CH. 9 Cardiovascular Flashcards by Irene Nelson

Q

left side of heart

A

-oxygen rich blood

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Q

right side of heart

A

-oxygen poor blood

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Q

atri/o

A

atrium (upper chamber)

atrium
atrial fibrillation

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Q

sept/o

A

septum

atrial septal defect
septoplasty

Latin: partition, dividing

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ventricul/o

A

ventricle

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Q

cardi/o

A

heart

cardiology
cardiac arrest
myocarditis

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coron/o

A

heart

coronary artery
coronary thrombosis

corona - crown > blood vessels

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Q

angi/o
vas/o
vascul/o

A

vessel

Greek: jar , pitcher

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aort/o

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aorta

aortitis
aortolith

“rise up”

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Q

arteri/o

A

artery

arteriosclerosis
endarterectomy

Greek: trachea , windpipe

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arther/o

A

fatty plaque

Greek: gruel , porridge

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Q

angioedema

A

swelling of the blood vessel

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