Chapters 7& 8 Word Scramble
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Question | Answer |
Aplastic | Having no tendency to repair itself or develop into new tissue |
Dyscrasia | Abnormal condition of the blood |
Fibrinogen | Substance from which fibrin originates |
Intercellular | Between cells |
Edema | Swelling caused by excessive accumulation of fluid in the body tissues |
Anemia | decreased red blood cell count |
Erythropoiesis | Production of erythrocytes |
Erythrocytes | Red blood cells |
Coagulate | Clot |
Thrombolysis | Capable of dissolving a thrombus |
Thrombus | Formation of a clot inside a blood vessel |
Thrombectomy | Surgical removal of a blood clot |
Hemophilia | Bleeding disorder |
Hemolytic | Substance that causes hemolysis |
Hypersensitivity | Heightened reaction to an antigen |
Mucous | The presence of an excessive amount of mucus |
Mucoid | Resembling the slimy material of mucous membranes |
Cytotoxicity | Having toxic effects on cells |
Antigen | Any substance that is capable of inducing a specific immune response |
Atriomegaly | Abnormal enlargement of the atrium |
Pericarditis | Inflammation of the sac that encloses the heart |
Endocardium | Name for the membrane that forms the lining inside of the heart |
Coronary thrombosis | Formation of a blood clot in a coronary artery |
Tachycardia | Increased pulse rate |
Angioplasty | Surgical repair of a blood vessel |
Cardiovascular | Pertaining to the heart and blood vessels |
Lymphangioma | Tumor composed of lymph vessels |
Arteriopathy | Any disease in the arteries |
Splenorrhapy | Suture of the spleen |
Thrombophlebitis | Inflammation of a vein associated with a blood clot |
Pericardium | Membrane that surrounds the heart |
Endocarditis | Inflammation of the lining inside the heart |
Myocardium | Middle and thickest tissue of the heart. Composed of cardiac muscle |
Occlusion | Obstruction |
Microcardia | Abnormal smallness of the heart |
Sclerotic | Hardened tissue |
Tonsilloadenoidectomy | Excision of the tonsils and adenoids |
Capillary | Smallest blood vessel |
Ischemia | Decreased supply of oxygenated blood to a body part |
Cardiovalvulitis | Inflammation of the valves of the heart |
Bradycardia | One whose pulse rate at rest measures 40 beats per minute |
Pericardial | Pertaining to the membrane that surrounds the heart |
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