chest related to cardiac arrhythmias, such as premature ventricular contractions (PVC'S)  
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patent   open  
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pericardial friction rub   Scraping or grating noise heard on auscultation of the heart  
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petechiae   Small, pinpoint hemorrhages  
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thrill   Vibration felt over an area or turmoil in blood flow  
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vegetations   Clumping of platelets, clotting proteins, microorganisms, and red blood cells on diseased heart valves  
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dysrhythmia   Used to describe an abnormal heart rhythm  
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pallor   paleness  
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ischemia   blood flow is decreased or stopped (held back)  
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statins   drugs used to lower cholesterol levels  
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beta-blockers   drugs used to reduce the force and speed of heartbeat and to lower blood pressure  
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nitroglycerin   a nitrate drug used to treat acute attacks of angina – given sublingually – a vasodilator that increases coronary blood flow and lowers blood pressure  
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ACE inhibitors   drugs used to reduce high blood pressure and risk of future heart attack – angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor  
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calcium channel blockers   drugs given to relax muscle in blood vessels  
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stent   An expandable tubular device (surgically placed) within a narrowed artery to improve blood flow and maintain opening  
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-centesis   surgical puncture to remove fluid  
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-constriction   narrow (to tighten)  
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-dilation   widening; stretching; expanding  
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-ectomy   removal; excision; resection  
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-emia   blood condition  
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-eurysm   widening  
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-genic   produced by or in  
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-globin   protein  
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-graphy   process of recording  
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-itis   inflammation  
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-ium   structure; tissue  
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-lysis   separation; breakdown; destruction; loosening  
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-megaly   enlargement  
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-oxia   oxygen  
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-phoresis   carrying; transmission  
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-plasty   surgical repair  
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-rrhage -rrhagia   bursting forth (of blood)  
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-sclerosis   hardening  
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-stenosis   tightening; stricture  
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-stenosis   tightening; stricture (narrowing)  
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-tomy   incision  
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-tropic   pertaining to stimulating  
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-tropin   stimulate; act on  
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-ule   little; small  
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-um   structure; tissue; thing  
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a-, an-   no; not; without  
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brady-   slow  
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de-   lack of; down; less; removal of  
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dys-   painful; difficult; abnormal  
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end- endo-   in; within  
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hemo-   blood  
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hyper-   too much; above; excessive  
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hypo-   deficient; below; under; less than normal  
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inter-   between  
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per-   through  
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peri-   surrounding  
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tachy-   fast  
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tetra-   four  
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tri-   three  
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angi/o   vessel  
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aort/o   aorta  
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arter/o arteri/o   artery  
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arteriol/o   arteriole (small artery)  
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arti/o   atrium (upper heart chambers)  
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ather/o   yellowish plaque (fatty substance)  
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axill/o   armpit  
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brachi/o   arm  
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cardi/o   heart  
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cholesterol/o   cholesterol  
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coron/o   heart (Latin: crown)  
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corpor/o   body  
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cutane/o   skin  
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cyan/o   blue  
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electr/o   electricity  
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idi/o   unknown; individual; distinct  
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isch/o   hold back; back  
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my/o   muscle  
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myx/o   mucus  
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necr/o   death  
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ox/o   oxygen  
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phleb/o   vein  
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pulmon/o   lung  
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radi/o   x-rays; radioactivity  
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rrhythm/o   rhythm  
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son/o   sound  
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sphygm/o   pulse  
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sten/o   narrowing  
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stern/o   breastbone  
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steth/o   chest  
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thromb/o   clot  
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valv/o valvul/o   valve  
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varic/o   varicose veins  
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vas/o   vessel  
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ven/o   vein  
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ventricul/o   ventricle  
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venul/o   venule (small vein)  
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par-   abnormal  
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oxysm/o   sudden  
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paroxysmal   occurring periodically and episodically  
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tele/o   distant  
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