Ch. 3 - 5 Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
Apocrine | type of sweat gland that opens into hair follicles in pubic, anal and mammary areas |
Arrythmia | Irregularity in heart beat or action |
Arterioles | Small branch of arteries |
Arthroscopy | Examination of interior of joint by entering w/arthroscope |
Bicuspid valve | Valve between the left atrium and ventricle |
Bradycardia | Abnormally slow heart rate |
Cardiomegaly | Abnormally enlarged heart |
Circumduction | Movement in a circular direction from a central point |
Coccyx | Tailbone |
Cyanosis | Slight bluish color of skin due to deficiency of oxygen and excess of carbon dioxide |
Dermatome | Instrument used for cutting skin or thin transplant of skin |
Distal Epiphysis | Wide end of bone furthest from center of body |
Ecchymosis | Skin discoloration or bruise caused by blood collection under the skin |
Fibrillation | Abnormal quivering or contraction of heart fibers |
Fibromyalgia | Condition of widespread aching or pain in muscles and soft tissue |
Integumentary | System including skin, nails, hair, subaceous glands and sweat glands |
Keratin | Hard protein found in hair and nails |
Melanin | Black color pigment in skin |
Metacarpals | Pertaining to hand bones in upper extremity |
Myocardial infarction | Heart attack; MI |
Necrosis | Death in tissue |
Os Coxae | Hip bone; pelvis portion of the lower extremities |
Pericardium | Double-walled outer sac around the heart |
Periosteum | Membranes that cover most bones |
Proximal Epiphysis | Wide end of the bone closest to the center of body |
Sebaceous | Oil gland that moisturizes skin |
Sudoriferous | Sweat glands of the skin |
Tachycardia | Abnormally fast heart rate; over 100 bpm |
Tricuspid valve | Valve between right atrium and ventricle |
Venules | Smallest veins; receives de-oxygenated blood leaving capillaries |
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