CVS- Pathology Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
embolism | undissolved matter floating in the blood or lymph fluid |
pericarditis | inflammation of covering of the heart |
leukemia | cancer of blood-forming tissues, bone marrow and WBC |
cyanosis | bluish discoloration of the skin, due to lack of oxygen |
cardiology | the study of the heart |
endocarditis | infection of the inner lining of the heart |
arteriosclerosis | hardening of the arteries- thick, loss of elasticity |
phlebitis | inflammation of the veins |
anemia | loss of RBC, low iron |
varicose veins | bulging veins due to valves that don't work |
hematoma | collection of blood in an organ or tissue |
bradycardia | slow heart rate |
tachycardia | rapid heart rate |
thrombophlebitis | inflammation of a vein with a clot |
myocarditis | inflammation of middle layer of heart |
cardiac arrest | sudden, unexpected stoppage of the heart |
aortic | pertaining to the aorta |
coronary | pertaining to the heart |
thrombosis | abnormal condition with a clot |
edema | swelling, large fluid volume in circulatory system |
hypertension | high blood pressure |
hypotension | low blood pressure |
hemorrhage | bleeding from a ruptured vesssel |
hemorrhoidectomy | surgical removal of a hemorrhoid |
splenectomy | surgical removal of the spleen |
aneurism | weakening and bulging of a blood vessel |
congestive heart failure (CHF) | heart can't pump enough blood for body |
coronary occlusion | closing off of a coronary artery |
hemophilia | genetic disorder- blood doesn't clot |
hemorrhoid | an enlarged vein- in rectal area |
myocardial infarction (MI) | heart attack- death of heart muscle cells |
angina | heart pain- insufficient blood and oxygen |
coronary artery disease (CAD) | narrowing of blood vessels of the heart |
arrhythmia | irregular heart rhythm |
cardiomegaly | enlargement of heart |
angioplasty | a procedure to widen blood vessels |
epistaxis | nose bleed |
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